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Fall 2025: OCA President’s Message
These are busy times in Overlea—and while the world around us can often feel uncertain or overwhelming, I continue to be inspired by the strength, generosity, and spirit of our community.
Food Access is a Priority at the Overlea Farmers Market
The Overlea Farmers Market is partnering with local organization Breadcoin to increase the community’s ability to buy from local farmers and food vendors.
Baltimore County Water Line Replacement Project
For Overlea residents on the west side of Belair Rd. you may not have noticed the next round of utility work that began this spring, just after the BGE work that finished up last year.
Save the Date for Charm City Cleanup in Overlea!
Baltimore City’s most ambitious citywide cleaning initiative will be focused on cleaning public spaces and supporting city residents in each of Baltimore’s neighborhoods.
Announcing the Overlea ArtsFest/ CCBC Film Festival!
Coming to you this fall - a new 3-day event showcasing local and national filmmakers! In a partnership with the CCBC Essex Digital Media Production department, the juried Short Films portion of ArtsFest has become a separate event.
Holt Park and Center for the Arts
Many renovation projects are underway at Holt Park! The woodland trail has been repaved, the amphitheater was recently cleaned and repaired, and landscapers have added water management berms throughout the grassy areas.
Project ReTree Fall 2025
Every spring and fall, Baltimore County’s Forest Management group plants trees throughout the county, offering residents tremendous benefits in terms of air quality improvement, cooling our communities and homes, biodiversity support, storm- water management, beautification, and helping people relax and...
Tips for Successful Fall Planting
Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering daffodil, tulip, crocus, and hyacinth bulbs. Get plants in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes–up until early November. Water plants as needed to keep the soil moist to the depth of the root ball, continuing to water until the ground freezes.
Notes from Your Neighborhood Museum
The Natural History Society of Maryland continues exterior renovations of the building, with work expected to be completed near the end of 2025. The Exhibit Halls will re- open to the public in January.
Trash and Bulk Trash Pick-Up
Find the next Trash and Bulk Trash Pick-Up
Spring 2025: OCA President’s Message
These times are certainly unusual. There are days when I actively avoid the news about what novel approach to cutting government programs a nameless, faceless computer hacker has devised today.
Overlea Farmers Market 2025
We can’t wait for the 10th season of our growers, makers, and bakers community event. The dates have been set, and applications are sent out.