Join the Essex Community Development Corporation for an evening of community connection, updates, and celebration on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. for their annual meeting at their office, 25 Eastern Blvd, Suite 98 in Essex. This annual gathering is a chance for residents, business owners, community partners, and supporters to come … Read more
THE AVENUE LIVE outdoor music series returns Friday, June 5 continues Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 9 p.m. through August. Food and drink tents with “adult beverages” will be open 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy patio dining or grab a bite from one of our eateries and feel free to bring a blanket (chairs prohibited). … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools and families gathered at BCPS administrative offices on May 20 for a special ceremony to honor the two newest recipients of the Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship and recipients of Allied Sports scholarships. Arvin Singh of Eastern Technical High School was named the male winner of the 39th annual … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long as he comments on the error made by the Maryland Board of Elections Time and time again, I have proposed legislation in Annapolis calling for more verification and security within our election system in Maryland. The focus of these bills is making sure that … Read more
CCBC announced Sanjana Gaddam as their 2026 President’s Distinguished Graduate. “Sanjana has excelled as a scholar, leader, and advocate at CCBC, maintaining a 4.0 GPA and actively participating in leadership roles, including the Catonsville Student Honors Council. Recently, she was honored as a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar and received the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship, which … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the county is moving forward with a stream restoration project at Covered Bridge Road in the Perring Park community. The three-year project will stabilize and improve an area of the Little Gunpowder River impacted by erosion over many decades. Kristen Piscopo commented, “We thank Councilman Marks for joining … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A townhouse fire was reported in Roseville on Sunday afternoon. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, the fire was reported in the unit block of Baltistan Court around 4 p.m. The exterior deck and shed was on fire with no extension into the home The fire was … Read more
–photo courtesy of iStock photos- Foam dodgeball is returning this summer in Rosedale for children ages 9 to 12. This is friendly co-ed activity for all skill levels. Just bring your energy, team spirit, and dodging skills! Foam dodgeball will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rosedale Recreation Activity Center, … Read more
The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2025-26 school year. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital to ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our students, and they contribute significantly to the school counseling profession,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that the Department of Public Works and Transportation will hold a third – and likely final – community meeting to solicit input on options to improve safety along the Honeygo Boulevard corridor. Attendees will be able to speak with DPWT staff and provide feedback regarding which option they … Read more
Seniors Cayden Wilson of Eastern Technical High School and Grace Berquist of Hereford High School have each been named Baltimore County’s Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women. Annually, the commission presents “Woman of the Year,” “Young Woman of the Year,” “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year,” and “Woman Making a … Read more
Maryland State Highway announced on Thursday that utility is in progress on southbound US 1 (Belair Road) between Honeygo Boulevard & Forge Road and the road is closed. According to state highway, the utility company stated the road could remain closed as late as 3 p.m. today.
Baltimore County Police reported an adult male has been taken into custody in connection with multiple burglaries across Baltimore County in the Catonsville, Towson, and Parkville areas since May 25. Police responded to the 8600 block of Loch Raven Blvd for reports of a burglary in progress on May 27, just after 1:30 a.m. Responding … Read more
–photo courtesy of Parkville High Athetic Booster Club- Three local high school athletes won state titles in track and field and one of those student athletes won two state titles at the MPSSAA State Track & Field Championships at Morgan State over the holiday weekend. Kenwood’s Myles Venable won two state titles. The junior had a … Read more
The following release has been submitted by Councilman David Marks about a letter sent to the Coast Guard to request a higher height for the Amtrak bridge in Chase. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has written to the Coast Guard urging a higher height for the Amtrak bridge being proposed at the Gunpowder River in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Dundalk building fire in the 3800 block of North Point Boulevard. Crews arrived to find fire extending through the roof of a single-story automotive shop around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the fire department, crews extinguished most of the fire … Read more
Baltimore County Police announced that SRO Fuller presented a HERO award to Liam, a 4-year-old Honeygo Elementary School student on Thursday. Liam called his mother while he was home alone with his grandmother when he noticed something was wrong with his grandmother’s health. His mother was able to send a medic to his home where … Read more
The Office of Sixth District Delegate Ric Metzgar sent over the following information on the future of the Fort Howard property. Delegate Ric Metzgar (R-6) called a press conference because he wanted to clarify and put to rest any rumors about the sale of the Fort Howard Veterans Administration Hospital which is still owned by … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools will conduct a boundary study this fall to provide capacity relief for Overlea High School by balancing enrollment among Loch Raven, Overlea, and Parkville high schools. A committee of principals, staff, and parents will work together to make a recommendation to the Board of Education for new boundaries to be effective … Read more
One man is dead after multiple reports of shooting outside the White House on Saturday. He was identified as Nasire Best. Best was a 2023 graduate of Dundalk High School. According to reports, Best allegedly displayed a gun at a security checkpoint and allegedly shot at Secret Service agents. Best was fatally shot by returned fire … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a small fire near a grocery store in Essex. According to the fire department, crews were called for a trash compactor fire in rear of the grocery store in the 1500 block of Hyde Park Road after 10 p.m. last night. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.