B.J. Joseph 
-The following article was shared by Councilman David Marks on social media about the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April … Read more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin to operate the following Business Recovery Centers (BRC) to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Dundalk Renaissance Center 11 Center Place … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has named Dr. Edralin Pagarigan, coordinator of Golden Ring Middle School’s health sciences magnet program, a 2024 CDC Science Ambassador Fellow. As a Science Ambassador Fellow, she will participate in a mandatory course from July 15–19 at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. In … Read more
–photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters and U.S. Coast Guard– U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region reported the Captain of the Port (COTP) established a temporary alternate channel on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge for commercially essential vessels. … Read more
With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD … Read more
–photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region- Maryland State Police reported that the Unified Command commenced cutting operations Saturday to remove wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Highly trained demolition crews began cutting the top portion of the north side of the collapsed bridge using an exothermic cutting torch. Two … Read more
Baltimore County Police officers are investigating a fatal shooting in Overlea on Friday night. Officers from the White Marsh Precinct responded to the 5700 block of Emelia Avenue around 10:38 p.m. for a shots fired call. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Baltimore County Paramedics … Read more
BGE is embarking on a large transmission upgrade project called BGE Brandon Shores Mitigation. The project is necessary due to the announced retirement of Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores Generating Station, a significant coal-fired electric power plant located in Northern Anne Arundel County. As part this project BGE is upgrading several existing BGE substations, constructing one … Read more
Key Brewing in Dundalk will hold a “Support the Port” event today from 4 to 9 p.m. at 2500 Grays Road. This is a music event that has been created to support local port workers. All musicians, engineers, and equipment rentals have donated their services for free and 10% of all beer sales will be … Read more
Maryland Waterways Foundation will hold a Nottingham cleanup on Friday, March 29 on 4300 block Fitch Avenue. The cleanup will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This is the start of Stemmers Run which flows to Back River and then out to the Chesapeake Bay. Great way to give back and get outside … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Maryland State Police have released the names of two of the victims, who bodies were found in the Patapsco River this morning after yesterday’s Key Bridge collapse. Dundalk resident Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, and Baltimore resident Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, were identified as their bodies were found … Read more
District 7A Del. Ryan Nawrocki and Del. Kathy Szeliga: “Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuilding efforts must mimic the response of the I-35 Mississippi River Bridge collapse” In response to the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims who are most affected by this tragedy. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Rescue crews are still onsite in the Dundalk area after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning. Baltimore County reported that six people remain unaccounted for at this point and two people were recovered from the water this morning. This tragedy has affected areas around Baltimore. … Read more
-photo courtesy of Chesapeake Marine Towing and Salvage- The Maryland Transportation Authority reported that the Francis Key Bridge (I-695) collapsed due to a ship strike on Tuesday morning. Mass casualties have been reported. Mutiple people have been reported missing. Baltimore County Fire Department reported it responded with numerous water rescue resources just before 2 a.m. … Read more
–photo courtesy of NJCAA- CCBC Essex Women’s Basketball team had their season ended on Friday night by Johnson County 59 to 54. This was the national semifinals for the NJCAA Division II Women’s Championship. The Lady Knights would go on and lose in the third-place game on Saturday to Mesa. The team advanced to the … Read more
Officers from the White Marsh precinct responded to the 8200 block of Perry Hall Boulevard near White Marsh Mall for a reported stabbing on Saturday around 1:50 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located an adult male victim who suffered a non-life-threatening cut wound while inside the location. The adult male victim was … Read more
Baltimore Swarm Lacrosse Club made a donation of lacrosse equipment to Perry Hall Middle School. “We were so excited to continue our efforts to #growthegame today at Perry Hall Middle School PTSA. We donated 40 sticks, 2 goals, and a bucket of balls so that the 1700 students there can play lacrosse in gym class,” … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 returns on Saturday, May 18 starting at 10 a.m. at 415 Williams Court in the Greenleigh Crossroads Community in Middle River. There will be family fun & entertainment at the event. There will be of over 50 exhibitors and a Kids zone, including Ms. Dee the Clown, Live Butterfly Exhibit & … Read more
-photo courtesy of LinkedIn- Melissa Lingenfelder has been the principal of Sandalwood Elementary School in Essex for seven years and was recognized as BCPS Elementary School Principal of the Year. “I was full of emotions: shock, joy, pride, and excitement to be honored for the accomplishments of Sandalwood in this way,” Lingenfelder said about her … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDOT- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its units and Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company are handling a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 north at New Forge Road in Kingsville. The accident took place Friday around 6:30 a.m. It was reported approximately five vehicles were involved in the crash. It waa also reported … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Internet Gaming that passed by the Maryland General Assembly- Currently in the Maryland Legislation there is a bill number HB1319 on Internet Gaming. This legislation will allow casino games online. While it would create additional revenue for the state and easier access, it … Read more