Maryland AG investigating police-involved shooting in Middle River  

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The following article was submitted by the Office of the Maryland Attorney General about the police-involved shooting in Middle River on Thursday. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, Sept. 3 in Middle River.    The preliminary investigation revealed that on Thursday, Sept. 3 … Read more

Benstorming- Memories of Eastpoint Mall

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The following is a Benstorming commentary about the closure of Eastpoint Mall  The rumors were true. Eastpoint Mall has closed. We didn’t believe it when the rumors started circulating before summer that the mall was closing by the end of summer, but it did. We have heard the rumors for decades the mall was going … Read more

Councilman Marks to host virtual meeting on dirt bike issues

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Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will host a virtual meeting with the Baltimore County Police Department to discuss what is being done to address dirt bike riders who are disruptive to neighborhoods and businesses.   The majority of these issues, as reported to Councilman Marks’ office, have occurred in the Philadelphia Road and Hines Road corridors.  … Read more

Fuel spill from tractor trailer reported in Nottingham

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-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A Hazmat incident was reported Nottingham on Thursday by Baltimore County Fire Department. Crews were called to the area of  Belair Road and Wholesale Club Drive for a fuel spill involving a tractor trailer around 12:30 p.m. The leak has been contained and officials said there is no … Read more

Police involved shooting reported on Carroll Island Rd in Middle River

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Baltimore County police officers were on the scene of a police-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. Officers were called to the area after receiving a check on location call in reference to an armed subject wanted in an assault. When officers located the adult … Read more

Eastpoint Mall closes interior of mall but some stores remain open

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Eastpoint Mall released its first statement that acknowledged the closure of the mall but stated some stand alone stores will remain. Here is the statement: “Eastpoint Mall has closed the interior portion of the Mall. The following stores will remain open: JCPenney Chick-fil-A Eastpoint Checkers Arby’s McDonald’s Crafty Crab Staples Spirit Halloween Jazz Liquors Gabes … Read more

Delegate Long’s Town Hall on Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

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For decades, residents of Eastern Baltimore County have long dealt with the consequences of ongoing mismanagement at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant- including pollution, persistent odors, environmental concerns, and impacts on our quality of life and property values. This cannot continue. Members of the press and the public are invited to attend a community … Read more

BCPS kicks off new school year with new superintendent

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–BCPS Superintendent Bill Heiser visits Stricker Middle School photos courtesy of BCPS Flickr- Baltimore County Public Schools started its school year for the 108,000 students on Monday. It was also the first day of school for new BCPS Superintendent Bill Heiser “I am so proud of how. thoroughly TeamBCPS has prepared for the start of classes and want to thank our … Read more

Marks endorsed by Teachers Association of Baltimore County

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The following article has been submitted by the campaign of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has been endorsed by the Teachers Association of Baltimore County. “You have been recommended by the Teachers Association of Baltimore County for the 2026 election cycle!” wrote TABCo President Kelly Olds.  “We appreciate you participating … Read more

Bus line begins connecting Trade Point Atlantic to White Marsh

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A new commuter bus route connecting  Tradepoint Atlantic to White Marsh begins today. The 411T is a direct route from White Marsh Park and Ride to Trade Point Atlantic with connection at Golden Ring and Essex Park & Ride. Senator Carl Jackson said he secured  funding for this bus route. “For workers across District 8 … Read more

Lakein’s Jewelers opens new Fullerton store

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–photo courtesy of Senator Carl Jackson- Lakein’s Jewelers held a ribbon cutting at their new store at 7698 Belair Road Suite 104 in Fullerton . Lakein’s Jewelers, is a  four-generation, family-owned business that has served the community since 1913. “Family-owned businesses like Lakein’s Jewelers are a vital part of what makes our community strong,” said … Read more

CUBEY SHUFFLE fun run to debut in Essex

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The Essex Day Festival announced the first annual CUBEY SHUFFLE 2.1 mile fun run. The race will start and end at Kenwood High School on Saturday Sept. 12 at 7 a.m. The entry fee is $21, Paypal only. Every participant will receive a T-shirt. Proceeds to benefit Kenwood High School’s Sports Science program. Register now … Read more

Bear Creek Park and shoreline cleanup on Sept. 12

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Clean Bread and Cheese Creek will hold a cleanup of a historic Dundalk shoreline on Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration will open at 8 a.m. and the cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will be located at the intersection of Park Haven and Gray Haven Road (Near Bear Creek Elementary School) in … Read more

Szeliga & Nawrocki celebrate court striking down Redistricting on Ballot

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District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki released a statement today applauding the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County’s decision granting summary judgment in Howell v.a Maryland State Board of Elections and striking down the effort to place HB2100 before Maryland voters. “This decision is a massive victory for fair and free representation,” said … Read more