Councilman Marks: “Volunteers Repaint Vandalized Recreation Building”

The following article and photo was submitted by the Office of 5th District Councilman David Marks On June 29, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and a dozen school age volunteers repainted the vandalized Recreation Council building at Perry Hall Elementary School. “Anyone who doubts the next generation should have been with me at Perry Hall … Read more

Kayaker rescued from high grass in White Marsh area

-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association crews successfully rescued a kayaker that became stuck in high grass in the Days Cove area of White Marsh. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the kayaker was uninjured. The rescue was reported on Tuesday after 5 … Read more

Szeliga Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Protect Women’s Sports

Delegate Kathy Szeliga released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox.  “I join the millions of female athletes, their coaches, their parents and grandparents who have cheered them on in thanking the Supreme Court for protecting the rights of girls in today’s decision that … Read more

Multiple trailers reported on fire near Rosedale Tire store

Baltimore County Fire Department

Baltimore County Fire Department reported multiple trailers were on fire in the Rosedale area on Tuesday. Crews arrived to multiple trailers on fire at Pulaski Tire Service in the 7800 block of Pulaski Highway around 2:34 p.m. The fire was under control around 5:12 p.m. Trailers were filled with tires and started to burn. One … Read more

Gov. Moore celebrates double-stack rail service for Port of Baltimore

–The following article and photo was released from the Office of Gov. Wes Moore  about double-stack rail service at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore last week.- Governor Wes Moore attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly reconstructed Howard Street Tunnel to celebrate the beginning of double-stack rail service at the Helen Delich Bentley … Read more

Two nights of fireworks at two different Dundalk locations

Residents of Dundalk will be treated to back-to-back fireworks shows in Dundalk. The annual Dundalk Heritage Fair Fireworks Spectacular takes place on Friday, July 4th at dusk (around 9:15 p.m.) Fireworks are launched from North Point Government Center area near Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. For more information, visit their website. Then the Dundalk’s Waterfront … Read more

Police report 85-year-old man dies in Kingsville crash

Baltimore County Police reported a motor motor vehicle crash in Kingsville that took the life of a 85-year-old driver. The fatal crash occurred in the area of Pulaski Highway and Born Lane,, on June 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2017 Subaru Outback was traveling westbound on Pulaksi Highway before attempting to … Read more

Cops & Kids Baseball camp in Dundalk

–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Baltimore County Police held their 10th annual Cops & Kids Baseball for children in Dundalk last week. This annual camp program is made possible through the efforts of retired Baltimore County Police Officer Shawn “Spike” McElfish, who passed away this past December. In honor of McElfish’s legacy, Precinct … Read more

Eastern Regional Park opens new playground

-photo courtesy of Josh Sines- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, County Councilman David Marks Delegate Kathy Szeliga Director Bryan Sheppard, members of the Recreation and Parks Board, representatives from Senator J.B. Jennings office and Baltimore County Council candidate Josh Sines attended a ribbon-cutting for the new playground at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River on … Read more

Water rupture reported on Harewood Park Drive in Chase

–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Baltimore City Department of Public Works is aware of a water rupture on Harewood Park Drive in the Chase area According to the Office of Councilman David Marks,  crews are scheduled to arrive this morning. Please use caution in the area. Water pressure has been reported as low but … Read more

Councilman Marks: County to Replant Cherry Trees at Moores Orchard

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation has agreed to replant the same variety of cherry trees that was removed in May at the Moores Orchard entrance. The trees were removed due to an accessibility complaint.  According to Marks, he and the homeowner association were not … Read more

Seven local baseball players make Sun’s All-County team

–Kade Gibson of Perry Hall- The Baltimore Sun released its All-Baltimore County team for high school baseball. Overall, there were seven student athletes from the area (three First-Team and four Second Team players.) Eastern Tech, Perry Hall and a Kenwood student made the list. First Team *Kade Gibson-P, Perry Hall, senior. *Kingston Lawrence-P, Eastern Tech, … Read more

Wade has nine vote lead over McCluskey in council race

Another round of mail-in ballots have been counted in Baltimore County on Thursday. None of the latest mail-in ballots have shifted any races as some leading candidates have slightly extended their leads and others saw an insignificant decreased in their vote total over their opponents. There was one exception in the County Council District 8 … Read more

Blue Angels arrive in the skies for weekend show

–photo courtesy of Sail250® Maryland- The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, have arrived at Martin State Airport for Sail250® Maryland & Airshow and have been flying all over eastern Baltimore County and Baltimore City on Thursday afternoon. Flight demonstrations: Practice: Friday, June 26, 12-4 p.m. Airshow: Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28, 12- … Read more

Kingsville Independence Day Parade returns for 44th year

–photo courtesy of Kingsville Independence Day Facebook page- The 44th Kingsville Independence Day Parade returns on Friday, July 4 at 10:45 a.m. at the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Pre-parade music and celebration will commence at 9:30 a.m. at the Judges viewing stand. The Parade will proceed from Bellvue Ave promptly at 11 a.m. and proceed … Read more

All local incumbents win primary; head to November

Here are results from last night’s primary for Maryland Governor, Baltimore County Executive and the eastern Baltimore County races for State Senate, House of Delegates and County Council. Governor Race Democratic Gov. Wes Moore will face Dan Cox in a rematch from 2022. Cox defeated Hale in the primary. County Executive Race Julian Jones easily … Read more

Fazenbaker wins GOP Council Primary; Dems too close to call

Tim Fazenbaker

Eastcountytimes.com projects Tim Fazenbaker as the winner of the District 9 Republican primary in the areas of Dundalk and Edgemere. He had around 40 percent of the vote.  JD Urbach had 26 percent of the vote followed by Russ Mirabile’s 21 percent with 19 of the 23 voting precincts reporting, including Early Voting. The Democratic … Read more