B.J. Joseph

Benjamin Joesph has covered news in Eastern Baltimore County since 2006. He started as a reporter with the original East County Times in 2006. He started East Baltco News and later Eastcountytimes.com in 2022.

House Fire Reported on Ebenezer Road in White Marsh

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–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Multiple units were on the scene of a dwelling fire in White Marsh on Monday night. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported the fire on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Farm Lane and Bird River Rd. The fire was reported around 9:15 p.m. Creww reported heavy fire … Read more

M/V Dali Finally Removed from Key Bridge Site

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–photo courtesy of Unified Command- Salvors working with the Key Bridge Response Unified Command refloated and moved the M/V Dali Monday at approximately 7 a.m. The M/V Dali is being relocated to a local marine terminal. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: ● U.S. Coast Guard ● U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ● Maryland … Read more

Port Announces Dali to be Released and Return of Cruises

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-photo courtesy of Port of Baltimore- Port Director Jonathan Daniels, Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Estee Pinchasin, and U.S. Coast Guard Captain David O’Connell briefed the Baltimore Port Alliance this morning on the latest to refloat the Dali and open the channel wider. The Dali is expected to be refloated early next … Read more

695/Broening Highway Interchange Opening Moves to May 20

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The Maryland Transportation Authority has rescheduled their date to allow access to Broening Highway is via existing turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). The new date is now scheduled for Monday, May 20. The MDTA also announced tolling operations at the I-695 turnaround are not in effect when … Read more

Man Sentenced in Dundalk February 2021 Fatal Shooting

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Damion D. Moffett, 27, was sentenced today to Life without the Possibility of Parole plus 20 years in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County for First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm. On February 23, 2021, the Baltimore County Police were called to the 2900 block of Yorkway in Dundalk because of a report … Read more

Work Authority to Open Sparrows Point Store

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Work Authority Baltimore, a leading retailer of men’s and women’s safety shoes and boots, safety apparel, and accessories, announced they are opening their first U.S. store in Sparrows Point. There are 38 stores across Canada. The new store is located at 6995 Bethlehem Blvd., Suite 103 at Tradepoint Atlantic. À grand opening and ribbon cutting … Read more

Parkville Middle Teacher Named Paraeducator of the Year

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC) has named Meghan Anderson of Parkville Middle School as its Paraeducator of the Year. Anderson was surprised on the job this week with award presentatons from an entourage including Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers, Chief of Staff Mildred … Read more

Olszewski, Klacik, Collier Among Local Primary Winners

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Early Voting in Baltimore County

Baltimore County Executive and Millers Island resident John Olszewski Jr. started off his bid to become the next Congressman of the 2nd District with a big win as he received over 78 percent of the vote in the Congressional District 2 (Baltimore and Carrol County) primary. Del. Harry Bhandari, an Overlea resident, came in a … Read more

Teens Arrested After Crime Incidents in Parkville &Towson

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Baltimore County detectives have taken eight juveniles and one 18-year-old into custody following a series of crimes that occurred last week in the Baltimore County Police Department’s Towson and Parkville Precincts. Detectives have identified three separate groups of teens responsible for committing these crimes which include carjacking, robbery and burglary. Detectives have taken four juveniles … Read more

Kingsville VFC Vehicles Damaged After I-95 Crash

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-photo courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company- It was reported by the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company that two of its vehicles were struck during an medical emergency on I-95. According to reports, crews responded Friday around 9 p.m. on I-95 South at Mile Marker 68 (White Marsh). Shortly after arriving on scene, the engine and … Read more

Several Accidents Reported on 95 from City to Harford Co.

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–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- It has been a busy night on the roads as the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported several crashes on I-95 on Saturday evening. One crash was reported southbound near the Baltimore/Harford County line. Another accident was reported northbound near the Baltimore County/City line.

I-695/Broening Highway Interchange Reopens May 15

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Maryland Transportation Authority announced the turnaround from Broening Highway to Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop will reopen on Wednesday, May 15. Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard (Exit 42) and follow detour to return to the Inner Loop. The last exit from the Inner Loop remains Exit … Read more

State Highway Holding Open House for Belair Road Project

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public open house, Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an improvement project along US 1 (Belair Road) from the Baltimore City line to I-695 in Overlea. The open house will be held at the Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road, Baltimore … Read more

MDTA Looking to Improve Toll Plaza Traffic on 895 Tunnel

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With the loss of the I-695 Key Bridge, traffic has significantly increased at the alternative Harbor Crossings of the I-95 Fort McHenry and I-895 Baltimore Harbor tunnels. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is committed to evaluating traffic patterns to ensure the most efficient flow while prioritizing motorist safety. As such starting the week of May … Read more