Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Essex on Friday night . Units arrived after 8 p.m. with fire coming from the basement of a home in the 1200 block of S Marlyn Avenue No injuries were reported and no one was found inside the house. The fire was extinguished at 8:25 p.m.
Nathan Davis of Dundalk Middle School was announced as BCPS Assistant Principal of the Year during a gala celebration of the county’s more than 9,000 classroom educators as well as its school administrators, staff, and community supporters. Davis was one of three nominees along with Brianna Hopkins of Deep Creek Elementary School in Essex and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- CCBC Dundalk broke ground on its new Welding and Trades Building on Wednesday, April 29. The $13.3 million project was esigned to support hands-on, industry-aligned training, the building will include a large welding laboratory, a classroom area, a virtual reality lab for instruction and career exploration and a storage … Read more
The Greater North Point Association announced they are hosting another District 9 County Council forum. This forum is scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will feature the candidates of the new County Council District 9. District 9 covers Rosedale, Dundalk and Sparrows Point. All candidates will receive the same questions … Read more
District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga announced HB 649 (Advancing Equal Educational Opportunities for All Students in Maryland) died in the Senate. She released the following statement: There was a horrendous bill that passed the MD House of Delegates, but thankfully it did not pass the Senate. HB 649. NOT ONE SINGLE DEMOCRAT voted against this … Read more
Flag football has grown fast in Baltimore County. BCPS announced two weeks ago that the school system is starting a Girls high school flag football league in the fall. Then MPSSAA announced this week that flag football is becoming a sanctioned sport in the fall too. With less than four months before the start of … Read more
Kid’s Club events are held on the first and last Friday of each month at White Marsh Mall, unless instructed otherwise. Each event is family-friendly and completely free to attend. This month get ready for a super silly science show with Willy Woo Woo! Dive into an interactive show packed with exciting experiments, big energy, … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced it is not retaining Kiewit Infrastructure Company for the next phase of the Key Bridge rebuild. MDTA released the following press release: The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), in consultation with project partners at the United States Department of Transportation, today informed Kiewit Infrastructure Co. they will not be retained … Read more
–Eastern Tech left fielder Nina Morales used her glove and bat to help defeat Dundalk- Eastern Tech softball was clinging to a 7-6 lead over Dundalk on Monday and then scored 14 runs in the final three innings to win 21-7 on the road. After trailing 2-1 in the top of the second inning, Nina … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) is expanding on the success of Complete Streets Quick-Build projects throughout the state with the implementation of a quick-build project on MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) in Baltimore County. The Department is Serious About Safety and the project aligns with enhancing safety measures for those who walk, bike … Read more
–photo courtesy of MPSSAA.org The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association announced that girls’ flag football is now a sanctioned sport in Maryland. Baltimore County Public Schools announced two weeks ago that all 24 schools would participate in flag football. MPSSAA’s announcement will now setup a classifcations and playoffs to crown state championships Here is … Read more
The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) has announced that 19 BCPS schools earned 2026 Maryland Green Schools status. This announcement brings the total number of Maryland Green Schools in BCPS to 65. Statewide there are 702 Green Schools, or 40% of all Maryland schools. Schools receive certification as Maryland Green Schools after … Read more
–Eastern Tech starter Issac Strittmatter pitched seven innings with three strikeouts- Eastern Tech baseball completed a sweep of Perry Hall this season after a 7-2 home win on Friday. The Mavericks defeated the Gators in Perry Hall on March 24. “Many of our players have faced the Perry Hall kids since childhood, making this matchup … Read more
Baltimore County Police are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide in Perry Hall. According to police, two elderly victims were pronounced deceased after they were found on Friday around 10:15 a.m. in the 9000 block of Tammy Road. The victims were identified as seventy-three-year-old Shirley Waclawski and eighty-year-old Paul Waclawski. Both were transported to … Read more
The Office of Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the convictions and sentencing in the Perry Hall Family Dental case. They sent the following release. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the convictions and sentencing of Samantha Cook, Alice Deese, and Janice Deese for illegally distributing oxycodone prescription drugs to a licensed dentist. “Abusing Medicare … Read more
“Anyone But” sign draws community attention I won’t mention the candidate’s name or the race but there was a sign on social media that took a candidate’s campaign sign and put the phrase “Anyone But” above the name. There are three explanations. The first and most likely, a picture was taken of the sign and … Read more
–Parkville pitcher Jeff Samborski pitched three scoreless innings in the win.- Parkville baseball earned the top seed in the 4A North in 2025 and appeared on their way to the state quarterfinals, but they were upset by Kenwood last spring. The Knights got some revenge on Wednesday as they won 15-0 at Kenwood. Parkville jumped … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 returns to Middle River this Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family fun & entertainment will be held in the Greenleigh community at 415 Williams Court in Middle River There will be over 50 exhibitors including Children’s Entreprenuer Marketplace. Kids zone including Ms. Dee the Clown, Feed … Read more
Maryland Transportation Authority announced the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen between Exit 43 and the North Point Boulevard on-ramp beginning April 29, weather permitting. The entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen. Access to the I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway remains open via the existing turnaround; there is no … Read more
Maryland Transportation Authority [MDTA] announced officers were targeting dangerous driving in the area on Monday, April 20. MDTAsent the following release. On Monday, MDTA Police Officers targeted dangerous driving in and around work zones on I-95 and I-695 in Baltimore and Harford Counties. MDTA Police Officers partnered with troopers from the Maryland State Police during … Read more
7th District state Senator J.B. Jennings announced that five of his bills passed this legislative session: Senate Bill 309 – Eliminates the tax burden on small investors in precious metals. Senate Bill 579 – Provides no-cost cancer screenings for our volunteer and retired volunteer firefighters. Senate Bill 581 – Requires accountability and a clear plan … Read more