Shred Day at BCPL Essex Branch

Baltimore County Public Library will hold a Shred Day at the Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Avenue. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per … Read more

Presidential visit to force road closures in Sparrows Point

President Donald Trump is visiting Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point today and Baltimore County Police announced road closures in that area. The following roads will be closed: *Peninsula Expressway 2:30 – 6 p.m. *I-695 ramps at Exit 43 2:30 – 6 p.m. *Westbound Bethlehem Boulevard at Peninsula Expressway 3 – 6 p.m. *Intermittent closures along … Read more

Council District 9 candidate forum rescheduled to Oct. 21

New North Point Association

The Greater North Point Association Community Forum and a Meet The Candidates session has been rescheduled  for Wednesday  Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Baltimore County Public Library-Rosedale Branch, 6105 Kenwood Avenue. The event had to be rescheduled. This is a forum of Baltimore County Council candidates in District 9 (Dundalk – North … Read more

Clean Bread and Cheese Creek recognized for toy collection

Clean Bread and Cheese Creek (CBCC) community cleanups received the “Outstanding Service ans Community Impact” award from the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for collecting toys for local children in need each year. CBCC founder John Long was he was deeply honored to receive the award. “Over these last ten years I have always shrived … Read more

Eastern Tech recieves $5K for field upgrades; vying for $1M prize

–photo courtesy of ONE TECH Athletic Boosters- The ONE TECH Athletic Boosters presented Eastern Tech Principal, Dr. Kimberly Culbertson, a check for $5,000 from the TMobile FN5GL contest at the halftime of the last week’s Homecoming Football Game. Eastern Tech is part of a Friday Night 5G Lights national contest presented T-Mobile. Tech was one … Read more

Sparrows Point rallies in 4th quarter to beat Eastern Tech 21-14

Sparrows Point football came back from a 8-point deficit and scored a touchdown in the final 15 seconds to stun Eastern Tech 21-14. Eastern Tech’s ground game was going strong with running backs  David Akinsuroju, Landon Beveridge and Nate Noyes. Beveridge had a rushing touchdown and threw a half-back option pass to set up the … Read more

Seven Oaks Senior Center gets new elliptical machine

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks stopped by the Seven Oaks Senior Center to announce the delivery of a new elliptical machine long sought by members. An elliptical machine is a low-impact stationary exercise device that simulates walking, running, or stair climbing. “I would like to thank the Baltimore County Department of Aging for its support … Read more

Sparrows Point Boys Soccer holds on to 1-0 victory over Perry Hall

Sparrows Point scored an early goal and held on to a 1-0 win over Perry Hall on Thursday at Honeygo Park. Defender Bradley Paesch scored the goal midway through the first half with an assistant from Lennon McNamara. Bradley Paesch tries to avoid Gators Mason Wissman and Arda Gokee –photo courtesy of Jill Miller- That … Read more

Community breaks ground on new Middle River fire station

–photo courtesy of MRVFR- The Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art fire station at 1236 Bengies Court in Middle River on Thursday. . This project is supported by $9 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Andy Harris, along with contributions from private supporters. In the coming months, … Read more

Dundalk Community Center indoor pool to reopen

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and the Department of Recreation and Parks announced that the County-owned indoor pools in Dundalk and Randallstown will reopen in October, offering open swim, discounted monthly memberships and daily admission during an initial pilot period. The Dundalk pool will host an open house on Saturday, October 10, before reopening Wednesday, … Read more

County installing bioretention facilities at Sollers Point center

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation– Construction is underway at the Sollers Point Multipurpose Center in Turner Station as the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is installing two new bioretention facilities—a channel and two planter boxes. These green infrastructure demonstration projects in Dundalk will use plants and … Read more

Groundbreaking on Thursday for new fire station in Middle River

The following article has been submitted by Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki about a groundbreaking in Middle River. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki invite community members to join U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, Baltimore County leaders, and volunteer first responders for the groundbreaking of the Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company’s new fire … Read more

Harford Park holds District 8 legislative candidate forum

The Harford Park Community Association in Parkville held a candidate forum for the District 8 candidates for House of Delegates (Democratic Delegates Nick Allen, Harry Bhandari & Kim Ross and their Republican opponents Glen Geelhaar and Steve Riemer) and the Maryland State Senate (Democratic Senator Carl Jackson and his Republican opponent Yahu Blackwell) The rules … Read more

Dundalk beats Eastern Tech in battle of flag football heavyweights

It has only been five weeks into the inauguration flag football season and Eastern Baltimore County had a classic battle of two undefeated teams when Dundalk hosted Eastern Tech on Tuesday. The Owls struck early with three first quarter touchdowns and survived a late Eastern Tech rally in a 19-12 victory. The Mavericks almost pulled … Read more

Key Bridge boat tours given to elected officials and community leaders

The following article and photo was submitted by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). State and local elected officials, community leaders and members of the public attended boat tours Monday of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild project, hosted by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). Attendees were given a unique opportunity to see up-close progress of … Read more

Fall Open House at CCBC Essex

CCBC is holding an Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at CCBC Essex, Romadka College Center Theatre. This is a preview of what life is like at CCBC. Tour the CCBC Essex campus, hear directly from current students and alums about their experience and learn how to fund your … Read more

Marks gives support on Charter Amendments for General Election

The following article was submitted by County Councilman David Marks as he supports all Charter Amendments that he said will preserve green space and reform government. In the general election, voters will be asked to adopt five changes to Baltimore County’s charter, which can be thought of as the constitution for our local government.  I … Read more