B.J. Joseph 
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek gave an update on their Dundalk cleanup over the past weekend. “Despite the impending rain over 30 volunteers showed up at our Clean Bread and Cheese Creek Community Cleanups Bear Creek Park and Shoreline Cleanup on Sept. 7. “Together we filled a dump truck with all the trash we removed … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified firms to submit proposals for construction management and inspection services in support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Interested teams can access the RFP at eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The top three firms will be awarded contracts valued at $20 million each. … Read more
–photos courtesy of Ryan Nawrocki- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined federal, state and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds in Middle River as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s … Read more
–photo courtesy of facebook.com/250 The community of Perry Hall is turning 250 years old in 2025. Councilman David Marks said a celebration is planned for next year. “Perry Hall is 250 years old in 2025! A group of community leaders is planning a series or events to celebrate. Please join our Facebook page to stay … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department announces a new partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to protect communities from cybercrime which has become an evolving threat. Through the collaboration, two Baltimore County Police Corporals will become members of the FBI Cyber Task Force. As task force officers, Baltimore County Corporal Jasmine Fleet and Corporal Gregory … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road in reference to a pedestrian crash on Saturday, Sept. 7 around 11:30 p.m. Once on scene, detectives with the Crash Team determined that the individual was struck by a gray Honda CRV that did not remain at the scene. The Honda CRV will have … Read more
-Overlea’s defense was able to shut down Patapsco’s offense to get the 22-14 win– Dundalk, Perry Hall, Sparrows Point Parkville, Overlea and Chesapeake football teams are 1-0 after winning their opening games. Overlea 22 Patapsco 14 Overlea running back Da’von Shell had a 65-yard touchdown run as the Falcons start 1-0 with a 22-14 win … Read more
Jalon Brewer and Overlea pull out a 22-14 win at Patapsco -All photos courtesy of Rick Currier- Overlea was trailing Patapsco 14-6 in the third quarter but went on a 16-0 run to close out the game for the 22-14 victory on Friday afternoon. Overlea was able to move the ball in the first half … Read more
Meghan Anderson, a paraeducator at Parkville Middle School, was named Education Support Professional of the Year by the Maryland State Education Association. She was surprised with a visit to her classroom with the announcement. Anderson was named Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) Paraeducator of the Year back in May.
-photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- Sheetz is now open in Middle River at 10499 Campbell Boulevard. An official ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, Sept. 5. Sheetz is based out of Pennsylvania. This is the first Sheetz to open in Baltimore County. Sheetz are located Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and … Read more
An official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) Office will be held onThursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. The office is located at 25 Eastern Boulevard, Suite 98, in Essex. According to the Essex CDC, their mission of the organization is to build a strong, vibrant, economically viable … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded an overturned vehicle fire on I-95 south near Big Gunpowder Falls Thursday at 10:23 a.m. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle but it was reported bystanders were able to get the driver out of the utility truck. I-95 South was shut down. There was … Read more
Parkville Police Precinct 8 has named Officer A. Kubitz as July Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement. “Supervisors say Officer Kubitz promotes the well-being and safety of the community through her business checks, traffic stops and completion of investigations on her assigned post. “Her work during the month exemplifies the department’s values … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- Buffalo Wild Wings Go! held a grand opening at its location in Nottingham on Wednesday. County Councilman Mike Ertel attended the ribbon cutting. “This afternoon was the grand opening of Buffalo Wild Wings Go! It’s a fantastic new restaurant that has opened at 7694 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236,” … Read more
An Open House will be held at Perry Hall High School about the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation project. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. About the project on the BGE website “PJM Interconnection, the organization responsible for the safety and reliability of the regional electric transmission system, … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Dundalk Wednesday morning. The fire was reported in the 3000 block of Dunleer Road around 3:45 a.m. Crews began search and rescue efforts after being told that a child was still in the home. They located an 8-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The child was … Read more
The Baltimore County Council approved purchase of 85 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The county will purchase about 85 acres of the site closest to the community, combining it with about 50 acres of county-owned land. Roughly 33 acres will remain privately-owned, and this part will … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop on pedestrian safety initiatives along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and MD 702 (Southeast Boulevard). The MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) corridor in Baltimore County is planned for safety improvements as part of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan … Read more
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek will hold a Bear Creek Stream clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 7 Registration will be located at the intersection of Park Haven and Gray Haven Road (Near Bear Creek Elementary School), in Dundalk. There are registration tents and the “Clean Bread and Cheese Creek Banners. Registration will open at 8:00 am, … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board approved a $73 million contract (Phase 1) that awards Kiewit Infrastructure Co. as the Progressive Design-Builder that will undertake the complete design and construction of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement. Proposals were evaluated by the MDTA selection committee, and the contract was awarded to the proposal deemed … Read more
-Mount Carmel hosted Annapolis Area Christian at the first game at Renaissance Park- Mount Carmel Football is off to a good start after defeating Annapolis Area Christian 34 to 0 in their new home. The Essex high school moved its home games from Chase to the newly renovated Renaissance Park next to the Our Lady … Read more