Robert Romadka passed away at the age of 96. He was known for his contributions and volunteer efforts to organizations all over Eastern Baltimore County. Romadka became the first inductee in the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber Hall of Fame in 2010. According to the Chamber, he started his law practice in 1953. He was known for … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his thoughts on HB 1532, the energy bill- Utility RELIEF Act House Bill 1532 Utility RELIEF Act was passed through the House and is now on its way to the Senate. The passing of this bill through the House took over an hour … Read more
A 5K Fun Run and Walk will be held at North Point State Park on Saturday at 7 a.m. General registration is $30 per person. First responders and students will be charged $25. For more information, see the flyer.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Essex that trapped occupants in the home on Tuesday, March 24 around 5:53 p.m. The fire was reported in a single family home in 1800 block of Kittyhawk Road. Crews rescued occupants from house. Fire was extinguished at 6:13 p.m. No injuries were reported. The cause … Read more
–Wilson Smith had a RBI double and later scored a run in the comeback. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Patapsco baseball team started the season 1-0 after a 16-6 home win over Chesapeake on Monday. The Bayhawks jumped off to a quick 6-2 lead, but the Patriots battled back to end the game on a … Read more
The new North Point Association announced they are hosting a County Executive Republican and Independent candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. This is not a political event but an informational opportunity for residents to hear ideas from the candidates. No campaigning is allowed … Read more
Councilman David Marks and leaders from Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 toured the site of a future training center that will be located at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh on Monday. They were joined by Josh Sines, president of the Essex-Middle River Civic Council. Construction is set to start soon on the training … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Community Development Corporation- Coffee & Cone located at 530 Eastern Boulevard in Essex held its official ribbon cutting on Friday. Mauro Peralta is the owner of the Essex business. Coffee & Cone serves hot coffee, Hershey’s ice cream, crepes, pastries and other sweet treats. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided an alert to neighbors of the BGE White Marsh Service Center of upcoming fence upgrades. The service center is located at 11350 Pulaski Highway and fencing upgrades are expected to soon and should be complete around May 29. For more information, residents may contact bgeproject@bge.com or call (410) 324-2744.
Join local environmental and dredging experts and learn how Maryland managers sediment from its shipping channels. Learn how dredged material is tested and handled. The event will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School, 1704 Old Eastern Avenue in Essex on Tuesday, March 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- It was a scary scene on I-95 in the White Marsh area as one crash led to another crash on Saturday night According to White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, crews responded to an accident on I 95 south just prior to 695 on Saturday around 11 p.m. … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin two projects to improve safety on US 1 (Belair Road) north of Kingsville, and on US 1 (Hickory Bypass) north of Bel Air, Harford County. Beginning as soon as Monday, March 23, crews will replace guardrails where needed along the shoulders of US 1 (Belair Road) from Open Bible Way to the Harford County Line/Little … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit announced a suspect has been arrested in the shooting that occurred in Parkville on Friday morning. Officers initially responded to the area of Perring Parkway & Putty Hill Avenue around 6:20 a.m. for a shooting. Police located a 28-year-old male victim who had sustained a non-life-threatening … Read more
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Goucher College announced a Baltimore County Executive Candidates Forum. The forum is nonpartisan and will provide Baltimore County residents and the public a special opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. The forum will feature candidates who will appear on the June Primary Election Ballot: Julian … Read more
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he and fellow District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga have written a letter to Maryland Senators and Congressman Andy Harris requesting a new eastbound ramp from Philadelphia Road to MD-43. We need real solutions to traffic and safety issues in District 7A, and this is one of them. I’m working with Delegate … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee for a Bengies Road cleanup on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at 1225 Bengies Road. Coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those that may need them. For more information, … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr- Baltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with Ray Lewis and the Ray of Hope Foundation, Possibilities for Change, J&B Medical, and the Stephen and Renee Biscotti Foundation, today announced the launch of the Rising Together Schoolwide Mental Health Screening Program. The program, which will be offered in 15 BCPS schools, … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile has been arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree assault in connection with a reported stabbing in the 4600 block of Ebenezer Road, near Perry Hall High School on Friday, March 13. While the incident was reported to a Baltimore County Police School Resource Officer, a preliminary investigation determined … Read more
Community advocate and nonprofit leader Arkia Wade is officially announcing her candidacy for Baltimore County Council, District 9 next week. The Democratic candidate is running in the new District 9, which encompasses Dundalk, Edgemere and Rosedale. Wade said she has deep family roots in Dundalk, where her grandparents moved in the 1940s and lived for … Read more
-photos courtesy of BCPS Flickr- School educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Three local assistant principals in Dundalk, Essex and Parkville have been nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year. • Brianna … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, to provide information and gather community input on proposed pedestrian safety improvements along the MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) corridor from US 40 (Pulaski Highway) to MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) in Middle River. The workshop … Read more