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.

“Police Presence” Reported at Kenwood High

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Baltimore County Police reported a police presence at Kenwood High on Friday around 11:30 a.m. This is following a brief lockdown. Police said that their presence at the school was regarding an ongoing investigation being conducted inside the high school. There were reports of an armed student. According to the police, a student was taken … Read more

Marks Proposes to Protect 3,343 Acres as Green Space

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-The following article has been submitted by Councilman David Marks- The closing of filing for the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that his office has initiated a review of a historic amount of land in the Eastside communities of Kingsville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Middle River. Altogether, Councilman Marks … Read more

Rosedale VFC Announces Santa Detail

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The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company released their Santa Detail schedule for the communities of Rosedale, Rossville, Overlea, Eastwood, Hazelwood and Elmwood. Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. (Eastwood) E. Baltimore St, Eastbrook, North Point Rd, Conley, Bridgewood, Bank, Pembrooke, Stratton Way, E. Baltimore St. 51, 52, 53, 54th, Bank, (Rosedale) Wynbrook, Delegge Rd, Getty Drive, … Read more

Kenwood High Athletics Shrimp Feast

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Kenwood High School Athletic Booster Club is hosting a shrimp feast on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Rosedale Gardens, 8037 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale. This event is $50 per ticket and for anyone 21 and over. Menu includes draft beer, hand craved pit beef and ham, shrimp cerole, veggie sides, steamed … Read more

North Point Edgemere Volunteer FD Santa Schedule Santa Tour Schedule

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The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department will make a tour with Santa around the Edgemere/Sparrows Point area. The tour will take place Dec. 4-5 & Dec. 7, 8, 9. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change due to service calls and weather. Monday, Dec. 4- Fort Howard, Millers Island. Shaws Discovery. Beacon Pointe, … Read more

Rosedale Plaza Community Input Meeting

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Elected officials from Baltimore County and Baltimore City will host a community input meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30 about future steps to revitalize Rosedale Plaza. The meeting will be held at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries, 6000 Radecke Avenue in Rosedale from 6 to 8 p.m.

New Middle School Down to Two Names

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First, BCPS asked the public for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million building on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. And after their ballots were … Read more

Parkville Incident Results in Officer Involved Shooting

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Baltimore County responded to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville in reference to a domestic disturbance on Friday, Nov 24 around 11:30 p.m. As the first responding officer approached the residence, a person in distress could be heard inside the home. A preliminary investigation determined one person was fatally shot inside the house. … Read more

Perry Hall Falls to Mervo 6 to 0

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Perry Hall’s perfect season and chance at a state title came to an end on Friday in a 6 to 0 loss to Mervo in the 4A/3A state semifinals. The Gator defense fought hard and shut out the Baltimore City school most of the game, but Mervo scored the only touchdown of the game on … Read more

Essex Fire Reported on Pelczar Avenue

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–photo courtesy of Middle River Volunteer & Rescue– Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in the unit blk of Pelczar Avenue in Essex on Friday at 11:46 a.m. Crews arrived to the scene with fire showing from a residential home. Crews continued to extinguish the heavy fire conditions. Fire was reported under control at … Read more

Eastern Baltimore County Holiday Events

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East County Times.com presents a list of holiday events in Eastern Baltimore County for 2023. If we missed any events, please send us an email Friday, Nov. 24 The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden Saturday, Nov. 25 The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden Middle River Lighted Boat Parade  Maryland Aviation Museum … Read more

District 7 Delegates Share Thanksgiving Message to Community

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 Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)  shared their Thanksgiving message to the community  In honor of Thanksgiving, we share with you our top ten reasons to be thankful this year! We are thankful for our faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  As Christians, we always seek … Read more

Kingsville Community Tree Lighting

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The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and St. John’s Epicopal Church will hold the annual Kingsville Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Epicopal Church at 11901 Belair Road in Kingsville. Hear the story of Nativity and sing familiar carrols. The event will feature a choral presentation and musical offering … Read more

Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade in Dundalk Returns on Dec. 2

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Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade is back again for the fourth year and will once again start and end at the Hard Yacht Cafe, 8500 Cove Road in Dundalk. The parade will start on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. The route run throughout the Dundalk waterways. It will run through Bear Creek and the … Read more