B.J. Joseph 
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list was released with an Essex school was named best in Maryland and five other eastern Baltimore County high schools ranked in the top 170 statewide. Eastern Technical High School, located at in Essex, was ranked number one in Maryland and 33rd nationally. Eastern Tech … Read more
Baltimore County Rec and Parks will host an open house and community listening session in Middle River and Dundalk. The Middle River session will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Eastern Regional Park Gym, 11725 Eastern Ave. Another session is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at Sollers Point Multi-Purpose … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host a Virtual Industry Forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on May 7 at 2 p.m. During the forum, MDTA representatives will discuss the anticipated Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Process with potential consultants, contractors and subcontractors to help inform the pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Information on how … Read more
-Senator Kathy Klausmeier visited Weis Supermarket on Belair Road to talk about legislation to promote the AED program. Article and photo courtesy of Senator Kathy Klausmeier’s office- Today, I attended the Weis Store #206 in Nottingham/Overlea to talk about the importance of Maryland HB0288- AED Program (Joe Sheya Act) in Grocery Stores and Restaurants. I … Read more
Perry Hall Softball Gators bounced back in a big way as they propelled past the Sparrows Point Pointers on Monday in a 12-3 victory. Madison Carl led the offensive attack going 4-5 at the plate collecting a single in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th innings and a triple in the 6th. She drove in 3 … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department’s very popular Cops & Kids Baseball Camp is back for another summer in Dundalk. Children ages six to 13 are invited to register for the free camp, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 to 27 at Merritt Point Park. For more information, call 410-887-7337. To register: … Read more
–The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the new traffic problems created by the Key Bridge collapse and how to address these issues- We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. … Read more
Baltimore Port Alliance’s Hiring and Career Expo returns on May 2 at the CCBC Dundalk campus from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will get a chance to meet, network and interview with employers in the logistic and transportation sectors. BPA will also be recruiting entities that are offering resources and aid to affected port workers … Read more
Every school is trying to raise money this time of the year as end of the year activities are costly. Unfortunately, Stemmers Run Middle School (SRMS) PTSA finds themselves in a much deeper hole than most schools. The PTSA needs to raise money after $29,000 was stolen from their candy bar fundraiser last school year. … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a homicide in Nottingham on Sunday. Officers from Parkville were dispatched to the Unit Block of Whitelaw Place near Walther Blouevard, around 3:25 p.m. for a reported homicide. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Baltimore County Paramedics arrived and pronounced the … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motor multi-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon on the inner loop of Interstate 695 near Interstate 83. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to a two-vehicle crash on inner loop Interstate 695 prior to the Jones Falls Expressway. According to … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation- A house explosion was reported in Essex last year. The fire was reported on Saturday around 11 p.m. The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Assocation reported the fire in in the 40-block of Glenmoor Road. However; Baltimore County Fire Department reported the location near the intersection near Crafton … Read more
The Bowleys Quarters Community Clean Up will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Maryland Waterways and the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department will meet at Bowleys Quarters & Carroll Island road. Gloves, bags, vests, etc will be provided. Choose an area in Bowleys Quarters needing litter pick up. All help … Read more
Sandalwood Elementary School principal Melissa Lingenfelder was named Baltimore County Public School principal of the year. She has been at the Essex elementary school for the past seven years and has worked for BCPS for 22 years. Lingenfelder was recognized at a special Champions for Children Celebration Gala on Thursday, April 18, at George Washington … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a fire in the seasonal section of Target on Campbell Boulevard on Thursday, April 18 at 4:37 p.m It was reported that the fire was intentionally set. Fire was extinguished prior to arrival with multiple fire extinguishers. Units used fans to remove smoke and dry chemical agent from … Read more
-The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the Sixth District as he shares his thoughts on the 2024 Legislative Session- The 2024 Legislative Session ended on April 8th. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. I must admit that it was one … Read more
–photos courtesy of Essex VFC- The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a Rosedale apartment fire at Eagles Walk Apartments on Glendower Court on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Crews found three-tory apartment building with fire showing. Firefighters rescued a dog from the building and crews took care of until the puppy was safely reunited with its … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported police activity near Honeygo Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Officers were in the area investigating a reported stolen vehicle. The suspect, who fled on foot, is now in police custody and there is no threat to the community.
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews are operating on a two-alarm apartment fire on Glendower Court in Rosedale. The fire was reported on Tuesday, April 16 around 8:33 p.m. There was no further information at this time.
Councilman David Marks announced improvements will be made next month to better facilitate access by walkers to Gunpowder Elementary School in Perry Hall. “The project involves improvements to pathways that connect Gunpowder Elementary School, including repairs to the existing sidewalk at Lovebird Court,” Marks explained. “This should not only help students who walk to the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Eastern Tech Boosters– According to the Perry Hall High School Athletics Page, Eastern Tech softball picked up a big home win over Perry Hall 7 to 4 on Monday. Perry Hall started with a 2 to 0 lead when Gator Jenna Neff doubled in two runs in the third inning. Eastern Tech … Read more