The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about traffic issues at the intersection of Ebenezer and Philadelphia roads On April 8, the Baltimore Business Journal published a story about the marketing of a nine-acre site at Philadelphia and Ebenezer Roads. For some readers, that article gave the impression that … Read more
The following release was submitted by the Office of the Maryland Attorney General about a settlement in the Key Bridge collapse case. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of … Read more
The Office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks reported a single lane closure in Kingsville has been rescheduled for April 20. The Bradshaw Road bridge over Interstate-95 will close for a bridge inspection by the Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday, April 20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is being rescheduled from March 20. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Key Bridge rebuild and the Red Line project Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the effects are still being felt across Maryland’s Sixth Legislative District. What was once a routine commute has turned into longer drives, higher … Read more
Marshy Point Nature Center will hold a free Spring Festival on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the signs of spring at Marshy Point Nature Center with live music, food, crafts, games, animal encounters and more for all ages. The festival will host their.first annual Cornhole Tournament! Reserve your spot in … Read more
District 8 state Senator Carl Jackson announces his State Legislative Bond Initiatives for 2026. They include the following items: *$2 million for Eastside Commuter Bus from White Marsh to Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. *$130K for new playground at Cromwell Valley Elementary School *$125K for Overlea High School scoreboard *$100K for security and technology … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will perform a $150,000 concrete pavement repair project for two weekends on a section of westbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between east of Days Cove Road and Allender Road in White Marsh on the weekends of April 10 and April 17, weather permitting. Drivers can expect a … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department reported officers were on the scene of a barricade in the 6900 block of Myersview Drive in Chase The incident was reported on the morning of Wednesday, April 8. Police said the issue was later resolved in the morning. According to police a subject was taken in custody.
Baltimore County Police reported an “accidental shooting” that left one person injured in Middle River on Tuesday around 11:20 a.m. Officers responded to the 11500 block of Crossroads Circle in Middle River for reports of an accidental shooting at an area business. Once on scene, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound … Read more
The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation that places a cap on development impact fees. On April 6, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that will place a cap on development impact fees pending a review by the Department of Planning. The … Read more
The 41st annual Fallen Heroes Day observance will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at the Fallen Heroes Memorial at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, MD 21093 The ceremony honors Maryland police, firefighters, corrections officers, and emergency medical/rescue personnel who have died in the line of duty. It … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation announced that the Eastern Blvd Commercial Corridor Trash Clean Up was a success on Monday and shared photos from the event. What a way to show up, Essex!!!! Thank you to the incredible volunteers who came out to help make the Eastern Blvd. Commercial Corridor cleaner and brighter today! Over … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced he is supporting intervention by the Public Service Commission to modify or reject the recent order issued by the Public Utility Law Judge in the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project. “Significant portions of the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project are proposed to be constructed within Baltimore County, including … Read more
Sixth District Sen. Johnny Ray Salling announced his state bond initiatives for the 2026 session. They include: $300K towards the contruction of a new facility for Essex Library. $100k towards a new playground at Sandalwood Elementary in Essex. $50K towards facility and renovation improvements at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. $50K towards enhancements at the Maryland … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is holding a virtual public meeting regarding traffic improvement options for Honeygo Boulevard at Cross Road and Gunpowder Farm Road on Thursday, April 9 7 to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for the public to offer feedback. To attend virtual Webex meeting, go to the link: … Read more
District 8 state Senator Carl Jackson announced a state legislative bond initiative that would create a bus line between White Marsh Mall and Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. He released the following statement: I’m proud to share that I was able to secure $2 million in the state budget to establish a new commuter bus … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a Eastern Blvd Commercial Corridor Trash Clean Up on Monday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Essex Park & Ride. This cleanup provides community service, community building, and environmental impact as volunteers will clean up Eastern Boulevard and help prevent litter from reaching the Chesapeake … Read more
The following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Last Thursday March 26th marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. As a community, we come together to reflect on that tragic day, remembering the six workers who lost … Read more
April Fools jokes were full on display on April 1. Some were better than others. Here is a look at some of the local April Fools jokes. A turf field under the Eastern Tech grass One Tech Boosters posted the grounds crew found a turf field buried underneath the mud on the Eastern Tech campus. … Read more
A record number – 122 – of Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved National Board Certification in December 2025, and five BCPS teachers renewed their certification. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and … Read more
A Volunteer Fair will be held in Sparrows Point for all ages on Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. This event will be held inside at the activity center at Sparrows Point Park. The event will bring together nonprofits and government agencies to connect with individuals and families who are eager to get … Read more