B.J. Joseph 
Baltimore County Police are seeking information about a stolen vehicle that was involved in an Essex crash on Thursday. A driver of a Chevrolet Cobalt was double parked in the 900 block of Bayner Road in Essex on Feb. 16 around 10:15 p.m As the driver of the Cobalt was speaking with two pedestrians, the … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, working in close cooperation with the Baltimore County Division of Property Management, today announced plans to update aging basketball equipment at more than 175 outdoor sites across Baltimore County. “We are fully committed to expanding recreational opportunities across our great county and that means doing more to modernize … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on December 15, 2022, voted to seek public comment on the proposed tolling plan shown below for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension (Section 200) and I-695 ramps. The I-95 ETL Northbound Extension limits include the northbound ETL lanes on I-95 from MD 43 to north of … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools students are among many finalists in WJZ’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023. The finalists were selected from among the 200 Maryland students who submitted essays. The BCPS students who are finalists from eastern Baltimore County schools are: • Mahlet Nigussu, Grade 11, Perry Hall High School • Favour Ogedengbe, Grade 11, … Read more
– photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that Philadelphia Road is closed in both directions between White Marsh Boulevard and Campbell Bouelvard due to a water main break in the White Marsh area. The Incident was reported on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m.
Members of the Baltimore County Police Department Crash Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in Rosedale. at approximately 6:35 a.m., a 2012 A Volkswagen was traveling westbound on Pulaski Highway approaching Berk Avenue when a pedestrian entered the roadway on Monday, Feb. 18 at 6:35 a.m. The Volkswagen … Read more
-photo courtesy of Horizon Cinemas- Horizon Cinemas announced its movies at the Beltway Plaza at 7660 Belair Road in Fullerton has closed after 26 years. Here is their full statement on their website. Did you know that our grand opening was on March 7, 1997? As a locally owned family business, we have worked hard … Read more
–photo courtesy of Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company- The White Marsh and Kingsville Volunteer Fire companies handled a vehicle crash on I-95 south between 152 and 43. Reports are that a camper being pulled by a pickup truck blew a tire and rolled over on Monday around 7 a.m. The incident was reported near the … Read more
The Eastern Tech Mavericks Athletic Department announced that four of its seniors signed letters of intend to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level. * Jacob Young- baseball- McDaniel College * Malorie Gogel- softball- Notre Dame of Maryland University * Emma Koller– soccer- St. Vincent College * Alexis Keller-Poser- soccer- College of … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported crews responded to a fire at Conrad’s Seafood in the 9600 block of Belair Road in Perry Hall on Thursday around 12:30 p.m. Initial reports from arriving crew is that there was smoke in the building. Use caution in the area.
The third of five meetings of the committee charged with considering boundary options for central and northeast area middle schools will be held at Parkville High School on Thursday, February 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The committee meetings have been scheduled through March 29, along with a public information session on March 8 … Read more
The Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer announced their All-State players for Maryland in 2022. An All-State Banquet was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at BWI Airport Marriott where winners received certificates. Dom Dubon, a senior forward at Sparrows Point High School, was the only local boy to be named All-State. Emma Koller, a senior … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A woman was rescued by firefighters after a residential fire in the 7900 block of Beverly Avenue in Parkville. Baltimore County Fire Department reported emergency crews transported the patient to Bayview Burn Center with serious injuries. The fire was reported on Wednesday, Feb. 8 around 11:40 a.m. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- A kitchen fire was reported in Carney on Wednesday morning. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department three residents were displaced after calls for a kitchen fire in the 3400 block of Santee Road on Feb. 8 around 7:40 a.m. This blaze required over 50 firefighters to extinguish. … Read more
County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the level of nuisance midges in upper Back River declined significantly last summer thanks to an aerial spraying effort conducted by Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) with financial support from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA). “We are committed to ensuring those who visit, live … Read more
On the basis of their academic achievements, six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors from five high schools have been named candidates in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates are: • Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School • Owen D. Fay, Towson High School • Andrew H. Han, Parkville High School • Naomi … Read more
–photo courtesy of Perry Hall H.S. Athletic Boosters- Perry Hall High School announced that Senior and Girls Soccer star Kamryn Williams has been selected to her second consecutive All-State selection. “The Gator community is proud of you & grateful for the talent & sportsmanship you’ve brought to Perry Hall High School Athletics in your stellar … Read more
–photo courtesy of the Essex Volunteer Fire Company- The Essex Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 1000 block of Foxridge Lane for a reported motor vehicle collision on Monday evening with injuries. One patient was assessed and transported to area hospital while crews remained on location for around a hour before wrapping up and handing … Read more
–by Coucilman David Marks- In 2022, I opposed both the extension of public water and the start of a review process for a proposed industrial center at the LaFarge Quarry on Earls Road in Middle River. My colleagues on the Council nonetheless advanced both actions. Now that I actually represent the LaFarge Quarry, I am … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews are responding to a dwelling fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of E. Joppa Road on the corner of Yvonne Avenue. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews arrived to find a fire on the … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were dispatched for an early morning building fire in Essex. Crews arrived in the 300 block of S. Marlyn Avenue with heavy fire showing on the side of the building on Saturday, Feb. 4 around 12:50 a.m. The fire was reportedly under control at 1:25 a.m. One adult transported … Read more