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-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County announced that Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week has returned and will be held from July 12-21. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 30 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a beloved Baltimore County tradition for our … Read more
Baltimore County Rec and Parks is cutting a ribbon to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and a scoreboard. The ribbon cutting will take place on on Monday, July 8 … Read more
–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and is … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close interchange ramps and detour traffic at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / MD 41 (Perring Parkway) interchange in Parkville beginning Sunday night, July 7. The overnight closures will allow contractor crews to upgrade traffic barriers (guardrail) on eight ramps through late July, weather permitting. Crews … Read more
The 90th Dundalk Independence Day Parade took place Thursday morning in Old Dundalk. Here are some of the photos.
–photo courtesy of Maryland DNR- As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County has continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings over the first half of 2024. As of July 1, 2024, the county recorded 11 homicides: down over 31 percent year-over-year — and down over 66 percent compared … Read more
A man was arrested in Dundalk and charged with attempted murder after an encounter with police. The traffic stop was conducted in the 3300 block of McShane Way just before midnight on Sunday, June 30. During the stop, other officers responded to assist. While speaking with the male driver, and sole occupant, of the vehicle, … Read more
Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 1. Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street around 10 a.m.for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced 20-year-old … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released a statement that he will protect land Around Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons for future development “This morning, I am announcing I will recommend protection of 275 acres of land in the Franklin Square Drive area as Neighborhood Commons, or open space, zoning. “This is the first … Read more
The Dundalk Independence Day Parade has released their official lineup. The parade starts 8:15 a.m. on Thursday. GREEN KICKOFF DIVISION ANNOUNCER-DUNDALK SHOPPING CENTER STAGE Jess Lilli and Rocco Lilli ANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE Arkia Wade and Karie May PREANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE Michael Andy Green-1 Company 6: Dundalk Station Green-2 Company 26: North Point / … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that homicide detectives are on the scene of a fatal shooting in the 7700 block of Gough Street in Colgate on Monday night. According to police, one adult male has been pronounced deceased at the scene. There is no further information. This story will be updated.
Detectives with the Baltimore Count Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 24-year-old Lewis Laury on Monday, July 1. Detectives received information of an inappropriate relationship between Laury and a minor. Laury, who is a teacher with Baltimore City Public Schools has been charged with second-degree rape and sexual offense in the third degree. He … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department. Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has held senior leadership roles including … Read more
Officer G. Scarborough has been named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month for May. “Supervisors say his dedication to profession and commitment to keeping the community safe is exceptional,” Baltimore County Police said in an offical statement. “He had several arrests during the month and worked with detectives to investigate a robbery that led … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking parent and staff volunteers to serve on a committee charged with studying boundary lines affecting the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction between White Marsh and Chase. The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary study is to realign school boundaries of the Greenleigh development to mitigate potential transportation issues; parent … Read more
It was reported that a vehicle struck a tree in Dundalk on Saturday. According to the report, a person was ejected from the vehicle around 11:38 p.m. The accident was reported in the 7400 block of German Hill Road across from the crab house. There are unconfirmed reports that the crash took place in a … Read more
The North Point-Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Carnival, fireworks and annual parade returns in the last week of July near the fire station grounds at 7500 North Point Road. The carnival starts on Tuesday, July 23 and runs until Friday, July 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. The fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 23 … Read more
Here is a list of parades, fireworks and festivals in eastern Baltimore County over the next few days. If we missed any, please email us at eastcountytimes@gmail.com Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2 Dundalk Heritage Fair Heritage Park 2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk MD, 21222 The Heritage Fair will include music, food, beer garden, rides, games and … Read more
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Officers responded to the unit block of Handworth Way in Carney for a shots fired call. Once on scene around 2:20 a.m., officers located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, he was transported to a local … Read more
THE AVENUE LIVE outdoor music series continues every Friday and Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m, through August! Food and drink tents will be open 6– 9 p.m. Enjoy patio dining or grab a bite from one of our eateries and feel free to bring a blanket (chairs prohibited). “Adult beverages” available for purchase in the … Read more