B.J. Joseph 
Breaking news out of Essex as Baltimore County Police is currently on the scene of a shooting in the area of Old Eastern and Selig Avenue. It has been reported two teenage juveniles have been transported to an area hospital on Sunday afternoon. This is all the information at this time, but the story will … Read more
The Local at the Avenue announced they will have a visit twice from the Baltimore Raven Cheerleaders this weekend at their restaurant THE AVENUE at White Marsh. The cheerleaders will be onsite at the restaurant on Friday, Jan. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again on Sunday, Jan. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. … Read more
-The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about their highlights and concerns for the 2024 Legislative Session- The delegates eagerly anticipate the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, which lasts for 90 days until Sine Die on April 8th. The delegates look forward to introducing a package of … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee in cleaning up at Hyde Park, 1565 Hyde Road in Essex on Saturday, Jan. 13 starting at 9 a.m. until noon. The group is meeting in the Food Lion Parking Lot. Look for the BRRC trailer. Once a person is signed up gloves, bags, grabbers, etc. will be provided for … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided an update and a photos from last night’s storm damage in the Bowleys Quarters area. “Some scenes from Bowleys Quarters. The water receded over the night, and residents have been cleaning up throughout the morning. Roads are reopened in most areas, but caution is advised. “We are in touch … Read more
–The following article was submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about tax increases for 2024 and property reassessments from Baltimore County – I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I received a Christmas card from the County in the form of a Notice of Assessment for property taxes. Along with … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public schools and offices will open 2 hours late on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There will be no AM PreK. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to work as … Read more
Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga, Senator J.B. Jennings, and Councilman David Marks were beyond dismayed to hear news of the death of TSgt Lacy O’Neill last week. O’Neill suffered injuries from a horrific car accident on Eastern Avenue at the corner of Mariners Point Drive just southbound of Alice’s Restaurant and north of Bengie’s … Read more
Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County public schools and offices will dismiss three (3) hours early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled and there will be no P.M. Pre-K. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, will move … Read more
–District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have submitted their Year End Highlights for 2023 as they look forward to the new year and the 2024 Legislative Session. Part 1 & Part 2 were sent over the past weeks. Here is their final installment – Chaudry and Antisemitism We continue to follow the Israel-Hamas … Read more
Due to expected severe weather, all BCPS after-school activities, athletic games and practices will be cancelled tomorrow, Jan. 9. Additionally, the Board of Education business meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 9 will move to a virtual format and can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Comcast channel 73 and Verizon channel 34) and online. BCPS … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- Crews were on scene of a crash in the area of Eastern Avenue and Bowleys Quarters Road. The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported its crews were on the scene and BGE crews were called to the scene after a truck damaged a … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- A large sinkhole has been reported in Carney. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company the sinkhole was reported on Monday morning, Jan. 8 in Carney on E. Joppa Road. The road is closed between Walther Blvd and Magledt Road as crews repair the road
–photo courtesy of teamdefenders.org– Baltimore County Police are investigating a crash that killed a local Air National Guard member in Middle River last week. Officers reported the crash in the 3000 block of Eastern Boulevard on Wednesday, Jan. 3 before 10 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team determined that a Mazda … Read more
The next meeting of the Perry Hall Improvement Association meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11 at their new meeting location – Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road (Dorsey Room). There will be updates on development projects in our area as well as preparing for the ongoing Comprehensive Zoning Map Process and Baltimore County … Read more
The Dundalk Precinct 12 Community Police Alliance will hold its first meeting of 2024 on Monday, Jan. 8 at the Forge (11 Center Place in the Dundalk Village Center) Doors open at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit their website.
–Sixth District Del. Ric Metzgar previews the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session and outlines his agenda for the 90-day session.- On December 14th, Delegate Ric Metzgar attended the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at Potomac Pizza in Middle River to give an overview of the 2024 Session of the Maryland General Assembly which begins … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough announced that Baltimore County continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the county recorded 29 homicides — down nearly 15 percent year over year and down 47 percent compared to 2021. The County’s … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews was dispatched to the 700 block of Rockaway Beach Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. The Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported the Essex fire on Thursday, Jan. 4 Crews first arriving on scene find a two story home with light smoke showing from the 2nd floor. … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to the 10000 block of Belair Road in Kingsville in reference to the discovery of a body on Jan. 1 around 8:25 a.m. Once on scene, officers located a deceased adult male. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Jose Caceras-Santos. This case remains part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking … Read more
–District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga have submitted their Year End Highlights for 2023 as they look forward to the new year and the 2024 Legislative Session. Here is Part Two of Three – MSDE Superintendent Gone In a surprising turn of events earlier this year, the Maryland School Superintendent announced that he … Read more