Bj Joseph

BJ 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.

“Should Community Groups Promote a Candidate’s Fundraiser?”

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The following Benstorming commentary is about community associations and political campaigns. It’s that time of year where political campaigns are underway as local elections are scheduled for late June. Many candidates are promoting their candidacy and their fund raising events. Joshua Sines is one of those candidates running for County Council in 2026. Sines is … Read more

Delegates Szeliga and Nawrocki Respond to Speaker Jones Stepping Down

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The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the resignation of Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki, representing Eastern Baltimore County, respond to the announcement that Speaker Jones is stepping down as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.  As members … Read more

Essex-Middle River Flags Still Available

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River and the opening of its museum, the organization is selling 3X5 Nylon Essex-Middle River Flags. Show your community spirit by purchasing your very own Essex-Middle River Flag for only $50.00. Flags are available at The Heritage Society Museum, 516 Eastern Boulevard … Read more

Delegate Long “Don’t Politicize the Key Bridge Rebuild”

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The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the delay and cost increase of the Key Bridge Rebuild. As the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge moves forward, the moment demands one thing above all: unity.  Now is the time for working together — not political sparring. I was very … Read more

Stabbing and Officer-Involved Shooting Reported in Essex

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–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- A stabbing and a police involved shooting was reported last night in Essex. Baltimore County Police responded to reported a disturbance in the 900 block of Holgate Drive on  Wednesday, December 3, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Officers arrived and encountered an armed male suspect inside the apartment building. … Read more

Four Local High School Students Selected as MGA Pages

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–photo courtesy of Maryland State Government- Baltimore County Public Schools announced that four  local high school students – Mya Abt of Perry Hall High ; Eyimofe Asooto of  Eastern Tech; Jacob Mwangi of Kenwood; and Daniel Turner, Chesapeake High School –were among 10 students countywide selected to serve in the Maryland General Assembly as students … Read more

Marks: “Ensuring a Strong, Independent Inspector General”

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The following article was submitted by County Councilman David Marks after the resignation of the resignation of Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan December 1st, Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan announced her resignation from the position she has held since the office was created in 2019.  Ms. Madigan will assume the Inspector General position … Read more

Christmas Tree Lighting After Our Lady Mount Carmel Mass

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel/St. Clare Pastorate , located 1704 Old Eastern Avenue in Essex, will have its Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6 in front lawn of the main church, immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass. The event will provide coco and caroling. For more information, visit their Facebook page. For a … Read more

Improving Traffic & Pedestrian Safety for Eastern Blvd Meeting

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The Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a community input meeting: Improving Traffic and Pedestrian Safety on Eastern Boulevard on Tuesday,  Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Carmel School, 1704 Old Eastern Avenue in Essex. Join Essex Community Development Corporation for an open house-style community meeting to learn about and share your … Read more

Perry Hall High School Track Approved for Resurfacing

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Fifth District School Board Member Julie Henn announced the Board’s Building and Contracts Committee has recommended approval of the contract to resurface the running track at Perry Hall High School. “I’ve been advocating for this track resurfacing for a long time, and I’m really pleased to see the project moving forward,” Henn wrote on social … Read more

Man Shot in Essex; Enters Police Precinct With Injuries

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Baltimore County Police are investigating an Essex shooting that resulted in a man being injured and entering into the police station. Police  responded to the area of Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle in Essex after reports of shots fired on Sunday, Nov. 30, at approximately 9:45 p.m. Arriving officers found evidence of a shooting at … Read more