BJ Joesph 
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced cursive is making a coneback as 24 Schools take part in a pilot year-long program. They sent out the following news release. Twenty-four Baltimore County elementary schools will kick off a new pilot cursive writing program beginning on Monday, November 3, the start of the school year’s second quarter. … Read more
Loreley Community Center will celebrate the opening of a new playground. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11:30 a.m. The Loreley Community Center is located at 11530 Philadelphia Road in White Marsh. Find nearby recreational opportunities at backcorec.info/guide
According to Baltimore County Government records, The Ehon Corporation has proposed to build a Sheetz gas station at 8200 Belair Road in Nottingham. The Sears center was formerly located at this property near the Belair Road and Honeygo Boulevard interchange. This site is currently used as temporary holiday decorations venue. The developer is requesting a … Read more
Defenders’ Day is back at Fort Howard Park but this year’s two-day event is a week early. It is set for this weekend on Saturday Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park. This is the spot where the British landed … Read more
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public informational hearing on regarding the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) request to amend its permit for the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild. The hearing takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department. Hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. with a … Read more
The United States Coast Guard released the following information about last night’s ship explosion in the waterways near the Key Bridge site The Coast Guard and local partners are responding to reports of an explosion aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire in Baltimore Harbor, Monday. Responders from Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region … Read more
–photo courtesy of NPEVFD- North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported Marine Emergency Team 26 responded alongside Marine Emergency Team 21, Baltimore City Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector NCR, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police, and other partner agencies were called after explosion aboard a cargo ship outbound near the Key Bridge. Crews assisted … Read more
Eastern Tech High School again took the top spot in the state. The Essex magnet school was ranked Best High School in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report for the second straight year. According to the report, the Advanced Placement® participation rate at Eastern Tech is 87 percent. Minority enrollment at the school is … Read more
Linover Improvement Association is holding a special meeting with neighbors, elected officials, and Hope’s Horizon as Hope’s Horizon discusses their plans for a drug and alcohol treatment facility at 7521 Belair Road. The Zoom meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Hope’s Horizon has requested a special exemption for a level 3.5 treatment … Read more
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported its crews responded to a structure fire in the unit block of Joggins Court on Friday night. Arriving crews found fire showing from a second-floor bedroom window. Baltimore County Fire Department and the Maryland Air National Guard fire department brought the fire under control and helped all … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools honored their Standards of Excellence winners. They were honored by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers Here is a list of winning principals in eastern Baltimore County: -Michael Parker, Logan Elementary -Joseph Kopec, Rosedale Alternative Center -Jennifer Pilarski, Dundalk Elementary -Jonathan Hughes, Deer Park Middle -Deborah Magness, Pine Grove Middle -Michele Rowland, … Read more
The following event has been submitted by Baltimore County Council Democratic candidate Sharonda Dillard-Huffman The Legislative and Policy Reform Committee of the GBUL Guild is holding an information session on Baltimore County Redistricting Efforts. The virtual event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. (registration required) Speakers include: • The Honorable Charles … Read more
The first official day of school in Baltimore County is Aug. 25. To celebrate, The Baltimore County Police Department is teaming up Baltimore County Public Schools to host a Safe Start Community Night in Dundalk on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The event will be held at the North Point Government Center from 4 to 7 p.m. … Read more
Baltimore/Washington report a flood watch has be issued for the region. “A Flood Watch is in effect for the Baltimore/DC metro areas from 2 to 9 p.m, ” said a statement from National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington. “Multiple rounds of slow moving thunderstorms this afternoon & evening will lead to instances of urban flash flooding. Have … Read more
Free Movie Night in Essex returns on Friday, Aug. 15. There is a free showing of the Minecraft Movie on Friday, August 15 at Mars Estates Rec. Activity Center, at 1498 East Homberg Ave in Essex. Doors open 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and your favorite snacks & … Read more
A virtual meeting is being held to discuss safety improvements at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road in Perry Hall. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. Baltimore County Department of Public Works will give an update on the status of the project. The meeting is open to the public at https://baltimorecountymd.webex.com/baltimorecountymd/j.php?MTID=mafdb9e187491105e997d423d2537ebf1
Friendly’s in Dundalk announced it was closing near the end of the month. “Thanks Dundalk for all the years. Last day Aug-24,” said a message on their marquee sign outside the restaurant, located at 1579 Merritt Blvd. The restaurant and its famous ice cream has been a staple in the Dundalk community for decades, but … Read more
–photo courtesy of Connelly Funeral Home of Essex- Frederick William Conrad Jr., passed away on Aug. 7 He was well known in the Bowleys Quarters community as owner of Conrad’s Ruth Villa and Parkside Marina. He was also an active member in the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association. He was 96. Here is the full obituary … Read more
BGE is asking its customers to conserve energy today as one of its power plants suffered an “unplanned disconnection”. BGE also stated this incident could result in temporary power outage. Here is the full email sent out to BGE customers this afternoon. This morning, a power plant experienced an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric … Read more
The following article has been submitted by County Councilman David Marks about a meeting to discuss a new discharge permit for the Days Cove rubble landfill. On Tuesday, September 16, the Maryland Department of the Environment will hold a hearing at 5 p.m. at the Perry Hall public library to consider a new discharge … Read more
Baltimore County Animal Services will hold an adoption pop-up at Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale. The Adoption Express will be there on Saturday, Aug. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. with adoptable dogs and cats and fees are waived. The pets attending the event will be posted on Facebook at least 1 hour … Read more