B.J. Joseph 
The following article has been submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about the proposed development at Fort Howard. The proposed development of housing at Fort Howard has sparked deep concern and frustration among myself, locals, and especially veterans. An amendment to Maryland HB538, which allows housing to be built on leased VA land without … Read more
Historical Society of Essex and Middle River is having Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, and community leader Sister Muriel Gray, as guest speakers. They will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident Henrietta Lacks, who died of cervical cancer in 1951. … Read more
US National Weather Service Baltimore/ Washington reports a Winter Weather Advisory is in place across the metro area from 7 to 11 a.m. as snow showers are possible. Conditions will turn blustery this afternoon with some lingering snow showers.
Join Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the group’s first cleanup of 2025 Look for the BRRC Trailer in the Food Lion parking lot to sign in and receive your supplies. Coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those … Read more
Two Baltimore County Public School juniors – Foresight Ogungbe of Eastern Technical High School, and Sophie Vijayan of Towson High School – are the final candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-26 school year. The two finalists were selected following application reviews and interviews with a … Read more
-photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported at house fire in the 8600 block of Lawrence Hill Road off Silver Spring Road in Nottingham. The fire was reported around 5:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. There were no further information.
Officer H. Warlick has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is the official statement from Baltimore County Police: Supervisors say her permanent post is one of the busiest in the precinct and she’s becoming an officer that her supervisors can depend upon. She investigates all calls for service to the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company- The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company a reported structure fire, located in the Glenbauer road area of Kingsville last night. Crews arrived to find a three story building with fire showing from the 1st floor and the garage area. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the first … Read more
More details about the new Middle River library proposal are now for the public. The proposal would have Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) partnering with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River. The project would include a 25,810-square-foot library branch and adjacent 116-space parking lot. More details will be provided at the District … Read more
BCPS high school students are invited to join the BCPS Student Career Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at CCBC Dundalk at 7200 Sollers Point Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is for students who are interested in learning more about vocational careers and apprentice program in the Baltimore County area. Register now.
Members of the Baltimore County Fire Department are holding Hands-Only CPR Training on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Rosedale Branch – Public Service Area. Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR. This training is for anyone 14 and up. For … Read more
-photo courtesy of Casa Mias White Marsh- Update- The water main has been repaired A huge water main break has reported in the area of Honeygo Boulevard, Beaconsfield Road, and Silver Spring Road. The incident was reported Saturday morning. Councilman David Marks provided an update from Baltimore City Department of Public Works – “I have … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will install new work zone traffic signs on eastbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop) between MD 41 (Perring Parkway) and MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville, beginning 9 a.m. Monday Feb. 17. Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, weather permitting. During … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced three $20 million Construction Management and Inspection Services contracts which were approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contracts, awarded to Greenman-Pederson, Inc./Gannett Fleming, Inc., a Joint Venture; Michael Baker International, Inc. / STV, Inc., a Joint Venture; and … Read more
-photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department– Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported a fire in Dundalk on Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to a house fire on Dundalk Avenue near Belclare Road around 10:30 a.m. There were reports of people trapped inside the home and that resulted … Read more
An Overlea High School teacher is on administrative leave after he allegedly posted controversial tweets on X.com (formerly Twitter) According to the Baltimore Banner, there was a Twitter handle that used the name “RennerTraining” and a post on Feb. 3 allegedly stated “Was just sent a list of students who are allowed to legally skip … Read more
A Baltimore County judge has sentenced Nicole Johnson to life in prison, with all but 50 years suspended. Johnson was arrested in July 2021 during an Essex traffic stop by Baltimore County police at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard near Wagners Lane. Officers on the scene discovered the decomposing bodies of her 7-year-old niece and … Read more
Massoni’s Italian Restaurant, located at 8833 Belair Rd in Perry Hall reported its business was burglarized and shared a photo of a possible suspect (above). Here is their statement We opened Massoni’s in 2021 and we were welcomed to Perry Hall with open arms & we have been blessed with incredible support from the community … Read more
The Greater North Point Association has rescheduled its special meeting to next Monday Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the North Point Public Library at Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue. The meeting was originally scheduled for tonight. The agenda is to discuss plans to develop the Fort Howard Veterans Hospital site, especially as it … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. As a reminder, virtual learning on inclement weather days occurs on a 2-hour delay schedule for students. Schools have shared their 2-hour delay schedule directly with families. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Offices will open on … Read more
Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, sent the following press release that stated Deandre Antoine Wright, 21, of Rosedale, and Demetris Tyron Hollis, 20, of Middle River were each convicted today by a Baltimore County jury of First Degree Murder and other charges. Deandre Antoine Wright, 21, of Rosedale, and Demetris Tyron Hollis, 20, … Read more