Essex Day 2025 Photos
-photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival Committee- Here are some photos from Essex Day 2025. The festival took place on Saturday, Sept. 13 in the 400 and 500 block of Essex.
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Former Dundalk Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse
Baltimore County Police reported that 37-year-old Walter Sevillano has been arrested on multiple sex offense charges stemming from abuse that occurred between 2023 and 2025. Police said during that timeframe, Sevillano was a pastor at Iglesia Cristiana Sanidad Divina located in the 3000 block of Baybriar, Road in Dundalk. According to police, it is suspected … Read more
Lane Closures Scheduled for Roads in White Marsh & Kingsville
The Office of Councilman David Marks reports two more lane closures in his district. He reported the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced the closure of Chapel Hill Road earlier in the week and the county added roads in White Marsh and Kingsville to the construction list. The Kingsville project includes a … Read more
Del. Long “Trump Administration Responds to Back River Concerns”
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Trump Administration responding to concerns about the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Last week, I received correspondence from the Trump Administration and EPA Region 3 thanking me for reaching out about Back River. As we all know, this is a critical issue … Read more
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5k at CCBC Essex
CCBC and the Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) program are hosting the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk on the Essex campus on Sunday, Sept. 21. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for … Read more
Final “Second Friday of the Summer” Set for This Friday
The last Second Friday of the Summer is set for Friday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd. (Marie Ave. side of Essex Gateway Center, in front of the Essex CDC Office) The block is turning into an incredible celebration of mind, body, and community joy. There will be an DJ … Read more
Eastern Tech HS Principal to Leave School for New BCPS Position
–photo courtesy of X (Twitter)- BCPS Board of Education has appointed Eastern Tech High School principal C. Michelle Anderson to a new role within Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Anderson is leaving Eastern Tech and will begin her new position effective Monday, Sept. 22. She has been principal at the Essex high school since 2015. … Read more
Chapel Road in Perry Hall to Close for Two Weeks
The office of Councilman David Marks reported that the Department of Public Works and Transportation has approved a closure of Chapel Road in Perry Hall from Sept. 10 to Sept. 24 for utility work in the section near Synder Lane. Local traffic will be permitted for local residents on the road. Flaggers will be onsite … Read more
Perry Hall Improvement Association Meeting Set for Sept. 11
The next Perry Hall Improvement Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road in Perry Hall. There will be updates about the Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial, the Perry Hall 250th Anniversary Celebration and the Redistricting Commission Council Map For more information, visit their website
Local Softball Coach From Overlea Arrested on Sex Charges
Baltimore County Police have arrested 59-year-old Michael J. Pusateri of Overlea on an arrest warrant for rape, assault, sex abuse of a minor, and soliciting child pornography. Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward since Pusateri has a background in coaching. According to police, Pusateri had a role as … Read more
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek September Cleanup
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek will hold their next cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the intersection of Park Haven and Gray Haven Road (near Bear Creek Elementary School) in Dundalk. They will clean atound the shoreline near Bear Creek. Registration will open at 8 a.m. and the cleanup will run from 9 a.m. – … Read more
Essex Day Festival Kicks Off 50th Year on Saturday
The Essex Day Festival is back for its 50th year on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex. The opening ceremonies start at 11 a.m. The Main Stage Line-up includes Eddie Johnson – Nashville Recording Artist eddiejohnson_music 11:30 am -12:30 pm Experience … Read more
9/11 Remembrance Events in Parkville
Baltimore County Fire Department and the Hope and Peace Foundation honors the lives lost and forever changed on 9/11 with events in Parkville. The public is invited to place flags in remembrance on Putty Hill Avenue from now until Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. Then the Bells of Remembrance Ceremony takes place on Thursday, … Read more
Police Report 20-Year-Old Missing From Essex
UPDATE-Sidney Fowlkes has been located Baltimore County Police report 20-year-old Sidney Fowlkes (5’3,130) is missing. Last seen in the Essex area on Aug. 29 at approximately 3 p.m. wearing a white multi-colored top, blue sweatshirt and shorts, green/blue flip flops. Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or 410-887-0220.
Chesapeake, Ptap, SP, Parkville, Kenwood & Overlea Start 1-0
Patapsco Receiver Nick Adkins Jr. makes a great chance in a win –photo courtesy of Rick Currier-– The high school football season started in eastern Baltimore County with wins by Chesapeake, Kenwood, Patapsco, Parkville and Sparrows Point. Local powerhouses Dundalk and Perry Hall started off the season with a loss, along with Eastern Tech. Here … Read more
Harewood Park Community League Fall Craft/Vendor Fair
Harewood Park Community will hold a League Fall Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.at 12940 Community Road in Chase. The event will feature local crafters/vendors, food Trucks; Kelly’s Kitchen & Bakery and Flamme Del Forno (pizza). Drinks will be sold by HPCL. For more info; call 410-382-4159
Sunday Hours Return to Baltimore County Public Library
Sunday hours return to seven Baltimore County Public Library branches starting this weekend (September 7), opening 1-5 p.m. at the Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson branches. BCPL will have live music at one of the branches every Sunday through October 19. For more information, visit their website
2025 Eastern Baltimore County High School Football Schedule
Here is the 2025 high school football season for the high schools in eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). The season kicks off Friday, Sept. 5. Schedules subject to change. WEEK 1 Friday, Sept. 5 Overlea at Douglass 3:45 Dundalk at McNamara 4 SEED at Parkville 4 … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson’s Business Roundtable
8th District State Senator Carl Jackson is holding a second Business Roundtable on Monday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh, 5015 Campbell Blvd. This free event is to bring together business leaders community members, and changemakers to strengthen Legislative District 8 Guest speakers include Brooke Lierman — Maryland … Read more
Recovery in the Park to be Held in Dundalk
Baltimore County ROSC will hold Recovery in the Park this Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park, 2700 Playfield Street in Dundalk. Experience a day of joy and connection in the heart of the park, filled with exciting a engaging activities for all ages. This free, family-friendly event has something … Read more
Police Report Possible Murder Suicide in Parkville
Baltimore County Police Department released more details about a Tuesday morning murder in Parkville. Police responded to the 9200 block of Avondale Road around 9:42 a.m. following an urgent check on welfare call. Officers arrived and found 28-year-old Kylee Long, suffering from apparent trauma. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Terrell Pryor, the 29-year-old … Read more