Monday, April 1, 2013
Private donations and volunteers spur the beautification of Belair and Joppa roads.
Downtown Perry Hall will see several improvements coming to the area in the coming weeks. Officials deemed it a "facelift" in a release, although one could consider the improvements more of a spring cleaning. New banners, a power washing, mulching, further landscaping and a community cleanup round out a series of planned enhancements to the designated commercial revitalization area, the release states. Track the improvements by becoming a fan of the Downtown Perry Hall Facebook page. "Over the next two months, residents of Perry Hall will see a visible improvement to that area we are calling Downtown Perry Hall, which is centered at Belair and Joppa Roads," Councilman David Marks said in a release. "I am particularly happy that many …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Find out what your Perry Hall neighbors are writing about, and how you too can start your own blog.
Orioles, gardens and banners—Oh my! Tuesday was a busy day for the Perry Hall Patch local voices section. Patch bloggers Lisa Geiger, of The Avenue at White Marsh, Mark Patro, our resident horticulturalist, and Councilman David Marks each submitted commentary in their field of expertise. Read: BLOG: THE AVENUE to Host Baltimore Orioles Kick-Off Rally — Lisa Geiger, a marketing manager for The Avenue at White Marsh, teases an upcoming Baltimore Orioles rally, featuring the voice of the O's, beer, outdoor viewing and hopefully some good weather. Read: Perry Hall Community Garden Registration Begins — Mark Patro plants the seeds of interest in a Perry Hall community garden, space for which has been provided by Rosedale Federal Savings & …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Councilman David Marks invited additional community members to join the Downtown Perry Hall Beatification Committee.
The newly formed Downtown Perry Hall Beautification Committee held its first meeting Thursday evening at Perry Hall Elementary. Roughly six community members attended. Led by County Councilman David Marks, the meeting included the following highlights: Find additional information from the meeting in the live blog below. What changes would you like to see in Perry Hall's appearance? Share your suggestions in the comments. --- The following updates were recorded live during the meeting. 5 p.m. About six community members attended. Councilman David Marks reviewed the commercial revitalization district, and county design standards. He also reviewed the new Seasons Pizza shopping center. The Poor Little Rich Girl will be demolished. 5:06 p.…
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Councilman David Marks is inviting community members to join the Downtown Perry Hall Beatification Committee.
Is Perry Hall's main commercial area looking a little shabby? Do you have ideas for polishing up the community's image? The first meeting to discuss ways to improve and beautify Downtown Perry Hall is planned for 5 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the library of Perry Hall Elementary School, County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday. If the school is closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed. Marks created a Downtown Perry Hall Beautification Committee earlier this month to focus on the area surrounding Belair, Ebenezer and Joppa roads. Anyone interested in participating in the committee may attend the meeting, email Marks' office at dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3384. The Downtown Perry Hall Facebook page …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Councilman David Marks is inviting community members to join the Downtown Perry Hall Beatification Committee.
Is Perry Hall's main commercial area looking a little shabby? Do you have ideas for polishing up the community's image? The first meeting to discuss ways to improve and beautify Downtown Perry Hall is planned for 5 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the library of Perry Hall Elementary School, County Councilman David Marks announced Thursday. If the school is closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed. Marks created a Downtown Perry Hall Beautification Committee earlier this month to focus on the area surrounding Belair, Ebenezer and Joppa roads. Anyone interested in participating in the committee may attend the meeting, email Marks' office at dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3384. The Downtown Perry Hall Facebook page …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is requesting volunteers to improve a central area of Perry Hall.
What would you do to spruce up Perry Hall's main commercial district? Would you like to see more holiday decorations around the community? County Councilman David Marks has created a Downtown Perry Hall Beautification Committee to address those issues and more impacting the area surrounding Belair, Ebenezer and Joppa roads, according to a new release. To participate in the committee, residents and business owners may email Marks' office at dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov or call 410-887-3384. The Downtown Perry Hall Facebook page will also provide updates. "We should have more landscaping, trees and community landmarks in Downtown Perry Hall, and as the holidays draw nearer, a display that showcases Perry Hall's spirit, just like Towson and …
Gregg Roberts
7:15 am on Friday, April 26, 2013
Suggestions: 1. Police undercover efforts to stop graffitti . 2. About 10 years ago an absurd amount of money was invested in winter holiday banners at the same location as these new ones. As I recall there wasn't money left to take them down and they were weather damaged. Let's learn from this lesson. 3. First Fridays -- a lot of dowtowns have monthly events that are good for business and … more ›