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.

Three Local Students Named Carson Scholars

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Local Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for … Read more

Del. Long -“Amendment for Balt. Regional Water Task Force”

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–The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- We have been fighting to make sure the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) stays in compliance with the existing wastewater discharge permit issued by MDE. It is important for our wastewater treatment plant to comply with regulations and serve all constituents … Read more

Double House Fire Reported in Rosedale

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–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association reported a house fire that involved two houses in the 7900 block of Shirley Avenue in Rosedale. The fire was reported after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. There was no further details.

Pedestrian Killed on Chesaco in Rosedale

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Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian accident in Rosedale on early Wednesday. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Chesaco Avenue on March 15 around 1:45 a.m. in reference to a pedestrian being struck. Investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team have determined the pedestrian … Read more

BCPS Announces Four Middle School Redistricting Maps

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Baltimore County Public Schools has narrowed its Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study down from seven to four options. Most of the options are similar to the current map that has the elementary schools in Perry Hall going to Perry Hall Middle; the Chase and Middle River elementary schools staying at Middle River … Read more

Edgemere Fire Reported on N Snyder

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–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department and other units responded to a fire in the 2500 block of N Snyder Avenue in Edgemere. The fire was reported on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15.

Juvenile Arrested in Dundalk Assault Case

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Baltimore County Police made an arrest on Tuesday, March 7 at approximately 11:15 a.m., in reference to a January first-degree assault that occured in Dundalk. The suspect is a 15-year-old juvenile, who detectives identified after utilizing local business and residential cameras to assist them. The juvenile was charged with attempted 1st-degree homicide and 1st and … Read more

County Gives An Update on Back River WWTP Fire

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department give an update on the fire at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 15 around 11:30 a.m. The fire was called under control just after 3 p.m. “Crews remain on scene extinguishing fire in building where fire … Read more

Key Bridge to Shut Down for 30 Minutes on Thursday for Crane

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– photo courtesy of Maryland Transportation Authority- The Maryland Transportation Authority will temporarily hold traffic in both directions on the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) and Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US 50/301) on Thursday, March 16, during passage of marine vessels carrying three large older, blue cranes heading outbound via the Chesapeake Bay. Traffic on the … Read more

Fire Reported at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

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The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews responded to a two-alarm commercial building fire with explosion at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in the 8200 block of Eastern Ave. The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. Fire is reported to be gas fed and that has caused unstable areas … Read more

Perry Hall MS Student is Winner for Black History Month Writing Contest

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– photo courtesy of BCPS- Top honors in the 2023 BCPS Black History Month Writing contest have been earned by students from Hillcrest and Warren elementary schools, Perry Hall Middle School, and Catonsville High school. This year, the contest, coordinated by the BCPS Offices of English Language Arts and Social Studies, had as its prompt … Read more

Truck Crashes into Train in Rosedale

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-photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company– Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a train/ tractor-trailer collision on Tuesday around 10:10 a.m. in Rosedale. The incident was reported in the 7500 block of Lake Drive in Rosedale. One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Haz-mat crews were … Read more

Eastern Tech Excels at CYBERQUEST® Competition

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Teams from Eastern Technical High School earned first and third places at the CYBERQUEST® competition held in Hanover on March 4. CYBERQUEST® is Lockheed Martin’s annual high school cyber competition held at locations across the nation as well as in Australia and the United Kingdom. The goal of the competition is to encourage high school … Read more