Author: Benjamin Joseph

Benjamin Joesph has covered news in Eastern Baltimore County since 2006. He started as a reporter with the original East County Times in 2006. He started East Baltco News and later Eastcountytimes.com in 2022.
911 Nottingham

No Foul Play Suspected After Body Discovered in Nottingham

Baltimore County Police Department reported officers were called to the area of Town Center Drive and Campbell Boulevard on Friday afternoon in reference to an adult male who had been discovered deceased at the location. Police said this is an isolated incident, and no foul play is suspected. There is no active threat to the […]

Read More
Politics

Del. Long “We Need to do More to Reduce Juvenile Crime”

–The following article was introduced by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about Juvenile Crime- Juvenile crime has increased since the General Assembly passed the Juvenile Justice Reform Act in 2022. Juveniles know there are no consequences since this bill passed and juvenile crime has skyrocketed. We had a juvenile in Essex who was arrested multiple […]

Read More
Essex School

Eastern Tech Ranked Best High School in Maryland

The 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list was released with an Essex school was named best in Maryland and five other eastern Baltimore County high schools ranked in the top 170 statewide. Eastern Technical High School, located at in Essex, was ranked number one in Maryland and 33rd nationally. Eastern Tech […]

Read More
Dundalk Events Middle River

County Rec & Parks to Host Community Listening Sessions

Baltimore County Rec and Parks will host an open house and community listening session in Middle River and Dundalk. The Middle River session will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Eastern Regional Park Gym, 11725 Eastern Ave. Another session is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at Sollers Point Multi-Purpose […]

Read More
Key Bridge Collapse Traffic

MDTA to Hold Virtual Forum on Rebuilding Key Bridge

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host a Virtual Industry Forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on May 7 at 2 p.m. During the forum, MDTA representatives will discuss the anticipated Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Process with potential consultants, contractors and subcontractors to help inform the pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Information on how […]

Read More
Health Politics

Klausmeier Promotes AED Program at Fullerton Weis

-Senator Kathy Klausmeier visited Weis Supermarket on Belair Road to talk about legislation to promote the AED program. Article and photo courtesy of Senator Kathy Klausmeier’s office- Today, I attended the Weis Store #206 in Nottingham/Overlea to talk about the importance of Maryland HB0288- AED Program (Joe Sheya Act) in Grocery Stores and Restaurants. I […]

Read More
Perry Hall Sparrows Point Sports

Perry Hall Softball Defeats Sparrows Point 12 to 3

Perry Hall Softball Gators bounced back in a big way as they propelled past the Sparrows Point Pointers on Monday in a 12-3 victory. Madison Carl led the offensive attack going 4-5 at the plate collecting a single in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th innings and a triple in the 6th. She drove in 3 […]

Read More
Dundalk Police Sports

Cops & Kids Baseball Camp Returns to Dundalk

Baltimore County Police Department’s very popular Cops & Kids Baseball Camp is back for another summer in Dundalk. Children ages six to 13 are invited to register for the free camp, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 to 27 at Merritt Point Park. For more information, call 410-887-7337. To register: […]

Read More
Key Bridge Collapse Politics Traffic

Del. Long “Key Bridge Collapse and Impact on Traffic”

–The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the new traffic problems created by the Key Bridge collapse and how to address these issues- We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. […]

Read More
Dundalk Events

BPA Hiring & Career Expo Returns

Baltimore Port Alliance’s Hiring and Career Expo returns on May 2 at the CCBC Dundalk campus from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will get a chance to meet, network and interview with employers in the logistic and transportation sectors. BPA will also be recruiting entities that are offering resources and aid to affected port workers […]

Read More