B.J. Joseph 
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks gave an update on the water main break at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in Nottingham on Wednesday. “A contractor working on a storm drain project on behalf of the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) inadvertently damaged an existing 24” water main and notified Baltimore City Department of Public Works … Read more
–photo courtesy of Vince Ciattei Instagram – A Perry Hall High Gator almost made it to the 2024 Summer Olympics. Vince Ciattei, Perry Hall High Class of 2013 grad, came within a seconds of making the U.S. Olympic Team for the Paris games. Ciaettei finished fourth in the Men’s 1500m and just missed out making the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Tradepoint Atlantic- Tradepoint Atlantic announced that a new Starbucks location is opening in Sparrows Point on Thursday, June 27. The national cafe company is opening its location at 100 Bethlehem Blvd. “Wake up and smell the coffee this Thursday, June 27, as we officially welcome Starbucks to Tradepoint Marketplace! Get your caffeine … Read more
–photo courtesy of Dundalkheritagefair.com- The Dundalk 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 4 starting at 9:15 PM (Grange Elementary). While the fireworks can be viewed in numerous sites throughout Dundalk, they are primarily centered around Grange Elementary. The fireworks take place at the North Point Government Center at the corner of … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on scene of a commercial building fire in the 1400 block of Martin Boulevard in Middle River. The fire was reported on Tuesday at 6:29 p.m. Crews arrived to find fire along the roof line, no fire within the building. Fire has been knocked after arrival. Fire investigator … Read more
The second annual Kingsville Fireworks will take place on Friday, July 5. Gates open at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Mount Vista Park, 11101 Raphel Road in Kingsville and is brought to you by the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. The fireworks will begin between 9 – 9:30 p.m. and last for approximately … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation announced Essex Fall Movie Nights return on the first Friday of the month in August, September and October. The movies are from 6 to 9 p.m at different Essex locations. “Elemental” will play at Mars Estate Rec. Activity Center, 1490 E. Homeberg Ave on Aug. 2 “Inside Out 2” will take … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start highway maintenance asphalt paving work on two segments of MD 7 (Philadelphia Road) in eastern Baltimore County on Tuesday, June 25. The work on both projects will be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Beginning Tuesday night, contractor crews will begin a $87,000 project to … Read more
The Fullerton Fireworks at Fullerton Field, 4304 Fullerton Avenue, will return on Thursday, July 4 with entertainment starting in the afternoon and Maryland’s largest firework show beginning at 9:15 p.m. Food vendors onsite include Jimmy’s Seaford and Bullseyes Pit Beef & Catering. According to its Facebook page, the music performances this year start at 2 p.m … Read more
Emergency crews were on the scene of an open water rescue as a boat was reported sinking at North Point State Park in the 8400 block of North Point Road. The 30-foot boat was reported at 100 feet away from the pier near the trolley station and was “taking on water”. According to the report, … Read more
Middle River Concert Band will hold three summer concerts in the area. The first concert is at Middle River Assembly of God, 9620 Bird River Road on Monday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Angel Park, located at 9650 Honeygo Blvd., will host a concert on Monday July 8 at 7 p.m. The final concert will … Read more
US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports Heat Advisories have been issued for a large chunk of the region from on Saturday, June 22 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Expected heat index values will sit between 102-108 degrees with air temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Use caution if spending long periods of time … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that Marcel Traoren, who was the six-year old located in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk, died at an area hospital. Officers responded to a call for service for a missing person at risk. When officers arrived at the location, they were notified the missing person was 6-years-old, autistic and … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews located 6-year-old Marcel Traoren in the waters of Lynch Cove in Dundalk The child was located Friday around 11:30 a.m. He has been transported by EMS to an area hospital where he later died.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced it will temporarily close and detour interchange ramps at the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) / US 40 (Pulaski Highway) interchange in the Golden Ring area beginning Sunday, June 23. This is part of a $200,000 traffic barrier installation project that is expected to be complete by late … Read more
Pooles Island Brewing Company is holding “First Responder’s Day” at its location at 11695 Crossroads Circle Suite A in Middle River on Saturday, July 13 from noon to 9 p.m. The event will benefit Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue! It is expected to be a day of demonstrations, activities, food and drinks. Tickets will … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting it’s 1st Waterfront Front Festival in Essex at the end of September 2024. The event will be held at Rocky Point Beach. To plan for the event, Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting an input meeting in partnership with Rec and Parks Wednesday, July 10 at … Read more
The 90th Dundalk Independence Day Parade will take place on Thursday July 4, 2024 with a kickoff of 8:15 a.m. There is no rain date. The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center and ends on Liberty Parkway near Dunmanway. The parade lineup will be announced in a few weeks. For more information, visit … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS YouTube page- Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Eric Eiswert has been named new principal at Sparrows Point Middle School. Eiswert takes over for Mary Boswell-McComas, who left the school to take over as superintendent at Kent Conty Public Schools. Eiswert was the principal at Pikesville High School and has over … Read more
In response to growing concerns about the safety of online marketplace transactions and to prevent crimes associated with these exchanges – the Baltimore County Police Department established Transaction Safe Zones in each of its precincts. These designated areas provide a secure environment for residents to conduct transactions with peace of mind. Here is a list … Read more