All local football teams begin playoffs this week

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The MPSSAA football playoffs begin this week. Every MPSSAA team is invited to the playoffs (no teams has had to qualify since 2019) and all nine local schools have accepted the invitation.

4A East

Dundalk finished the season with a road win at Hereford. The Owls won six of their last seven games after starting 0-2. Dundalk is the third seed and hosts Glen Burnie in the 4A East Region. Glen Burnie defeated Perry Hall in Week 1 48-22.

4A/3A North
Kenwood wrapped up the two seed in this region by winning at Dulaney on Saturday. The Bluebirds completed its best regular season since 2019. They are looking for their first playoff win since 2023 when they host Digital Harbor on Thursday.

Parkville defeated Catonsville on Saturday to finish 3-6 and that is good enough to give the Knights the fourth seed and a home playoff game. Parkville hosts Dulaney on Saturday. Dulaney defeated the Knights 13-12 during the regular season.

Perry Hall picked up their first win of 2026 by defeating Overlea 26-6. It appeared the Gators would play Kenwood in the first round but the win moved Perry Hall to sixth place. They play at Woodlawn in the first round.

3A East
Overlea was trying to finish 5-4 and take the fourth seed but they lost at Perry Hall. The FFalcos fall to the sixth seed at 4-5. The play at Baltimore City College this weekend.

Patapsco’s three game winning streak came to an end at Loch Raven. The Patriots finished as the seventh seed and play at Aberdeen.

2A
Eastern Tech is making their first playoff appearance since 2022 ( the school declined playoff invitations the past few seasons).
The Mavericks started off strong at 4-0, had a three-game losing streak and got back on track by winning their final two road games against Western Tech and Chesapeake.
Tech takes the two seed in the region and host North Harford on Friday. The Mavericks would host the winner of Winters Mill and CM Wright, if they beat North Harford.

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Portion of I-695 near Parkville to close, detour this weekend

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the interchange exit ramp from westbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Outer Loop) to northbound MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville this weekend. The closure will allow crews to install a new underground drainage pipe. The work is expected to be completed by 8 … Read more

Eastern Tech Flag Football recieves Ravens tickets and Ravens visit

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Dunkin’ and the Baltimore Ravens teamed up to attend  Eastern Tech High School on Monday to the girls flag football team  tickets to the Ravens’ Thursday, November 5 home game Dunkin’ and the Ravens surprised Coach Keith Wilson and the Eastern Tech girls flag football team with 44 tickets to Thursday’s Ravens game against Jacksonville. … Read more

Perry Hall defeats Overlea 26-6 for first win of the year

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Perry Hall came into their final regular season game winless but got their offense going with 26 points in the second half with a 26-6 home win against Overlea. It was senior night at Perry Hall and the senior class left a strong football legacy with three straight trips to state semifinals, but their last … Read more

Brown responds to “police abolition” attacks from opponents

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The following article has been submitted by District 7A House of Delegates candidate Xīnzhèn Brown in response to the Oct. 26 article “Democratic candidate for Delegate criticized for stance on police Community safety is an issue of profound importance to neighbors across Baltimore County. That’s one of the many reasons I am running for the … Read more

Public Paranormal Investigation at Essex/Middle River museum

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The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum is hosting a public paranormal investigation presented by The Baltimore Paranormal Society and on Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is only $45 per person All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Society museum exhibits, public events, and operating expenses. Explore the historic building and … Read more

BCPS releases school performance data from MSDE

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The following statement was submitted by Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Heiser Today. the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released new school performance and accountability information for each public school system in the state, including Star Ratings for individual schools. These new Star Ratings were calculated using 2025-2026 school year data. The … Read more

Lung Cancer Awareness: Screening Saves Lives

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The following article has been submitted by Dr. Duane Monteith, MD, FACS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with the Angelos Center for Lung Diseases at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center As the color pink — synonymous with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — fades, the colder, darker month of November has come to symbolize a more … Read more

Democrats rally for Huffman and Wade in Rosedale

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Baltimore County Democratic Party’s State Central Committee member Nelson E. Brown and Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee member for district 8, Deli Okafor organized a campaign event in Rosedale for County Council candidates Sharonda Huffman for District 8, Arkia Wade for District 9. Around 25 to 30 volunteers arrived at the Rosedale Recreation Activity Center … Read more

Perry Hall defeats Kenwood 14-0 to win 4A Flag Football North I

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Addison Parker. Amiyah Brown

Perry Hall Flag Football won the 4A North Region I title after defeating Kenwood 14-0. The Gator defense forced three interceptions and had key fourth down stops in the win. Perry Hall scored first when Savannah Carl broke off a 61-yard in the first quarter. Gator quarterback Taylor Pollard connected with C’Miya Holmes for the … Read more

Kingsville Elementary named Maryland Blue Ribbon school

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Governor Wes Moore announced that Kingsville Elementary, along with Fort Garrison and Seventh District elementary schools, was among 23 schools statewide to be named 2026-2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools. The award recognizes schools for their academic performance on national and state assessments and for progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. The Maryland Blue … Read more

Overlea High School Capacity Relief Boundary Study Committee holding third meeting

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The committee charged with examining attendance areas and developing boundary options to provide capacity relief at Overlea High School will hold its third meeting on Wednesday, November 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Nottingham Middle School, 5210 King Ave. in Rossville. The committee is expected to host six possible meetings, one of which will be a … Read more

County reached agreement to transfer Perry Hall Mansion to nonprofit

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Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced  that an agreement has been reached to transfer ownership of the historic Perry Hall Mansion to the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County. Baltimore County Government will transfer the mansion it has owned since 2001.  During that time, the county made structural repairs and added a heating and air conditioning … Read more

Rabies vaccines for pets & flu vaccine for you in Dundalk

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Baltimore County is holding an upcoming clinic offering affordable pet vaccinations and FREE flu vaccines for their humans! The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BCAS Spay/Neuter Surgical Center , 7702 Dunmanway in Dundalk. Pets receive rabies vaccine and microchip for $10 and their human friends … Read more

Parkville beats Kenwood; Dundalk, Overlea and ET win

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–photo courtesy of Parkvilleknightsfb Instagram page- Parkville wins at Kenwood.  Eastern Tech and Dundalk get back in the win column and Patapsco has won three in a row. Here is Week 8 recap of high-school football in eastern Baltimore County. Parkville 27 Kenwood 26 The Bluebirds and Knights went into overtime and Parkville got the … Read more

Democratic candidate for Delegate criticized for stance on police

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–photo courtesy of Ly Xinzhen Brown for Delegate Facebook page- Ly Xinzhen Brown’s, a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in District 7A, is receiving criticism from both sides of the aisle after the Glen Arm resident made controversial comments about police. Fox 45 reported a few of Brown’s comments from a video the candidate … Read more

Baltimore County Council approves 73 percent pay raise

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Members of the Baltimore County Council passed bill 92-26 which increases the compensation to the members of the Baltimore County Council in the amounts of  $150,000 for the Chair and $140,000 for Councilmembers per year. It is a 73 percent increase. The bill passed 4-2. Jones, Patoka, Young and Ertel voted for the bill. Magoine … Read more