Angel Park to Hold 5k Race With a Change


This year Angel Park will continue to hold its 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run but it will now take place as a Virtual Race as a result of COVID-19. Registration will still benefit Angel Park and runners still have the chance to get some exercise.

Registrants will still run (or walk) their race distance but at any location they choose (treadmill, neighborhood, local park) between Aug. 12th and Aug. 18.

If runners participating in the 5K and would like to be listed in the results, they are asked to track their time and distance with a watch or running app (example: Garmin watch, Strava App).

Participants are asked to run the whole distance (3.1 Miles for a 5K) and then be able to report the time. Results will be automatically updated as race times come in. Runnings can also share photos on social media by using the following hashtag: #AngelPark5K2020.

Registration:

Entry Fees: 5k: $30; 1 Mile Walk: $30

There will be a Packet Pick-up on Aug. 9 at Angel Park. Materials can be shipped for an additional $5. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Submit Results:

5K Runners will be able to submit their results through text or email (if opted in) or through the runsignup.com results page from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18 (11:59 Eastern Time). Participants must run your 5K (3.1 mile) race during this time period to be listed in the official results and be eligible for overall awards. Any questions about submitting results can be sent to events@charmcityrun.com.

Awards:

Top 3 overall male and female runners

If runners intend to compete for time-based overall awards they will need a method of recording their time and distance – a GPS watch, phone app (MapMyRun, Strava, etc.), or a treadmill. To maintain the integrity of the competition as best as possible all award winners must submit photo proof of GPS/run data to verify time and distance (photo of treadmill with time & distance, photo/screenshot of run tracker, etc.). Award winners will be emailed when the results submission period closes and asked to reply with their photo/screenshot. Participants must run the full distance of the event you selected in order to qualify, so for our purposes that is 3.1 miles for the 5k. If a performance cannot be verified, the award will roll down to the next participant.

Packet Pickup:

Sunday August 9th from 12PM-2PM
Angel Park – Amphitheater
9685 Honeygo Boulevard
Perry Hall, MD 21128

Arrests Made After Juveniles Assault Victims


Baltimore County police responded to the area of Silver Spring Road and Honeygo Boulevard in Perry Hall for calls of several assaults on Aug. 2 after 10 a.m.

The preliminary investigation revealed that two juvenile suspects assaulted three victims with an aerosol spray. One victim was sprayed through her open car window. The suspects then continued driving around and assaulted two more victims with the spray, one who jogged outside and another who had just walked out of her home.

The suspects saw responding officers and quickly drove away, fleeing the scene. Shortly afterward, the suspects crashed into another car traveling on Perring Parkway near Taylor Avenue in Parkville. The suspects ran from the vehicle but were arrested by officers a short distance away. Officers are investigating the suspects for other unrelated crimes. The driver of the car the suspects crashed into was not injured.

Officer Rescued From Vehicle in Parkville


Baltimore County Police have reported that a police officer was trapped in an overturn vehicle in Parkville.

Baltimore County Police received a high-priority call in the Parkville area. An officer responding to the call activated his emergency equipment on the marked police car and was traveling northbound on Harford Road near Acton Road

At the same time, a 2015 Acura TLZ was traveling northbound on Harford Road and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot along Acton Road. Several cars were stopped behind the turning Acura.

As the police vehicle approached the stopped traffic, the officer continued north into the southbound lane of Harford Road, striking the Acura.

After the crash, the police vehicle rolled over and struck the front door and wall of a business located in the 8500 block of Harford Road

Both the officer and the driver of the Acura were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

Baltimore County to Start Recycling Glass


Baltimore County announced that the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management has started a new glass recycling program in partnership with Cap Glass, Inc. of Connellsville, PA.

Under the new 10-year agreement, the County will deliver glass from the Cockeysville Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to the Cap Glass facility in Baltimore City. Cap Glass will process the glass to remove contaminants (such as paper and other items) and recover marketable glass. The marketable glass will be sent to OI Glass, Inc. to make new glass containers.

“A better Baltimore County is one where sustainability and the future of our planet is a top priority, and this new agreement puts that commitment into action as we make our County’s recycling even more efficient,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

“I’m proud that our team was able to find an innovative solution to resume glass recycling in Baltimore County, reducing waste output in the process.”

The glass recycling program will expand both the number of products and the volume of material that the County will be able to market. The County started delivering glass loads on July 20.

“This is an important initiative to expand the County’s current recycling efforts,” said Michael R. Beichler, C.P.E Chief of the Baltimore County Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Solid Waste Management. “We’re thankful to engage in this productive partnership with Cap Glass and are looking forward to working together for years to come.”

Until 2013, Baltimore County directly processed glass recycling. Like most jurisdictions across the country, Baltimore County experienced both technical and financial limitations that prevented efficient glass recycling at municipal facilities.

This new agreement is the result of Baltimore County’s multi-year search for a sustainable glass market. Olszewski, who took office in December 2018, provided new funding in the County’s FY21 budget to help support County efforts to pursue a cost-efficient glass recycling initiative.

This is the latest effort from the Olszewski Administration to promote environmental sustainability.

Shortly after taking office, Olszewski created the County’s first Chief Sustainability Officer who is leading the development of county-wide Climate Action Plan, covering topics such as reduced energy consumption, promotion of green infrastructure, and sustainable growth policy. Earlier this year, Olszewski convened a Youth Climate Working Group to ensure youth voices and recommendations are included in the County’s Climate Action Plan and other sustainability efforts. The Youth Climate Working Group presented their recommendations to the administration in April 2020.

Shooting Reported at Gas Station on Honeygo


Police responded to the 8400 block of Honeygo Boulevard near White Marsh Boulevard for a call of a shooting on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

There are multiple reports on social media that the shooting took place at a gas station in the area.

When police arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital and his condition is unknown.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Department’s Violent Crime Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020.

Man Pronounced Dead in Rosedale Shooting


Baltimore County Police have provided an update on the Tuesday night shooting in Rosedale.

The preliminary investigation determined that when the victims arrived home, an unknown suspect shot both of them in the parking lot and then fled the scene.

The victims, Trevor Hamlet (31) of the 2000 block of Kelbourne Road in Rosedale and a second man, were transported to a local hospital. Hamlet succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim is expected to survive his injuries. Detectives believe the victims were targeted and this is an isolated incident.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this murder and asks anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Two Men Shot in Rosedale Tuesday Night


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Rosedale on Tuesday night that left two men hospitalized.

Police responded to the 2000 block of Kelbourne Road for a call of a shooting.

When police arrived, they found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. They were transported to a local hospital and their conditions are unknown.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have additional information to call 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

State Announces Recovery Plan for Schools


Baltimore County Public Schools announced last week that all classes will operate remotely until Jan. 29.

There is still uncertainty on how this school year will be conducted but Maryland State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon provided some clarity at Tuesday’s state of Maryland Board of Education meeting.
Salmon announced the Recovery Plan Stakeholder Committee’s guiding principles for reopening plan.

Some of those guidelines include requiring attendance in all classes and assigning grades to students.

All BCPS grades were pass/fail in the third and fourth quarters and there were reports that some online classes did not take attendance. Here is a full list of the state’s guidelines:

• Equity is the underlying basic principle.
• Ensure safe learning and working environments for students and staff.
• Consider family choice in student learning format.
• Ensure that all students receive instruction that meets state standards and has the
necessary supports for success including:
o Access to technology and connectivity.
o Socio-emotional wellness and health supports.
o Additional supports to meet needs of special populations.
• All school operating scenarios will ensure consistent implementation of instructional schedules that provide significantly more synchronous student-teacher interactions via a
reliable, safe, and secure virtual learning platform.
• Provide training, time, support, and flexibility necessary for staff to prepare for a successful school year.
• Provide proactive, clear communication to all families, staff, and stakeholders.
• Attendance will be required in all school operating scenarios.
• Grading will be required in all school operating scenarios

Pedestrian Struck By Car in Essex Tuesday


Police reported a 38-year-old man was struck by a car attempted to cross Eastern Boulevard near Orville Road in Essex. He was attempting to cross against the pedestrian signal at a crosswalk on Tuesday, July 28 around 5 a.m.

He was hit by a 2020 Nissan Sentra that was traveling east on Eastern Boulevard. The man was transported to a local hospital by medics. He is in critical condition. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team continues to investigate the crash. Any witnesses are asked to call the crash team at 410-887-5396.

County Offers Grants to Chambers of Commerce


Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski a $600,000 grant program designed to assist chambers of commerce and business associations in their missions to support businesses in their communities.

The grant program will fund initiatives that support local businesses by providing educational programming and marketing efforts to help sustain the viability of this important economic sector that has been hit especially hard by the pandemic.

“Our independent small businesses and our neighborhood business corridors are an important element of our local economy and they add to our overall sense of community,” said County Executive Olszewski. “These grant funds will quickly go where they are needed to provide critically-needed support to help our small businesses districts.”

The COVID-19 Business Corridor Sustainability Grant Program is narrowly focused on providing financial support to Baltimore County’s small business associations and chambers of commerce so that they can provide professional-level services to support member and nonmember businesses in their communities.

A total of $600,000 will be awarded to eligible applicants, capped at $20,000 per organization. Applicants will be required to submit a proposal that demonstrates how the organization plans to utilize these funds to support small businesses in Baltimore County by providing COVID-19 related services.

These grant funds will enable the County’s chambers and small business associations to pay staff or outside experts to conduct virtual educational programming on COVID-19 related recovery efforts such as accounting requirements for government assistance programs or negotiating forbearance agreements with landlords and financial institutions. Funds could also be used for marketing campaigns to help promote community patronage and support for local “Main Street” businesses.

Apply Now

Applications are open now and available.

Applicants must be a not-for-profit business association or chamber of commerce that:
•Serves businesses located in Baltimore County
•Has been in operation as of January 1, 2020
•Has at least one paid staff member, and provides an employee roster listing all employees as of January 31, 2020
•Is registered and in good standing with the State of Maryland, if required to do so by law
•Is not currently in default on any loans, or out of compliance with any grants from Baltimore County, or delinquent on any taxes owed to Baltimore County
•Submits a complete and acceptable application and proposal by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 31

Baltimore County staff will review the application to ensure proper completion, and an inter-agency committee will be responsible for reviewing each application submitted to determine eligibility.