B.J. Joseph 
The 23rd annual Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats takes place Saturday, Nov. 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle River waterways. Here is the schedule. All times are estimated and are subject to change. The parade starts at Stansbury Yacht Bassin at approximately at 5:30 p.m. Carson’s Creekside, Dark Head Cove/ Hawthrone around … Read more
Ami Waters (7) and Addison Sveh (16) celebrate after a goal. Both scored a goal for Sparrows Point on the night. -photos courtesy of Caroline Stubel- Sparrows Point Girls Soccer is back in the State Title Game for the first time since 2018 as the team defeated CM Wright 3 to 0 in the 2A … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the unit block of N. Dundalk Avenue, 21222, for reports of an assault at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. A short time later, officers were notified of an adult male who walked into an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. As detectives … Read more
-photo courtesy of Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.- The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. reported a vehicle accident damaged their building on Friday night. The museum is set to hold their annual tree lighting on Dec. 2. Here is a statement from the museum about the crash and the … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company [WMVFC] announced their times for this year’s train garden that begins on Friday, Nov. 24. The train garden will run from Monday to Friday from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22 from 2 to 8 p.m.; Black Friday and all Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a double shooting after an attempted burglary. The shooting was reported on Thursday, Nov. 9 around 4:25 a.m. Officers responded to the 4200 block of Lynhurst Road in Dundalk for reports of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male who had sustained a … Read more
Join THE AVENUE at White Marsh to celebrate their 26th Anniversary and Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Come early to enjoy dinner at one of their fabulous restaurants while listening to holiday music starting at 6 p.m. After the tree lighting, there will be an opportunity for the kids to … Read more
Perry Hall continued their perfect season and are now three wins away from a state title after defeating county rival Towson 55 to 0 in the 4A/3A North Regional Football Playoffs. Perry Hall’s offense was too much for Towson as Gator Quarterback Da’Shaun Conway hit Wide Receiver Corey Costner on big plays in the air … Read more
The lockout has been lifted for the schools in the Perry Hall area. Several schools were on a lockout status due to an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Baltimore County Police Department on Thursday afternoon. Perry Hall ES, Perry Hall MS, Honeygo ES, and Seven Oaks ES were the schools on lockdown. In a … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a loaded firearm was recovered from a 12-year-old who entered Golden Ring Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department have charged 45-year-old Heather Rao with allowing a minor to gain access to that firearm. The youth was not charged in the … Read more
Tis the season as Tradepoint Atlantic continues a holiday tradition of the lighting of the Bethlehem Steel Star on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. The community is invited out to Tradepoint Atlantic at 6311 Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. Hot chocolate and festive treats will be served. There will be shuttle parking for this … Read more
An Informational Open House for the I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek in Baltimore County will be held on Nov. 9 and 15. Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to … Read more
The 2023 White Marsh Holiday Parade returns at the AVENUE at White Marsh on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. The parade will have local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops and so much more – all leading up to the big guy in the red suit! The parade was cancelled in … Read more
District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga write we need to get tough on crime and Dethis is not the time to get ‘soft on crime’. When you hear Governor Moore, Baltimore County Executive Johnny O, media outlets like The Baltimore Sun, and others say that “crime is down and juvenile crime … Read more
Through two public surveys, the BCPS is giving the public a say in what Baltimore County’s new northeast middle school will be called. The new school will open next fall on King Avenue. For the first survey, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the public to submit names for the new school, which is currently … Read more
-photo courtesy of Instagram/sphsathletics1- The MPSSAA football playoffs started over the weekend. Dundalk, Kenwood, Sparrows Point and Perry Hall advanced to the second round. Patapsco, Chesapeake, Overlea and Parkville’s season came to an end. Eastern Tech did not particpate in the playoffs. 4A Dundalk 54 Annapolis 27 Dundalk advanced to the second round after a … Read more
Sparrows Point Girl Soccer is back in the state semifinals after the Pointer defeated Kent Island on the road 3 to 0 on Saturday night. Addison Svec scored the first goal for Sparrows Point in the 22nd minute of the first half. The Pointers added a second goal before the half and scored their last … Read more
Perry Hall celebrates their 4A North Title on Tuesday –photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Girls Soccer Families & Supporters Facebook page– Perry Hall High Girls Soccer team is now two wins away from another state title as the Gators defeated Eleanor Roosevelt 2 to 1 High School in the 4A State Quarterfinals. The … Read more
The following article was written by Coucilman David Marks about a housing project on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road in White Marsh. A developer has dropped plans for a housing project at 17 acres on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road, located in the blue region (in the above map). I had downzoned the … Read more
The Odd Fellows North Point will hold their 8th Annual Charity Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be music by Joe Teague and Katie Damiano. There is a $5 admission for all adults and children 12 and under are free. Admission includes unlimited chill samplings. Additional food and … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 10900 block of Philadelphia Road between Joppa and Ebenezer/Cowenton in White Marsh for a vehicle crash with rollover into a ditch and reported entrapment. The accident was reported at 7:18 a.m.