— Home is supposed to be where you feel safest but that hasn't been the reality for Euclides Bravo and his family "Just going to the front yard and just walking around with your dog He told WMAR 2 News after living along Silver Spring Road for five years "Since then I've seen probably seven crashes there or accidents and awful accidents Look at this," he said as he motioned to drivers on the road and you can see people driving by 50 miles per hour VIDEO: Perry Hall neighbors struggle living next to dangerous road He said he's fearful every time he comes home "Just trying to stop here to enter my driveway is impossible making sure that nobody's gonna hit me in the back." And all the chaos has left him with one question "What can we do as a community to actually stop this That's the million-dollar question Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is trying to answer Marks received statistics from Baltimore County Police showing from 2023 to 2024 crashes along Silver Spring have increased from 55 accidents to 63 But he told WMAR 2 News it won't be easy to fix the problem You can't put speed bumps on a major quarter like this; state law only allows you to put speed cameras in school zones we really have to re-engineer the roads and physically tackle the way the roads are created," he said Euclides can only hope for something to change soon so his kids can just be kids To do gardening in the springtime is like it's impossible for us." If anyone wants to put their two cents in on the issue Councilman Marks will be holding a town hall meeting at Perry Hall High School on March 19th This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later died from his injuries in Perry Hall officers responded to the 9600 block of Belair Road for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle they located the adult male injured in the roadway ALSO READ| November data shows more than 200 juveniles were charged or arrested in Baltimore County Officials reported that the victim was pronounced dead on the scene The vehicle that struck the pedestrian remained on the scene The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is investigating this incident Bringing generations together through music Eighth-grade students in the Perry Hall Middle School’s orchestra spent a morning with residents of Brightview’s Towson and White Marsh senior living communities “This event was really good,” says Madison “I’m glad I got to interact with June and know what life was like for her back in her days.” The seniors had to name songs they grew up listening to like ‘Splish Splash,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Rock Around the Clock.’ The event was put on by a grant for intergenerational music programming that the school received “Interacting with different generations in the same community and I think that’s really important to know other people beside your age group,” says student Sylvia Chen the students will do concerts at the senior communities Brightview White Marsh in May and Towson in June Evelyn Myers’ husband couldn’t make the trip but he’ll be able to come to the concert in their community I’m looking forward to it as well,” Evelyn says I thought it was such a great thing for the kids to do The students and seniors said their ‘see you later’s’ Looking forward to the next time they’ll get together with their new friends 2025 at 2:19 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The former Bierman property would soon become Perry Hall's newest park if the Baltimore County Council approves the final $4 million in funding in the fiscal year 2026 budget MD — A new park in Perry Hall is one step closer to reality The budget still needs approval from the County Council so the Gerst Road Park funding is not yet finalized "I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request which will help us finish the fifth new park in Perry Hall's Honeygo area since 2010," Marks said in a press release Initial ideas for the park included a multi-purpose field a 90-foot baseball diamond and four pickleball courts Active recreation no longer seems to be the preferred route We will share any additional news with the community," Marks said The Gerst Farm was an agricultural hub for four generations but development has been a hot topic recently In 2021, developers proposed building 317 homes on Gerst Farm directly across the street from what's now planned for the park. The heavy development met community pushback, but the Elm Street construction company still lists the neighborhood as "coming soon." The forthcoming parkland, located on the Bierman property, was also suggested for residential development before the county purchased the site The land was once a farm and a community hall "Make no mistake—if this property had not been secured for a park it would have been developed into dozens of homes," Marks said Baltimore County in 2021 bought the parcel at 9421 Gerst Road for $3.07 million The land is located at the northeast corner of Gerst Road and New Gerst Lane The money came from a grant through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Program Open Space Invasive species were cleared from the land in 2022 Plans in 2023 called for asbestos abatement, demolition of structures, backfilling and grading throughout the property. A house located on the site has since been torn down The park received $400,000 for design and engineering in the fiscal year 2025 budget proposal "We thank Councilman Marks and County Executive Klausmeier for their support," Perry Hall Improvement Association President Pat Keller said in last week's press release "The White Marsh Recreation Council worked with Councilman Marks to secure this property and we look forward to it becoming a reality." Marks said the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal also includes: More information on Gerst Road Park is available here This map shows where Gerst Road Park would be located Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. — Tuesday night seemed like a normal night for the Live Rite CBD shop that was until someone threw a piece of concrete right through the front door Surveillance camera footage showed what appeared to be three people running away from the store says his manager got the alert on his phone "He had some concerns because people were walking by the store that seemed a little off and then as soon as he sat down and ordered dinner his phone went off and that's when the alarm went off and someone had broken the window," says Windsor But this isn't the first time something like this has happened owner of Hammer Home Improvement next door says teens have been increasingly committing small crimes in the area I'll say a month or two ago busted out his window," says Christensen He says he even caught a group of teen boys in action before as they tried to set a fire behind his business "It's really concerning and unsafe because you don't know what you're going to walk out the door to get You know these guys are breaking windows now but you know what are they going to do next before they start robbing people," says Christensen Windsor says he is hurt by what happened but also worried there won't be any justice "It's also concerning that these are juveniles that are committing these crimes and the state is not holding juveniles accountable right now and this is what we're getting," he says Windsor has lived in Perry Hall his whole life and he says the increase in juvenile crime has only been a factor in recent years "I used to ride my skateboard as a kid through these communities and to see the destruction and what's happening now with local businesses and even people living in the community it is becoming very concerning," he says Windsor has to replace the glass in the door and is planning to increase the number of security cameras outside of his business as well which he says could cost him around $1,500 the men are encouraging other shops to make sure their businesses are secure — A Baltimore County Spanish teacher is becoming a statewide and national leader in representing Latinos in schools who teaches Spanish at Perry Hall High School was just appointed to the National Education Association's Hispanic Caucus Last year, he was named Latinx Educator of the Year Now, he will serve as the Mid-Atlantic regional director for the Hispanic Caucus which is "dedicated to ensuring all students and communities have access to a quality public educational system that provides an environment free of social bias Pérez was also just "honored for his advocacy and service" by the Maryland Commission on Hispanic Affairs Baltimore County Public Schools noted in an announcement He was inducted into the commission'snewly-launched "Maryland Hispanic Heroes Hall of Fame." Here is what's open and closed in Baltimore County around Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20 2025 at 12:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Families can take photos with the Easter Bunny at the White Marsh Mall The Easter Bunny is in Baltimore County for photos with children Families will have plenty of chances to see him before Easter The bunny is in town daily through April 19 in each location Here's where you can take Easter Bunny photos in Baltimore County Click on a location to reserve a time slot White Marsh Mall (Nottingham) The Shops at Kenilworth (Towson) — The tradition of having this haunted house display began four years ago during the pandemic Melissa and Jason Townsend felt it was important to keep the holiday alive for their children and others in the neighborhood during the pandemic lockdown the display transformed into something else and it started in the garage where we just decorated that and all the kids loved it and so we decided to keep doing it," says Melissa Townsend Now the display takes up the entire property walk along the sides of the house and fill up the back yard Jason says he enjoys putting up the display each year and he says his sons also love to help out and it’s a good bonding time for us," says Jason Townsend the display began to take on a new meaning how can I tip or how can I donate?' and I didn’t want to make it a job let’s think of something we can donate directly to where the money is not coming to me,'" says Jason Townsend The Townsend’s decided to donate money to the Kennedy KriegerSchool of Autism “They were such a huge support to our family; these guys gained some really amazing skills in being there and you know we’re just really grateful for that experience," says Melissa Townsend The family says they are hoping to raise $500 to give back to the school Jason says while he appreciates the donations he feels good just hearing from people who say the display has become a part of their family tradition as well “And they said you know we really appreciate it; we come every single year; it’s always something that we look forward to and you bring a lot of joy to the community The Haunted House is open every day from seven to ten o'clock and will be up until November 2nd If you would like to help the Townsend family, click here 2025 at 2:55 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Teachers Association of Baltimore County members rally Wednesday outside a District 5 budget hearing at Perry Hall High School MD — Dozens of teachers rallied for raises Wednesday evening outside a budget hearing at Perry Hall High School Teachers union members held signs reading "BCPS furloughed psychologists" and "No data no decision." Sporting matching red T-shirts the Teachers Association of Baltimore County reminded officials that they're due for a pay increase WMAR and WBAL-TV reported that TABCO agreed in fall 2023 to a 14% raise for its members spread over three years A tight budget outlook has educators wondering if the deal will hold and now we are worried about year two," TABCO President Cindy Sexton told WBAL "It is a promise that was made to those bargaining unions so we want to make sure that that promise is kept It's always been about recruiting and retaining our educators Our students need educators in the classroom and we know that there's a national educator shortage so let's do what we can in Baltimore County to attract them and to keep them for our students." director of the Office of Budget and Finance is concerned about the roughly $400 million in funding the county expects from the federal government Reed added that there's a $62 million gap between the funds allotted for the county budget and the total requests received County Executive Kathy Klausmeier (D) hosted the District 5 town hall alongside County Council Member David Marks (R-Upper Falls) listening to speeches from community groups requesting money Maryland is also facing a budget deficit of about $3 billion leaving Baltimore County uncertain how much money it will receive from the state "This uncertainty means we are facing challenges to continue funding ongoing programs and new initiatives," Klausmeier said but we want to continue painting a realistic picture of the challenges we are facing and the difficult decisions we will need to make." The final budget town hall is scheduled for District 7 on March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center in Dundalk. The live stream will be available here — Educators with the Teachers Association of Baltimore County called on County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to honor their wage agreement Wednesday night Teachers rallied in front of Perry Hall High School where the Baltimore County Council Budget Town Hall took place VIDEO: Baltimore County teachers rally to keep their wage agreement In 2023 they won a three-year wage deal with Baltimore County Public Schools that included a total raise of 14% over three years But uncertainty from the federal government could threaten that agreement especially with President Donald Trump set to shut down the Department of Education told WMAR 2 News teachers want to make sure they're not caught in the crossfire "We had all taken a lower amount on that first year because we knew years two and three were going to be more beneficial my concern has been about recruiting and retaining our educators and we can't do that if promises made to them aren't kept," Sexton said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier responded to their worries at the budget town hall meeting immediately following the rally including the $3 billion budget deficit in the state "This uncertainty means that we are facing challenges to continue funding ongoing programs and new initiatives but we want to continue to paint a realistic picture of the challenges we are facing and the difficult decisions we will need to make," she told the crowd The Director of the Office of Finance and Budget for the county He said county government is concerned about the around $400 million they expect to receive from the federal government there is a $62 million gap between the money allotted for the county budget and the total requests they've received So what do county teachers plan to do if they don't like what they see when the budget is released may have to go back to the negotiation table We are hopeful that the county council and the county executive will tell the school system we're giving you this money; you need to keep the promise to the bargaining units first and then figure out the cuts because we know it's a tight budget year," Sexton said Klausmeier will submit the budget to the council on April 11th The council will then review it for about a month before they approve the budget at the end of May Baltimore County will apparently remain the owner of an historic mansion it would rather give away Months after the County Council approved a plan to sell the structure to Kingsville landscaper Robert Lehnhoff for $5,000 and provide funds to help with its restoration Lehnhoff has advised the county that the purchase is no longer feasible “The challenges with this property and its use within the residential community surrounding it appear to be too significant,” Lehnhoff wrote to county officials He said he would follow up with a formal termination of contract shortly Lehnhoff said he attended several community meetings and also met with the Maryland Historical Trust is the land on which the mansion sits is just under 4 acres Anything he would put there to recoup his investment would be intrusive to neighbors The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. “It wasn’t worth it for me to upset neighbors in a community in which I have a lot of friends and that I do a lot of business” in County spokeswoman Erica Palmisano said no money had changed hands yet in the sale as Lehnhoff and his team were still performing their due diligence The county had planned to provide Lehnhoff with a $250,000 grant for improvements to the white stucco-covered structure which sits just off a subdivision in the bustling Perry Hall residential community its entrance marked with “No Trespassing” signs along what were once verdant peach orchards “We’re all kind of disappointed,” said Pat Keller president of the Perry Hall Improvement Association and a former Baltimore County planning director “The Perry Hall Mansion has so much history — a mixed history Perry Hall Mansion dates back to the 1770s; Baltimore businessman Harry Dorsey Gough bought a 1,000-acre estate called The Adventure from Corbin Lee Gough renamed it Perry Hall after his family home in England He served in the Maryland House of Delegates and on the board of one of the state’s first orphanages Gough also enslaved dozens of people and kept a jail on the property as well as chains in the basement whose grandmother was born in the mansion and who wrote a history of the place for Arcadia Publishing Gough tapped into the extensive wine cellar for lavish parties until he became a Methodist He gathered fellow leaders at the mansion in 1784 to plan their first conference which was held at Lovely Lane Meeting House in Baltimore a few dozen preachers organized into what is today the Methodist Church which now boasts hundreds of churches in the state Historians often refer to Perry Hall as the “cradle of Methodism” because of the mansion’s role in growing the religion The original foundation survived a fire in the 1830s; the current mansion was built on top of it as the remaining acres are what is now the Perry Hall community This is not the first time neighbors’ objections have stymied plans for the mansion Baltimore County bought the mansion in 2001 for $335,000 Officials floated turning it into a wedding and event venue but neighbors objected because of concerns about possible traffic and noise The county then received $400,000 in state funds to repair and stabilize the aging structure which had deteriorated under private ownership County officials determined they would need at least $1 million more to open the mansion to the public would never be able to make the mansion compliant with both the Americans with Disabilities Act and restrictions on the Maryland Historical Trust easement They decided that selling it would be their best option after stabilizing the structure Lehnhoff grew up near the mansion and was taken with its history he acknowledged the purchase was “probably a dumb move” and said the county’s grant would not even cover 10% of the needed costs for restoration a longtime resident who authored a history of Perry Hall and helped the mansion achieve landmark status so that it could not be torn down “Nothing would give me more satisfaction than to find a property owner who could lovingly restore the mansion,” Marks said “I am disappointed by this development and will continue working to find the right owner.” Rona Kobell rona.kobell@thebaltimorebanner.com Rona Kobell is a regional reporter covering Baltimore County she worked as an environmental reporter in the region for nearly 20 years at The Baltimore Sun and The Chesapeake Bay Journal Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com 2025 at 4:56 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Baltimore woman is charged with two counts of assault in connection with a March 19 hit-and-run crash in Baltimore County MD — A Baltimore woman is charged with two counts of assault in connection with a March 19 hit-and-run crash in Baltimore County that sent a woman to Shock Trauma of Baltimore is charged with first- and second-degree assault along with multiple traffic charges related to the crash She is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center She was taken to the R Adams Shock Trauma Center for treatment of injuries suffered in the accident along the Inner Loop of the Beltway near Arbutus troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack responded to a crash on the inner loop of I-695 before the I-95 near exit 11 in Baltimore County Investigators said the driver of a 2006 silver Acura TL sideswiped a 2007 Nissan Quest parked on the right shoulder Hall's Acura was located near the crash scene on Wilkens Avenue by the Baltimore County Police Department Maryland State Police K-9 units and a helicopter responded to the scene to search for Hall along with officers from the Baltimore County Police Department who was apprehended March 25 in the Baltimore area 2025 at 12:52 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Maryland on Tuesday announced that it has issued over 48,000 speeding tickets via cameras placed in work zones The state is emphasizing road safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week (Courtesy of the Maryland Department of Transportation)MARYLAND — Maryland issued over 48,000 speeding tickets via cameras in work zones in the first two months after higher fines took effect Those tickets included 23 worth the maximum $1,000 fine for traveling at least 40 mph over the speed limit when workers are present Speed cameras caught one vehicle going 134 mph and another going 132 mph Both were driving through active work zones on Interstate 695 "Reckless driving at high speeds is a dangerous weapon in motion," Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller said in a press release "Every second of carelessness on the road can steal a lifetime from someone else Work zone safety is a shared responsibility with each of us choosing to slow down Miller also reminded Marylanders of the state’s Move Over Law move over one lane when approaching any stopped car or other vehicle with hazard lights or warning signals Miller has led a crackdown on work zone speeding since March 2023, when six workers died in a high-speed crash into a construction site on I-695 The Maryland General Assembly in 2024 passed the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act which implemented a new fine structure on New Year’s Day 2025 Work zone speed cameras now issue tickets following this structure Preliminary data from January and February shows that drivers are getting the message and slowing down Citations in 2025 are lower than in 2023 and 2024 for the same periods There are still more speeders than desired "Early numbers from the automated speed enforcement program that show thousands of people are continuing to speed in our work zones are disturbing and unacceptable," State Highway Administrator Will Pines said in the release and nobody wants a speeding citation and we Officials announced the data at a Tuesday press conference on a closed-down section of I-695 in Sparrows Point The announcement was part of National Work Zone Awareness Week Maryland has about 300 active highway construction maintenance and utility work zones with more than 1,000 workers deployed there were 7,110 work zone-related crashes in Maryland there have been 251 work zone crashes in 2025 "Protecting the brave men and women who maintain our highways and keep our roads safe for all Marylanders is ingrained in everything we do across the Department," Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said "Thanks to the Moore-Miller Administration's leadership and support from the General Assembly the Department is making targeted investments in programs and policies to make our transportation system safer for everyone We'll continue to encourage all drivers to slow down obey the speed limit and pay attention when they travel through work zones." Wes Moore proclaimed Wednesday as "Go Orange Day." Government House in Annapolis was lit orange that day Other events in Maryland associated with National Work Zone Awareness Week include Wednesday’s third annual Unity Ride procession of state and contractor vehicles around the west side of I-695 and passing by the March 2023 crash site A social media storm will be held on Thursday and a moment of silence is planned for Friday The National Work Zone Awareness Week observance is one element of Maryland's Work Zone Safety campaign the campaign generated more than 68 million impressions cable television and a partnership with the Baltimore Orioles Officers have not identified the victim or made any arrests Authorities said the shooting happened Sunday around 8:55 p.m That's located in the Southfield community near the intersection of White Marsh Boulevard and Perry Hall Boulevard Police said they found the victim with at least one gunshot wound The Baltimore County Police Department asked anybody with information to call 410-887-4636. Callers can stay anonymous. Tipsters can also submit information through the county's iWATCH program at iwatch.baltimorecountymd.gov is also collecting anonymous tips and sharing them with officers The Metro Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest on felony charges Informants can anonymously contact the Metro Crime Stoppers by: This map shows the area where authorities said the shooting happened 2025 at 12:42 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tikkaville opened about two weeks ago in Perry Hall Crossing MD — Baltimore County has a new Pakistani fusion restaurant offering a blend of Middle Eastern and American flavors in Perry Hall The chicken tandoori is recommended for lovers of spicy foods chicken and lamb kabobs are also available Samosas and chickpea curry are other options The American side of the menu features burgers try the chutney-topped chicken sandwich or the loaded fries with lamb onions and jalapeños coated with white and green sauces Appetizers and sandwiches all cost about $10 Customers order at the front counter and eat in modern booths lit by crystal chandeliers resembling ivy The marble floor leads to a floral photo backdrop with a neon sign reading "Spice up your life." The eatery is located at 8736 Belair Road next to Pizza Boli's This is the second recent addition to the shopping center. America's Best Wings opened two doors down in fall 2024 Customers can call 443-740-2561, email info@tikkaville.com or visit tikkaville.com for more information — A new sign honoring fallen Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio will be unveiled in Perry Hall on Wednesday on both sides of the overpass ovelooking Honeygo Boulevard This will be the second permanent tribute to Caprio at Honeygo Park A plaque was also erected there, at the Perry Paw Dog Park, back in 2019 and is set to include county officials including County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Police Chief Robert McCullough 2024 at 2:31 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Baltimore County Police Department said it on Monday arrested Nicholas Fioravanti a volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area He's accused of using hidden cameras to record an underage girl undressing MD — A volunteer soccer coach in the Perry Hall and White Marsh area was arrested Monday and accused of using hidden cameras to record an underage girl undressing Police identified 42-year-old Nicholas Fioravanti as the suspect Judge Leo Ryan Jr. released Fioravanti on recognizance on Wednesday, court records show Officers said they determined that Fioravanti placed recording devices inside a bedroom and a bathroom in his home WMAR reported that the victim told authorities a "WiFi extender" was installed in her bedroom in 2022 WMAR said the victim eventually noticed that it looked suspicious and found a hidden camera when inspecting on Aug The victim and her mother then found two more hidden cameras disguised as a razor and a speaker in the bathroom WMAR said the victim checked the SD card and found footage of her undressing in her bedroom The suspect admitted that the "WiFi extender" was a camera but not the others WMAR reported that the suspect is an Information Technology expert and is employed in the Baltimore County Public Schools technology department The communications team hasn't yet replied We will update this story if BCPS responds The Baltimore County Police Department said it charged Fioravanti with privilege prurient intent and visual surveillance (private area) Officers asked anybody who has information or thinks they may be an additional victim to call authorities at (410) 887-5000 2025 at 5:44 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Baltimore County Fire Department said 80-year-old Georgia Norris died in a Thursday fire at her home in the Millers Island neighborhood of Edgemere (Jacob Baumgart/Patch Stock Photo)EDGEMERE MD — An 80-year-old woman died recently after her Edgemere home caught on fire Firefighters identified the victim as Georgia Norris Investigators haven't determined the cause of the fire, but they think improperly discarded smoking materials may have been involved. They didn't say who may have discarded their smoking materials improperly. The house did not have working smoke detectors, a press release said Crews said they were called Thursday to the 8900 block of Millers Island Boulevard at 6:07 p.m That's located in the waterfront Millers Island neighborhood Units said they arrived six minutes later and found flames coming from the back of the house The release said Baltimore County Police Department officers helped two residents escape the back of the home before firefighters arrived Firefighters said they then searched the house for a third resident who was reported missing Responders said they found the victim dead in a bedroom This is the county's second fire death of 2025 This map shows the area where the Baltimore County Fire Department said the one-alarm blaze happened 2024 at 1:16 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}America's Best Wings opened about a month ago in the Perry Hall Crossing shopping center MD — A new chicken wing restaurant is now open in Perry Hall America's Best Wings welcomed its first customers about a month ago in the Perry Hall Crossing shopping center Classic flavors include mild buffalo and garlic parmesan Adventurous flavors include hot Caribbean citrus pepper and Cajun The menu also features America's Best Wings is located in the Perry Hall Crossing shopping center at 8740 Belair Road It's sandwiched between Pizza Boli's and Meringue Cake Studio Tikkaville is set to open in the shopping center in "winter 2025." To learn more about America's Best Wings, visit abwingsmd.com or call the Perry Hall location at (410) 497-5690 2024 at 12:30 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The White Marsh Mall 14 that Kanji Sushi and Pollo Campero will open at the center in 2025 MD — The recently sold White Marsh Mall has plans for two new sit-down restaurants Kanji Sushi and Pollo Campero are both slated to open in 2025 A mall press release said Kanji Sushi is "renowned for its masterfully crafted sushi and serene dining environment." The mall said Pollo Campero has "specialized in flavorful fried and grilled chicken recipes passed down through generations" since it was founded in Guatemala in 1971 This will be the first Pollo Campero in Baltimore County and the ninth in Maryland Pollo Campero is also building a restaurant outside the Annapolis Mall The White Marsh Mall is entering a new era under new ownership An entity of Spinoso Real Estate Group acquired the mall from Brookfield Properties for $190 million in October, the Baltimore Business Journal reported on Nov It can help restructuring companies avoid bankruptcy The receiver acts like a trustee managing the property Spinoso has already started updating the tenant mix at White Marsh Mall Spinoso signed on the Browbar salon in September and The Original Pancake House in August though construction is still ongoing at the breakfast restaurant The Original Pancake House will replace Red Robin. WMAR said Red Robin and The Greene Turtle both closed their restaurants which had exterior and food court entrances Spinoso has since announced the addition of the forthcoming Lula Maes Gardin restaurant 2024 at 6:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company will host its train garden This is one of 25 holiday events in Baltimore County and Baltimore County is holding plenty of festive celebrations in 2024 The county has several traditional happenings like Christmas tree lightings and menorah illuminations train gardens and holiday markets are aplenty Fundraisers and food giveaways will also benefit the community Here are 25 upcoming holiday events in Baltimore County Event: HopeWell's Sip & Shop Fundraiser for Cancer SupportDate: Monday, Dec. 2 Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Laissez Faire & Company (10710 York Road) More Details: patch.com/maryland/towson/calendar/event/20241202/0fc5bafb-aa6f-416b-a103-a9836355e623/hopewells-sip-shop-fundraiser Event: Train Garden at Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire CompanyDate: Saturday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Jan. 5 Time: Weekdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays noon to 9 p.m. Closed Christmas day.Location: Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (214 Wise Ave.) More Details: facebook.com/wavfc/posts/1010709741098368 Event: Bear Creek Lighted Boat ParadeDate: Saturday, Dec. 7 Time: 5 p.m.Location: Hard Yacht Cafe (8500 Cove Road) More Details: facebook.com/events/559217320189126/ Event: Hunt Valley Towne Centre Tree LightingDate: Friday, Nov. 29 Time: 5:45 p.m.Location: Hunt Valley Towne Centre More Details: facebook.com/events/1570060900550159/ Event: Strolling CarolersDate: Saturdays, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Location: Hunt Valley Towne Centre More Details: facebook.com/events/614497114314374/614497120981040/ Event: Christmas BazaarDate: Saturday, Nov. 23 Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Location: St. John's Episcopal Church More Details: patch.com/maryland/perryhall/calendar/event/20241123/e5eecb09-4547-477a-992b-63820ce4dae3/annual-christmas-bazaar Event: Jewish Community Services Holiday Hoopla for teens and adults with disabilitiesDate: Thursday, Dec. 12 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Location: Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC (3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.) More Details: jcsbalt.org/holiday-hoopla Event: Honeygo Village Center Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyDate: Thursday, Nov. 21 Time: 7 p.m.Location: Honeygo Village Center More Details: facebook.com/events/1098171585040035/ Event: Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Fun NightDate: Friday, Dec. 6 Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Perry Hall Elementary School More Details: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=876373464620173&set=gm.1597795424506673 Event: Perry Hall High School PTSA Winter Arts & Crafts FairDate: Sunday, Dec. 8 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Perry Hall High School (4601 Ebenezer Road) More Details: seller.perryhallcraftfair.org Event: Perry Hall Chorale Annual Christmas Fundraiser ConcertDate: Friday, Dec. 20 Time: 7:30 p.m.Location: Perry Hall UMC (9515 Belair Road) More Details: patch.com/maryland/perryhall/calendar/event/20241220/acecf4be-8b75-4dda-8437-029977fac35c/perry-hall-chorale-annual-christmas-fundraiser-concert Event: Chanukah House of Pikesville, MD Menorah LightingDate: Wednesday, Dec. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1 Time: The display is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. See the schedule for the exact time each candle is lit.Location: 101 Brightside Ave. More Details: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=557012477254246&set=a.100589386229893 Event: Food GiveawayDate: Thursday, Nov. 21 Time: 5 p.m.Location: Kingsway Christian Center (7403 Gum Spring Road) More Details: facebook.com/events/1135229454866301/ Event: Thanksgiving Eve BashDate: Wednesday, Nov. 27 Time: 8 p.m.Location: Michael's Cafe Timonium (2119 York Road) More Details: facebook.com/events/1089228382638778/ Event: Kennedy Krieger Institute's Festival of TreesDate: Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1 Time: 4 p.m.Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds (2200 York Road) More Details: facebook.com/events/1135546444188949/ Event: Maryland Holiday Light SpectacularDate: Thursday, Dec. 12 through Monday, Dec. 30 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closing early on Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day.Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds More Details: mdholidaylights.com Event: Assistance Center of Towson Churches Thanksgiving Basket Food DriveDate: Donation drop-off Wednesday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Nov. 22. Food pick-up Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: Trinity Episcopal Church (120 Allegheny Ave.) More Details: actcserves.org/thanksgiving Event: Winter Wishes Holiday MarketDate: Saturdays, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Location: The Shops at Kenilworth (800 Kenilworth Drive) More Details: facebook.com/events/1964990853946718/1964990860613384/ Event: The Avenue at White Marsh Tree Lighting CeremonyDate: Friday, Nov. 22 Time: 6 p.m.Location: The Avenue at White Marsh More Details: theavenueatwhitemarsh.com/2024/09/10/27th-annual-holiday-tree-lighting/ Event: Wreath NightDate: Friday, Nov. 29 Time: 6 p.m.Location: Richardson Farms (5900 Ebenezer Road) More Details: facebook.com/events/926109396027405/ Event: The Avenue at White Marsh Holiday ParadeDate: Saturday, Dec. 7 Time: 10 a.m.Location: The Avenue at White Marsh More Details: theavenueatwhitemarsh.com/2024/09/06/the-27th-annual-holiday-parade/ Event: Chabad of White Marsh's Outdoor Menorah LightingDate: Thursday, Dec. 26 Time: 5:30 p.m.Location: The Avenue at White Marsh More Details: jewishwhitemarsh.org/chanukah 2025 at 12:01 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Friday MD — Foodies are rejoicing at the week of deals ahead The 10-day dining event will bring prix fixe menus to 43 eateries from Friday Multi-course meals will be available for a fixed price from Perry Hall to Towson Seafood and fine dining options are also available All the participants are posted below. To learn more, visit baltimorecountyrestaurantweek.com or follow Baltimore County Restaurant Week on Facebook 2323 York RdTimonium 2205 Frederick RdCatonsville 118 Shawan Road, Suite DDHunt Valley 588 Baltimore PikeBel Air 11 West Aylesbury RoadTimonium 3321 Eastern BoulevardMiddle River 6911 York RdTowson 9629 Belair RoadPerry Hall 5200 North Point BlvdEdgemere 10209 Grand Central Ave., Suite 126Owings Mills 2235 York RdTimonium 805 Frederick RdCatonsville 17434 Foreston RoadUpperco 4844 Butler RoadGlyndon 8500 Cove RdDundalk 808 Frederick RoadCatonsville 8153 Honeygo BlvdWhite Marsh 12240 Tullamore Rd,Lutherville-Timonium 2620 Quarry Lake DrivePikesville 5009 Honeygo Center Drive #101Perry Hall 5005 Honeygo Center DrivePerry Hall 207 Nanticoke RdEssex 10080 Reisterstown Rd #20Owings Mills 15819 Old York RoadMonkton 513 West Cold Spring LaneRoland Park 1827 Mountain RoadJoppa 200 Eastern BlvdEssex 1534 York RdLutherville-Timonium 550 Cranbrook RoadCockeysville 1725 Taylor AvenueParkville 1301 York RoadLutherville 113 Back River Neck RdEssex 8720 Cowenton Ave Unit 6Perry Hall 1777 Reisterstown RoadPikesville 8634 Belair RdBaltimore 523 York RoadTowson 340 Main StreetReisterstown 8161 Honeygo BlvdNottingham 418 York Rd Ste 420Towson 14833 York RoadSparks 5401 East DriveArbutus 516 York RoadTowson 11121 York Road, Suite CHunt Valley 2024 at 12:55 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Perry Hall Mansion will no longer be sold to Kingsville landscaper Robert Lehnhoff for $5,000 Lehnhoff had previously planned to convert the roughly 250-year-old building into a bed-and-breakfast MD — The historic Perry Hall Mansion will not be converted into a bed-and-breakfast with an event space Lehnhoff would've also gotten a $250,000 county grant for site restorations The County Council originally approved the terms of the sale on June 3 but the transaction has since fallen through we have found this venture to not be feasible for us at this time," Lehnhoff said in an email to the county The Harford Road Building LLC owner added that "The challenges with this property and its use within the residential community surrounding it appear to be too significant," WYPR reported Lehnhoff told The Banner he attended several neighborhood meetings and met with the Maryland Historical Trust but the property's small footprint left insufficient room for parking "It wasn't worth it for me to upset neighbors in a community in which I have a lot of friends and that I do a lot of business," Lehnhoff said Marks said he spent months working with the prospective buyer and the community that immediately neighbors the mansion "Residents have resisted uses that could generate noise and traffic," Marks said Wednesday on Facebook except those who say that Perry Hall's most important landmark should collapse or be developed We will continue to try to find the right owner." Marks remains "committed to finding the right buyer or entity, particularly as we near Perry Hall's 250th anniversary" in 2025 "The county and state made the correct decision buying the mansion and completing repairs that stabilized the structure," Marks said "But the costs for renovation likely exceed $1.5 million." Perry Hall Mansion was built in the 1700s, state property records show The Baltimore County Government bought the 3.9-acre site from Thomas Mele II for $335,000 in 2001 WYPR said Baltimore County has never used the decaying mansion Perry Hall Mansion sits atop a hill overlooking the Gunpowder River Valley It is the oldest standing home in the community and it's among the last remaining colonial homes in the county "We're all kind of disappointed," Perry Hall Improvement Association President Pat Keller told The Banner "The Perry Hall Mansion has so much history — a mixed history Ironworker Corbin Lee started construction on the home on his 1,000-acre estate in the 1770s Lee died in 1773 before the mansion was complete Harry Dorsey Gough bought the estate from Lee's widow and named it Perry Hall Gough enslaved dozens of people on the property noting that Gough was also in the Maryland House of Delegates and on a board of one of the state's first orphanages WYPR said the mansion in 1784 hosted a gathering to plan a conference in Baltimore that started the American Methodist Church An 1839 fire burned 60% of the Georgian structure The Baltimore County Council endorsed landmark status for the mansion in 1999 The county completed exterior renovations in 2004 Perry Hall Mansion is located at 3930 Perry Hall Road To learn more about the history of Perry Hall Mansion, read this summary from Baltimore Heritage 2025 at 6:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Maryland Inspector General for Education Richard Henry thinks Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers did not move to the county within a year of starting the job MD — An independent investigator questioned whether the Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent lived in the county by the date required in her contract The investigation does not allege any overt malice but it does suggest the residency requirement should be reviewed to ensure mutual understanding BCPS Superintendent Myriam Rogers denied allegations that she lives outside the county "I can't speak to the motivations of people who made these false statements," Rogers told WYPR there wasn't even an opportunity for my car to warm up when I drove myself over here." An inspector general report published Tuesday said Rogers was required to live in Baltimore County by July 1 The inspector said the school system provided documents showing her date of residency was Sept but the school system didn't update her address in its internal records until Dec "Dr. Rogers is a resident of Baltimore County. Her driver's license, voters' registration and other personal documents reflect this address," a Baltimore County Public Schools spokesperson told WJZ "The Board of Education leadership was made aware of the timeline of her move Her focus remains on serving the 110,000 students of Team BCPS and moving the school system forward." The report said Rogers owns a home outside Baltimore County but she is also required to have her primary residence in Baltimore County BCPS told the inspector that Rogers primarily lived at an apartment in Baltimore County The school system also provided a moving agreement showing that furniture was moved from outside the county to an apartment inside the county said he found that Rogers' driver's license is associated with her home outside the county The inspector also said Rogers' name was not on the apartment lease. A school spokesperson told The Baltimore Banner that the superintendent lives there with family and Rogers' name was left off the lease for her own safety as a public figure The report further alleged that an employee used their personal email rather than their Baltimore County Public Schools email This may have violated records management policy the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for Education said The inspector recommended that the Baltimore County Board of Education: "OIGE believes this is a contractual matter between the BCPS-BOE and the Superintendent of Schools for Baltimore County and is referring this matter to the BCPS-BOE for further review and consideration of the identified recommendations," Inspector General Richard P BCPS did not respond to Patch's request for comment 2025 at 8:01 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Grocery Outlet cuts the ribbon Thursday on its new store in the Nottingham-Overlea area MD — A discount grocer continued its surge into Maryland by cutting the ribbon on its fourth Baltimore County store Grocery Outlet opened last Thursday in the Nottingham-Overlea area Robin Eccleston is the independent operator for the 14,594-square-foot location in Belair Beltway Plaza Eccleston donated $1,000 to the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter "We truly believe that there is a robust opportunity in Maryland and the community is really receptive to our offering," Layla Kasha Grocery Outlet senior vice president and chief new store growth officer "We recently opened three other stores in Maryland—a store in Columbia These stores were opened in the past few months and have seen great success." This is the 13th Grocery Outlet in Maryland Founded in 1946 by Jim Read the California-based chain is still relatively new to Maryland Grocery Outlet debuted in the Old Line State in June 2022 in Hagerstown "Having multiple locations throughout Maryland allows us to be strategic with marketing and distribution and we are especially proud to be able to offer the Overlea community members products at prices 40% to 70% below those of conventional retailers," Kasha said With hundreds of stores nationwide The chain broke ground on a Randallstown location in July 2024. Another store is planned at the Annapolis Mall in the current location of JCPenney Related: Grocery Store Opening Another Baltimore County Location, Continuing MD Expansion This map shows the location of the new Nottingham Grocery Outlet residents have been allowed back into their homes #update VEHICLE vs BUILDING 5000 blk Cameo Terrace #PerryHall | CMD reports residents are allowed back into their homes | follow the directions of first responders | DT1915 TF pic.twitter.com/uLtp0PBx5R Baltimore County Fire is on the scene after a vehicle crashed into a home in Perry Hall The crash in the 5000 block of Cameo Terrace has resulted in a gas leak causing an evacuation of 50 residents from nearby homes Authorities say MDOT buses have been requested for them Officials say there is a possible deck collapse There are no injuries reported at this time VEHICLE INTO BUILDING 5000 blk Cameo Terrace #PerryHall | CMD reports one vehicle has struck a house | possible deck collapse | gas leak has caused evacuation of nearby homes | no injuries reported at this time | PIO enroute. DT1915 TF pic.twitter.com/1s4GW2tVeH *This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.* 2025 at 8:42 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Baltimore County Fire Department Lt A Wednesday funeral will remember his nearly 12 years of service (Courtesy of the Baltimore County Fire Department)PERRY HALL MD — A Baltimore County firefighter who died from cancer last week will be remembered at a public funeral this week died Thursday after serving in the Baltimore County Fire Department since September 2013 He served at these fire stations: Eastview "Lieutenant Vargas dedicated his life to serving and protecting Baltimore County residents," the fire department said in a Friday press release announcing his death Ray built a reputation as a skilled firefighter Vargas' death is classified as a line-of-duty death State law recognizes that firefighters face an increased risk of certain cancers because of their repeated exposure to toxic substances encountered in the line of duty Maryland firefighters who have served for at least 10 years and are diagnosed with specific types of cancer — including those affecting the bladder kidneys and other vital organs — are presumed to have contracted the disease during their public safety service and dedication will continue to inspire us all We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our extended public safety family and the community," the fire department said in its press release Vargas' memorial will be held Wednesday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Cow Palace A public burial will be held afterward at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens In lieu of flowers, relatives asked for donations in Vargas' honor to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network at firefightercancersupport.org More funeral details are available at sites.google.com/view/rayvargas "May we honor Lieutenant Vargas' memory by carrying forward the same passion and commitment he displayed daily," the fire department press release said he leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews: Jaron Pichardo — A Nottingham woman was shot to death inside her college dorm room in Texas Monday Andrea Rodriguez Avila's body was discovered inside the Jones College residential hall on the campus of Rice University in Houston Inside the dorm next to her was the body of an unidentified man who appeared to suffer a self inflicted gunshot wound University President Reginald DesRoches said the man was not affiliated with the university Andrea's family says that she and the shooter were not in a relationship This led police to investigate the shootings as a murder suicide The incident happened as students were wrapping up their first day back to class A shelter in place was ordered on campus for over an hour Monday evening so police could assure there was no active threat Classes were canceled Tuesday as well for the college community to heal She transferred there in Spring of 2024 after graduating from Community College of Baltimore County in 2023 Avila was part of Perry Hall High School's graduating class of 2021 Her family arrived in Houston Tuesday to begin making funeral arrangements Rice says Avila was active in several university organizations Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and the First Year Experience Mentor program She was also Deputy parliamentarian of the Rice Student Association and a peer academic advisor within her dormitory and it is important to recognize that this loss will affect our close-knit community in the days and weeks ahead," said DesRoches parents and Rice community to know that our campus is safe that there is no further threat and that we are wrapping our arms around you with care and concern I can only imagine how devastating this must be – to Andrea’s family and our community." If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233 call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 — A local indoor playground is opening another location which is aimed at children up to 7 years old The company just announced that it will be opening at the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center The playground has been more than a year in the works Bubala originally announced in March 2023 that it wanted to open at that location Baltimore County Councilman David Marks noted today: "I was happy to sponsor the legislation that allowed for this use It's not only good for the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center but provides another option for parents in northeastern Baltimore County." The playground will offer open play and birthday parties and has discounts and special packages for siblings or large groups 2025 at 2:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Baltimore County on Monday announced the finalists for its 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year awards MD — Baltimore County Public Schools on Monday announced the finalists for its 2025-26 teacher principal and assistant principal of the year awards Each honor is down to three finalists after judges received hundreds of nominations The Assistant Principal of the Year finalists are: “These are the very best educators and administrators anywhere, and we are honored to celebrate them, their talents, and their dedication to providing the best opportunities possible for our young people,” BCPS Superintendent Myriam Rogers said in a press release they give their all to make sure every child has the potential and prospect for success and we are fortunate that they are a part of Team BCPS.” 883 for principals and 624 for assistant principals BCPS will announce the winners at the Champions for Children Celebration Gala at 4 p.m April 23 at Towson's George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology The gala will also will also celebrate the “Rising Star” Teacher of the Year Volunteer Champion and Business Partner Champion 2025 is an important milestone for the James Beard Foundation: It's the 35th anniversary of the awards considered to be among the nation's most prestigious honors Awards will be presented in 25 categories this year with an expanded focus on cocktail and beverage service The Baltimore restaurant was nominated for the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program award The other four nominees are establishments in Minnesota Charleston, located in the Harbor East neighborhood, has a 58-page wine and drink menu Its most expensive bottles cost over $5,000 Lindsay Willey serves as the restaurant's wine director "The wine program at Charleston is all about the relationship between wine and food," Willey wrote in the wine list "After a quarter century of watching and tasting chef's very personal cuisine in development I constantly work to understand the balance & content of her dishes and how they relate to the wines in the cellar." "All of this information becomes this giant and ridiculous matrix of information that gives us just enough detail and data to actually do something akin to art," Willey said "Making the right connections is not formulaic These connections are at the heart of what we strive to create." a nine-time James Beard Foundation Award Finalist for best Mid-Atlantic chef "Chef Wolf's cuisine is rooted in French fundamentals and the Low Country cooking of South Carolina, engaging both regional and international influence," Charleston's website said Drewno and Lee, the Outstanding Restaurateur nominee, founded The Fried Rice Collective and opened the first CHIKO location in 2017 in D.C.'s Capitol Hill neighborhood there are other locations in Dupont Circle in D.C. Sterling and Shirlington in Virginia and Encitas in California The chefs previously drew a James Beard Foundation nomination for Best New Restaurant recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries and are often regarded as the “Oscars of culinary arts.” They recognize a range of experiences from fine-dining restaurants to casual gems in a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago