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.

Proposal to Merge Catholic Parishes in East Baltimore Co

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The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced a proposal to reduce the number of catholic parishes in the Baltimore area from 61 to 26. The reduction and merger includes communities in Dundalk, Essex, Overlea and Rosedale. Here is the proposal in Eastern Baltimore County. Dundalk/Edgemere Our Lady of Hope, 7945 North Boundary Road; Sacred Heart of Mary, … Read more

Building Bridges Bike Ride in Parkville

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This event has been cancelled. Delegate Carl Jackson announces the 1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride in Parkville. The free event will be held on Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Parkville High School. This an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first responders and to participate in family … Read more

Saturday Cleanups Held in Parkville and Rosedale

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-photo courtesy of HPCA- Harford Park Community Association (HPCA) in Parkville and Holland Hills in Rosedale both held a cleanup on Saturday. Neighbors and volunteers from the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy collected around 47 bags of trash from the Herring Run and Harford Park this morning — 47 bags. The crew also cleaned out a discarded … Read more

Perry Hall Softball Defeated Sparrows Point 6 to 5

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-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Softball- According to the Perry Hall High School Athletics page, Perry Hall softball defeated Sparrows Point 6-5 on Wednesday. The Pointers scored two in the first inning to go up 2 to 0. The Gators answered with a single by Madison Carl and then Addison Dunlap bunted her … Read more

Large Piece of Support Steel Removed from Key Bridge Site

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-photo courtesy of Charles Delano, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command salvors use the crane barge Chesapeake 1000 to move a large piece of supporting steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Sunday, April 14 in Dundalk. The Chesapeake … Read more

Inner Loop to Close at Sparrows Point

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The Maryland Transporation Authority reports a new closure on the Beltway in Sparrows Point this week. The Inner Loop I-695 southeast corridor closure point in effect by Monday morning. Inner Loop closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be last exit for drivers. This was planned construction before the Key … Read more

Apartment Fire Reported in Bowleys Quarters

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association- Baltimore County Fire Department reported two alarm apartment fire in Bowleys Quarters. The fire was reported on Starwood Court on Saturday around 6 p.m. There was report of heavy fire in roof. It was reported two firefighters were injured, One injury was minor and another one waa … Read more

Dundalk Man Dies in Harford County Crash

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Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Harford County. The deceased are identified as Matthew Rockstroh, 36, of Dundalk and Bryan Frei, 44, of Jarrettsville. Rockstroh was the operator of a Chevrolet Equinox involved in the crash. Frei was the operator of a Toyota Tacoma involved in the … Read more

Worker Falls 30 Feet From Ladder in White Marsh

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The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to 10301 Philadelphia Road for a worker that reportedly fell approximately 30 feet while descending a ladder. This incident was reported on Friday around 8:35 a.m. The area is directly behind the White Marsh Volunteer Fire station where warehouses are being constructed. There was no further information.

Marshy Point Spring Festival Returns Saturday

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The Marshy Point Spring Festival will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking and admission are free! Enjoy native plant sales, music, food, craft games and animal encounters. The Marshy Point Nature Center is located at 7130 Marshy Point Road in Middle River. For more information, visit their website.

PORT Act Signed into Law by Maryland Governor

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–photo courtesy of Gov. Wes Moore- Members of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities Regional Trade (PORT Act) on Monday and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday. These bill will help assist businesses that are hurt by the Key Bridge collapse and establish a scholarship program … Read more

Police Report Several incidents at Mall Carnival

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Baltimore County Police reported officers from the White Marsh Precinct handled several incidents Saturday night at a carnival in the 8200 block of Perry Hall Blouevard near White Marsh Mall. According to police, the carnival was staffed with security and off-duty officers who requested assistance due to multiple disturbances. The carnival staff closed the event … Read more

Biden Tours Key Bridge Damage in Dundalk

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– photo courtesy of President Joe Biden Facebook page- President Joe Biden visited the Dundalk area on Friday afternoon as he took a tour of the damage at the Key Bridge site. “From the air, I saw a bridge that’s been ripped apart. But here on the ground, I see a community that’s come together. … Read more

BCPS Reports Graduation Rate Increases in 2023

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The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students rose to 84.9 percent, according to data recently released by the Maryland State Department of Education. The graduation rate for the Class of 2023 increased by nearly half a percentage point from the previous year’s rate of 84.5 percent. The graduation rate for students … Read more