B.J. Joseph 
District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga write that they stand with Israel and firmly condemn Hamas The District 7 Delegates are horrified and disgusted to see the events unfolding in Israel, including in a sister city of Baltimore, Ashkelon, Israel. The Hamas attacks upon innocent life, including the beheading of dead … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company was handling a reported hit and run pedestrian stuck at a business in the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh. An employee was reportedly run over by someone trying to get away after committing an earlier crime. The incident was reported on Tuesday, Oct. 10 around 12:25 p.m.
Sparrows Point High School sent out a letter to notify parents that a handgun was reported on campus Monday morning. According to the letter (below) the school received word that a high school student was in possession of a handgun. Next, the school administration investigated, and school officials reported that a loaded handgun was … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced two-way traffic overnight weekdays in the Interstate 895 Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. Closure times are … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools’ students placed in the Under 21 category of the Baltimore County Public Library’s Tales of the Dead Short Horror Story Contest. One of those BCPS student winners was Maaz Ijaz, a Grade 8 student at Parkville Middle for “Whispers of the Netherrealm: The Haunting of Ravenshade Mansion,” which recounts a young … Read more
State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, III, announced that charges were filed against a Baltimore County resident, Francis G. Bagnall, for voting in the 2018 Maryland Gubernatorial General Election without having the legal authority to vote. According to the charging documents, Bagnall was not a citizen of the United States when he cast a ballot in … Read more
There will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. ET, This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. For more information on this alert,visit fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) is hosting “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. The meetings will be held … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Rosedale. Troopers from the JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded to Interstate 95 South at Chesaco Avenue around 2:30 a.m. for a report of a two-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2019 Nissan Altima was possibly disabled in lane 3 … Read more
Perry Hall had a big win over Dundalk last week and were looking to go 5-0 against Catonsville at home. The Gators had no letdown as they had a dominant 47 to 0 win over Catonsville on Friday. The Gators scored at will as they were up 28 to 0 after the first quarter at … Read more
Here is a report of some of the incidents that were reported by Parkville Police Precinct 8 over the past week. ROBBERY: At approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, two suspects assaulted and robbed the victim in the intersection of Harford and Joppa roads in Carney. One suspect was identified and arrested. ROBBERY: Three … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to Route 702 in Essex in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado on Wednesday, Sept. 27. While the driver of the Silverado remained at the scene, the pedestrian, 38-year-old Candice Reihl, was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased. … Read more
Baltimore County Public Library announced they are providing “”Sundaes on Sunday to celebrate the reopening of the library’s Sunday service. This weekend there will be sundaes at the Perry Hall Branch This is rescheduled from last weekend. One per library card will allow toa person enjoy a one-topping sundae from Miss Twist Ice Cream on … Read more
-photo courtesy of Wilmot Modular Structures- Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc. officially breaks ground for our new corporate headquarters at 5812 Allender Road in White Marsh. The event was attended by Councilman David Marks, Delegate Ryan Nawrocki, and Marcus Wang from the Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development Wilmot provides variety of building types for … Read more
The Linover Improvement Association announced it is having a crime and safety walk with Police Chief McCullough, elected officials and neighbors on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Terrace Drive at the Linover Park entrance. The Linover Improvement Association has advocated for a crime and safety town hall for our community for many years, … Read more
Baltimore City announced that low levels of cryptosporidium were found in the Baltimore region water system and some local communities have been impacted. The local areas impacted are all of Overlea, Fullerton, Parkvilke, Cub Hill, southern Perry Hall neighborhoods along Belair Road and south Carney. Here is a statement from the City’s DPW: “Baltimore City … Read more
The Baltimore County Public Library announced that the University’s of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center will be on site at the Rosedale library, 6105 Kenwood Avenue to provide flu vaccinations to anyone age 9 and up. The vaccinations will be given out on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. No appointment necessary. Ages … Read more
Here is a report of some of the incidents that were reported by Essex Police Precinct 11 over the past week. ROBBERY: Unknown suspects with a weapon robbed and assaulted the victim at the corner of Old Eastern Avenue and Glenwood Road in Essex on Thursday, Sept. 21 around 11:26 p.m. SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY: On … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced the countywide implementation of BusWhere, a location tracking software that allows subscribers to see bus locations in real time on a mobile phone or computer. Via the BusWhere app, subscribers may opt to receive notification as the bus is approaching a designated bus stop or if there are significant delays. … Read more
–photo courtesy of State Highway- The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has started a new traffic patterns in Sparrows Point at the MD 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) / Wharf Road (MD 151B) interchange on Tuesday, Sept. 26. After 9 a.m. Tuesday, the State Highway Administration reopened the section of southbound Wharf Road between … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that the barricade situation has been resolved in Dundalk peacefully Officers were on the scene of a barricade situation in the unit block of Midway Avenue in Dundalk on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. There were reports that Wise Avenue had been shutdown between Patapsco High School and the Bear Creek draw … Read more