A love story that began in the 1940s in Baltimore City was rekindled in Baltimore County last year after more than six decades. The story involves Louis Diggs, the very gentlemanly historian…
Author: Northwest Voice
Publisher’s Column: Creating Community in Our Communities
There was a real sense of community spirit in the room at the Combined Communities Holiday Celebration on Dec. 3, in every sense of the word. Multiple community associations were well represented,…
Danny Blount Brings Community Together With Holiday Celebration
Eleven years ago, on a backdrop of dissatisfaction with state and county officials, a lack of economic development, and increasing crime, Danny Blount looked for a way to bring the community together….
Foundry Row Celebrates Northwest’s Newest Shopping Venue
Hundreds turned out to participate in the Nov. 12 Rally on the Row activities celebrating the long-awaited opening of Foundry Row, an Owings Mills venue featuring restaurants and shops. What began with…
Which Community Leader Deserves Recognition?
Is there a community leader that makes a difference in northwest Baltimore County? Share what makes him or her special. Click on Leave a Reply to post a brief comment.
High School Students Perform Lower Than Expected on PARCC Tests
Last year, students around the state began taking a new, more rigorous test, Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC), to assess their learning in math and English, as…
LRBA Director, Identity Ultra Lounge Owner Awarded Liquor License
At the Randallstown Shopping Center on Offutt Road, among the businesses there are two popular restaurants—one an eat-in establishment that serves seafood, chicken and fish, and drinks, and the other a carry-out…
Wegmans Opens at Foundry Row in Owings Mills
Finally, Wegmans Food Markets is open at Owings Mills’ Foundry Row. After some remarks from store manager Matt LaPore, employees did a special cheer, then hundreds of customers began poring through the…
Expungement Clinic Gives Hope For a Fresh Start
For the past 16 years, it has been a struggle for Rodney Jones, 50, to find permanent employment. He acquired trade experience in construction and forklift operations. He even gained apparel skills…
Community Hears Police Account of Gaines Tragic Death
With a wrongful death civil lawsuit filed against Baltimore County Police Department and the NAACP requesting that County Executive Kevin Kamenetz initiate an independent review of the department’s policies and practices, issues…
Publisher’s Column: When a Community Goes Quiet
Generally, the communities that we admire are those with residents who are very involved and active in the educational, political and civic activities there. They are involved in the schools, they regularly…
Meeting about Korryn Gaines Police Involved Shooting Set for Sept. 22
With a police helicopter buzzing overhead, a small group carrying banners and placards that read “Justice for Korryn Gaines,” march in front of the Randallstown police substation. Their cause was to bring…
Traffic, Lighting Concern Community About Courthouse Construction
Midday on Fridays, you will find some 2,500 members of the Islamic Society of Baltimore walking to the mosque off Johnnycake Road in Catonsville, says its president, Muhammad Jameel. And on a…
Proposal Would Bring Walmart Supercenter to Owings Mills Mall
Owings Mills Mall is in demolition mode, as heavy equipment is taking down the 30-year-old mall to rubble. While the community has lamented the slow decline of the mall, which closed in…
Publisher’s Column: What is the Role of Developers and the Community in Retail Success?
I attended the community input meetings held last month in Owings Mills and Randallstown concerning the future redevelopment of the Owings Mills Mall. There were easily close to 500 people there. Their…