B.J. Joseph 
-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
Storyville at the Rosedale Library is closed through Saturday, September 21, for refurbishments, such as painting, new carpeting and upgraded art. Storyville opened in 2010 and Baltimore County Public Library said needed some upgrades. “Storyville has welcomed nearly 700,000 visitors, and is ready for a little face lift!.” said a statement from BCPL “The Rosedale … Read more
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced a construction project on Harford Road between the Baltimore/Harford County line. Here is their release Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade traffic barriers along MD 147 (Harford Road) at Little Gunpowder Falls and the Baltimore/Harford county line on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The $156,000 barrier upgrade work … Read more
–photo courtesy Matt Luchetski/Towson University- The Perry Hall High School Athletic Department announced women’s professional soccer team DC Power FC in the USL signed Perry Hall alum and Towson University standout Phoebe Canoles to their team for the 2024/2025 season. The former Gator is a three-time All-Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) selection who played five seasons … Read more
–The following press release was submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the plans for the Gerst Park site in Perry Hall- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that concept plans are now available for the Gerst Road Park site. The 22-acre park will be located east of Gerst Road in Perry Hall. Councilman … Read more
-photo courtesy of CCBC Dundalk Honors- Perry Hall High School grad and CCBC Essex alum Andrea Rodriguez Avila was found dead on the campus of Rice University after a fatal shooting on Monday. CCBC announced it will hold a candlelight vigil in her honor. “The news of the tragic loss of Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a … Read more
Here is the 2024 high school football season for the high schools in eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Mount Carmel, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). The season kicks off Aug. 30 for Mount Carmel and on Sept. 6 for the BCPS schools. Schedules subject to change. WEEK 0 Friday, … Read more
Celebrate Baltimore’s waterfront culture and history at Waterfront Festival at Rocky Point in Essex The event will be held at Rocky Point Park and Beach, 2200 Rocky Point Beach Road on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks and more. Parking and admission are free. Some … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- A community input meeting was held for the new Rosedale RAC Center public input meeting. The 14,000 sq ft RAC Center will be opens in the fall. According to Councilman Mike Ertel the center will feature an E-gaming/sports theme throughout the building with a designated E-gaming suite. “There will … Read more
Dundalk community advocate and local historian Patricia Paul passed away Saturday, Aug. 24 at the age of 70. She was a descendent of the Stansbury family. According to Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, Patricia graduated from Patapsco High School in 1972 and from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1977 with a BA in … Read more
It was a scary scene at Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh as the school was evacuated after a malfunctioning air conditioning unit on Wednesday. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews arrived at the school for an HVAC related issue around 10:15 a.m. It was reported that a pipe ruptured,leaking fluid … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival Committee- The Essex Day Festival Committee announced its Entertainment Schedule for their 2024 event on Saturday, Sept. 14. Classic Rock band Experience takes the Main Stage from 1:30-2:30 p.m. They will be followed by AREA 52 on the Main Stage from 3 to 4 p.m. Twenty Dollar Prophet will … Read more
The following press release has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road … Read more
A new business is set to open in Essex this weekend. Ramos Latin Market ESSEX is holding a grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 31 at noon. Guest will receive a free taquito at the event. The store is located at 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 100. For more information, visit their website.
The Baltimore County Crash Team reported a man was killed Sunday after a single-vehicle crash in Rosedale. Units responded to the 8700 block of Philadelphia Road on Aug. 25 when, they determined the driver sustained fatal injuries after the 2024 Can-Am Ryker he was riding lost control and traveled into a wooded area, where the … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a press release about a new School Bus Camera Safety Program for their buses. Here is their release: Under a new initiative, focused on student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to install automated school bus enforcement cameras on nearly … Read more
Sparrows Point Senior HS Class of 1974 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Bowman Restaurant Banquet Room, 9306 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21234 Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets: Email: SPHS1974Reunion@gmail.com Contacts: Joyce Jacobs Mason 410-499-4151 or Roseann Price Tucker 443-904-0602
The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Behavioral Health and CCBC are hosting an Overdose Awareness Event on Tuesday, Aug. 27 to raise awareness and honor lives lost to overdose. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at CCBC’s Dundalk Campus, 7200 Sollers Point Road.
-photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- It was Opening Day for all Baltimore County Public Schools and Nottingham Middle School is now open for learning! Today Nottingham Middle principal Bryan Thanner and the staff opened its doors for students. The new 1,410 seat school is located on King Avenue at the old Nottingham Park site. … Read more
There was a report that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on I-695 in Sparrows Point Sunday night. According to the report, the victim was not conscious and not breathing. The emergency call was made on Sunday at 9:30 and the accident took place on the Beltway around Mile Maker 44.1.