B.J. Joseph 
The 2023 high school football season kicks off on Sept. 1. Here is the schedule for the schools in Eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Mount Carmel, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). Week 1 Friday, Sept. 1 Parkville at Woodlawn 6 Patapsco at Overlea 6 Towson at Sparrows Point 6:30 … Read more
–the following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the community meeting regarding the Bear Creek Sediments Superfund Site- I attended the Bear Creek Sediments Superfund Site community update meeting on August 24th. The Bear Creek Sediments Site consists of a minimum of 60 acres of contaminated sediments in the waters of … Read more
With the fall sports season underway, Baltimore County Public Schools sent out its “Safety Expectations” for participants and spectators at BCPS athletic events. The following statement is below: Baltimore County Public School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff, students and spectators participating in athletic events. Athletic programs positively impact … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation (ECDC) announced that The Essex Middle River Gateway sign has been reinstalled after it was damaged over a year ago. “We are THRILLED to share that the Essex Middle River Gateway sign at Eastern Ave./Old Eastern Ave. was replaced today after a car struck the sign in the spring of … Read more
Dundalk Dimes “Paintings by Sam Iaconi” will have an opening night on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Forge, 11 Center Place in Old Dundalk. There will be original Dundalk Plein Air Painting. Painting Prints will be available at $7 and up. Iaconi encourages everyone to attend. “Come see what I’ve … Read more
Harford Hills Elementary School in Carney reported a physical altercation between a bus driver and a parent on Tuesday. A letter from the school stated that emergency crews were called to the scene and the bus driver received medical attention as a result of this incident. Fifth District BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn shared … Read more
Members of the Team BCPS special education community are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Myriam Yarbrough on August 30 at Overlea High School. During the event, Dr. Yarbrough will engage with students, families, staff and stakeholders, share key priorities for the upcoming school year, and answer questions. Allison Myers, executive director of the Department of Special Education, will … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel– Multiple media outlets reported that the Price Rite Supermarket in Rosedale is closing. The grocery store on Chesaco Avenue is slated to close in October. Many residents in the area are upset because Price Rite is the closest grocery store in the area. Councilman Mike Ertel said he will … Read more
Baltimore County Animal Services continues their “Clear the Shelter” month with an Adoption Express event in the White Marsh/Middle River area. The event will be held at the PetSmart at 9822 Pulaski Highway on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. The County shelter is located at 13800 Manor Road in Baldwin and will … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale on Saturday for a motor vehicle crash that involved a bicyclist. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team have determined the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Rossville Boulevard on Aug. 26 at 8:08 p.m. When she attempted to … Read more
Defenders Days returned to Fort Howard Park with a day of activities to remember the War of 1812. Some of those activities included two reenactments of the Battle of North Point. The event was held on Saturday, Aug. 25 and was organized by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society. Micheal Andy hosted the opening ceremonies, which … Read more
-Photo courtesy of Shepherd University- Most Raven fans are focusing on their team in tonight’s final preseason game, but one hometown kid is on the opposing team. Running back Ronnie Brown, who is a 2019 graduate of Dundalk High School, will play tonight for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown played his first three years of … Read more
The 2024 Summer Basketball League will kick-off on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Overlea High School Gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public. It will have games featuring talented athletes from County middle and high schools. This event is through the advocacy and support of Delegate … Read more
The Annual Defenders’ Day Celebration returns on Saturday Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at Fort Howard Park in Fort Howard. For over 30 years, the Defenders’ Day Celebration commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and British and includes re-enactments, (mock battles with live cannons), … Read more
The family of former CCBC Dundalk President Dr. John E. Ravekes will hold a Celebration of Life Ceremony in the CCBC Dundalk John E. Ravekes Theatre to honor his life, legacy and work. The ceremony takes place 3 – 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 and is open to the public. Dr. Ravekes was a well-known … Read more
Seeking to capitalize on the continued demand for indoor pickleball courts, a group of investors including Gil Schuerholz, co-owner of Forty West Tennis Club in Catonsville, a former tennis professional and a member of the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame, is bringing a new 10-court indoor pickleball venue to Baltimore County. The ownership team, … Read more
The Crazy Tuna Bar & Grill in Essex announced that the Baltimore County Liquor Board has lifted its two week suspension of the Crazy Tuna’s liquor license. As a result, the restaurant will fully open this weekend. This is a week later after the restaurant was penalized by the county for a noise complaint. “The … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported and responded to a fuel spill on Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh. The incident was reported on Wednesday around 2:46 p.m. at the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Mercantile Road. The leaking fuel as the result of an … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park on Friday. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Crazy Tuna Facebook page- The Crazy Tuna in Essex announced on its social media page that it has been “penalized” by Baltimore County for a noise complaint, which results in a ban for serving liquor this weekend. “We would like to make a quick statement to squash any misinformation that is spreading. … Read more
–The following article was submitted by District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the Maryland minimum wage increase– We all want to help our neighbors when they are in a time of need. The government has created a social safety net that is supposed to function as a temporary means of … Read more