B.J. Joseph 
Essex officers responded to a Sunday crash that occurred in the 200 block of Back River Neck Road in Essex. A preliminary investigation determined a 2016 Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Back River Neck Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole around 7 a.m. The driver, 64-year-old Barry Stokes, was … Read more
Baltimore County today announced it has entered into an agreement in principle with Charlotte-based Forsite Development to acquire major portions of former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River and preserve the majority of the site as future parkland. “I am proud of the ways in which our administration is preserving cherished open space … Read more
Edwin Pérez, a Spanish teacher at Parkville High School, will be honored as the 2024 Latinx Educator of the Year by the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC). The award will be presented during the Latinx Educator Awards Reception to be held on Friday, March 8, in Kansas City, Mo. This year, 116 educators from many states … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks- Baltimore County gave an update on the construction of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center. The new $10 million facility will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School. “Construction is buzzing at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center, and we’re thrilled to share the progress with … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews responded to the Colony Motel at 11111 Pulaski Highway in Middle River for an injured person. It was reported that a person was crushed by a vehicle. The incident took place on Friday, March 1 at 11:34 p.m. There was no information on the condition of … Read more
Following significant declines in nuisance midge levels along Back River in Eastern Baltimore County, County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that midge reduction treatments will continue this spring. Aerial spraying – along with remediation inside Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant – is expected to begin on Monday, March 4, and continue through the fall. … Read more
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks– Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced an agreement in which the old Perry Hall Elementary School (known as the Annex) will be recommended for protection as a historic landmark. In return, Marks said he will support rezoning the property to accommodate expanded business uses at the location. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A motor vehicle collision involving an overturned vehicle was reported on Wednesday night in Essex. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the crash in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane near Kayden Lane around 7:10 p.m. Crews arrived to find a two-car accident with one vehicle on its … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski- BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joined members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County and the Baltimore County delegation in officially cutting the ribbon on the new Red House Run Elementary School in Rosedale. The ceremony was held on Thursday … Read more
The high school basketball playoffs started in Baltimore County this week. Here is a look at the nine boys and girls teams in eastern Baltimore County. Boys 4A Dundalk defeated Perry Hall at home 74 to 63 on Tuesday. The Owls travel to Parkville on Thursday to play the defending state champion Knights. On the … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews reponded to a hit-and-run accident in Nottingham. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Campbell Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7:35 p.m. It was reported that a silver SUV hit the pedestrian and then fled the scene, leaving the injured … Read more
Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk is a “Chesapeake Road Runners” charity event scheduled for Saturday, March 16 · 8am – noon at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Graces Quarters Road in Chase. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:55 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit environmental and scholarship programs. Register … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a cleanup in the Sparrow Point area on Saturday, March 2. BRRC will hold the cleanup on Morse Lane, Beachwood and Lynhurst roads. Interested volunteers are invited to meet at Tiki Lee’s, 4309 Shore Rd, Sparrows Point, 21219, at 9 a.m. All supplies will be provided by BRRC. … Read more
The Avenue at White Marsh announced that four stores are scheduled to open in the Spring of 2024. F45 will open its doors on Saturday. March 2. J.Crew Factory is also expected to open in early March. World Market and Silver Diner are set to open in the spring, but no official dates have not … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported units responded to multi-vehicle crash with entrapment and multiple injuries on Silver Spring Road near Manorfeld Road and Yvonne Avenue in Nottingham. Four vehicles were involved in the crash with one person heavily entrapped, and at least three people were injured on Monday around 8:30 p.m. The trapped patient … Read more
The NeighborSpace of Baltimore County and Turner Station Conservation will host two community meetings in Dundalk to inform the public about flooding in the Turner Station neighborhood. The first meeting is tonight at Sollers Point Multipurpose Center from 6 to 8 p.m. and the second meeting will be held at the Fleming Center on Saturday, … Read more
–photo courtesy of Aero Acres Community Improvement Association- The Aero Acres Community Improvement Association announced the reopening of a the tot lot in the Aero Acres community. A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday to celebrate the new playground equipment. “We want to express our sincere appreciation to Mrs. (Ashley) Buxenstein of the Aero Acres … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 north near Bradshaw Road in Kingsville. The accident was reported on Sunday, Feb. 25 around 3:21 p.m. It was reported four vehicles were involved and multiple injured people.
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Units responded to the report of a house fire on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Farm Elementary School and Bird River Road on Friday around 1:28 p.m. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, arriving units reported smoke from the roof. Access to Vincent Farm Elementary School … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- A Thursday night fire was reported in Dundalk. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported fire crews were battling a house fire on Old Battle Grove Road near North Point Village. The fire was reported on Thursday, Feb. 22 around 10 p.m. There was … Read more
Team BCPS students, parents, caregivers, and stakeholders are invited to participate in the 2024 BCPS Curriculum Nights. These events are opportunities for families to learn more about BCPS curriculum and system efforts to improve instruction in English language arts, mathematics, early childhood education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and special education. BCPS staff … Read more