Thursday Marsh Fire Reported in Edgemere

–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported its crews along with other units from the lower East side battled a marsh fire with extension to a barge on Thursday afternoon. Units were called to the marina at Creek and Bayfront Roads in Edgemere around 2:30 … Read more

County to Expand Removal of Crab Pot Debris

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront this week to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster … Read more

BCPS Graduation Rate Declines

The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students for the 2021-2022 school year is 84.5 percent, according to data released March 9 by the Maryland State Department of Education. BCPS’ graduation rate is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86.3 percent and is a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from … Read more

Parkville Advances to State Title Game

–photo courtesy of BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams- The Parkville Boys Basketball team finally made it to the 4A State Finals after a 71 to 58 win over Gaithersburg at Wise High School on Wednesday. This is the Knights first appearance in the state title since 1974 and the team is still looking for … Read more

“We Should Only Allow Senior Housing at Merritt Station II”

-by Delegate Bob Long, District 6- Last week, I testified in front of the Board of Public Works (Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Liberman and Treasurer Derek Davis) on the Merritt Station II proposed housing project in Dundalk. The Merritt Properties LLC’s project calls for the construction of an 84-unit age-restricted community, located at 1440 … Read more

Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns

-photo courtesy of Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce- The Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this weekend. The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce will host the event this Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the Logan Village Shopping Center and will end at Dundalk Elementary School. For more information, … Read more

“Your Neighborhood Middle School may be Changing”

-by Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki- Your neighborhood middle school may be changing. Baltimore County Public Schools are in the process of redistricting middle school students. As you know, this doesn’t just impact the kids in your neighborhood, this also impacts your property values. You probably chose your neighborhood in part or whole because … Read more

BCPS Begins Search for New Superintendent

BCPS is looking for a new leader after Dr. Darryl L. Williams said he will not return as BCPS Superintendent. The Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) has selected McPherson and Jacobson LLC, to assist in the national search for his replacement. McPherson and Jacobson LLC, was chosen from among six search firms that … Read more

Parkville Boys Basketball Advances; Overlea Season Ends

-photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics Twitter page – Parkville Boys Basketball is back in the 4A State Semifinals after a 59 to 49 home win over Duval in the state quarterfinals. Overlea’s season came to an end with a home loss to Largo 76 to 72. The Knights are back in their third straight semifinals. … Read more

Dundalk Fire Reported on Baybriar Rd

–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Crews were on scene of a dwelling fire on March 3 in Dundalk. The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire in the 3100 block of Baybriar Road in Dundalk on Friday afternoon. Motorists were told to avoid the area as … Read more

Pedestrian Killed on Old Eastern Ave. in Essex

Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, March 1, in Essex. A 2020 Honda CRV was traveling southbound on Route 702 approaching Old Eastern Avenue when a pedestrian entered the roadway on March 1 around 8:10 p.m. The pedestrian, … Read more

Chesapeake HS Educator Honored by MSA

Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy, has been named Region 1 Teacher of the Year by Magnet Schools of America “We are so pleased that Justin Patterson’s contributions to Chesapeake High are being recognized at the national level,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent … Read more

Parkville and Overlea Boys Basketball Teams Advance to State Quarterfinals

Overlea celebrates it Regional Title Win – photo courtesy of BCPS Athletics Twitter page- Parkville and Overlea Boys Basketball teams are in the state quarterfinals after regional final wins. Overlea edged Carver Vo-Tech 75 to 73. Overlea got to the 2A regional finals by defeating Eastern Tech in the second round. Eastern Tech beat Chesapeake … Read more

BCPS to Provide Free Lunches for all Students

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced they plan to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2023-24 school year. BCPS provided free lunch after students returned to school after the pandemic in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. “Students in 87 BCPS schools currently receive free meals as part of the federal … Read more

Rossville Elementary Teacher Dies in Crash

-photo courtesy of Rossville Elementary Twitter page- Rossville Elementary School made the sad announcement that one of its teachers, Rahmel Summerlin, has died. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our 3rd grade teacher, Mr. Summerlin. Our family circle is broken so please keep us in your thoughts … Read more

Tow Truck Fire Reported in Rosedale Last Weekend

–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Crews responded to a tow truck fire near Pulaski Highway in Rosedale Last weekend. According to the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company, the fire took place Saturday, Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. Crews rapidly extinguished the fire utilizing two handlines.

House Fire Reported on Halstead Road

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched on Halstead Road on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Firefighters were met with heavy fire from terrace window. Crews rescued multiple residents from balconies. One person transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The fire was under control at 10:33 p.m.