Bj Joseph 
Holt Park and Center for the Arts is having its annual holiday open house on Saturday, December 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Holt Park and Center for the Arts, 34 Elmont Avenue, Baltimore in the Overlea-Fullerton neighborhood. The free activities include: hot cocoa bar, seasonal crafts. holiday games and fire pit. The paid … Read more
–photos courtesy of MDOT- The Maryland Department of Transportation provided an update on the Key Bridge demolition. Here is the statement and photos released. “Progress is moving along on both sides of the existing bridge! We’ve successfully removed five girder spans on the north side and eight girder spans on the south side,” MDOT said … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Kenwood High School aviation students attended the Hagerstown Aviation Education & Career Expo on November 7. The event gave Kenwood students opportunities to compete against more than 1,300 students from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania for aviation college and flight training scholarships. Kenwood students earned an impressive $68,435 in scholarships! … Read more
Sparrows Point High’s football season is over after the team lost at home 42-13 to Henry Lackey in the 2A/1A State Quarterfinals. Chase Carnahan scored on a 26-yard run touchdown in the first half and Cameron Watkins added another 12-yard touchdown run late in the game but that is all the Pointer offense could score. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Facebook- Perry Hall was down 28-14 at Oxon Hill with 5:34 left in the 4A/3A state quarterfinals and the team rallied with two late fourth quarter touchdowns to send the game into overtime. The Gators scored the game-winning touchdown on a 10-yard Noah Williams run for a 28-27 … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about Maryland’s projected $1.4 billion cash shortfall for Fiscal Year 2027. Last week the Department of Legislative Services announced Maryland is now projected to face a $1.4 billion cash shortfall in fiscal year 2027. My Republican colleagues and I have been warning about the looming deficit … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson (District 8) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) held a bipartisan press conference on Thursday to announce they submitted legislation for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session aimed at enhancing accountability and transparency within Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). According to a press release, this legislation responds directly to a resolution passed … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced service was restored and Belair Road reopened over the weekend after Thursday’s water main break in the area. Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reported that Belair Road was closed in both directions at Dunfield Road. Vehicles traveling northbound were diverted onto Route 43. … Read more
Perry Hall High School announced its Athetic Director Bobby Hruz has been recognized as a Certified Master Athletics Administrator. According to the school, Hruz graduated from Perry Hall in 1991 and began coaching in 1993. He has been teaching at the school for 29 years and has served as Athletic Director for the last 15 … Read more
Essex Volunteer Fire Company will hold a tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 5 Saturday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Back River United Methodist Church, 544 Back River Neck Road. Santa will arrive around 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation- Motorists are dealing with a water main break in the Perry Area on Thursday morning. Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reports that Belair Road is closed in both directions at Dunfield Road. Vehicles traveling northbound are being diverted onto Route 43. … Read more
Anne Arundel County Police reported that a Nottingham man has been arrested in connection to a double fatal shooting in Pasadena on Sunday, Nov. 16 at approximately 1:55 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Twickenham Road in Pasadena. According to police, two individuals, an adult male and … Read more
–file photo- All state representatives from Legisative District 6 have filed for reelection. State Sen. Johnny Ray Salling filed for reelection on Oct. 27. Del. Ric Metzgar also filed on Oct. 27, Del. Bob Long filed for reelection on Nov. 10 and Robin Grammer filed a few days later on Nov. 13. The four Republicans … Read more
The following article was submitted by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about the supporting the purchase of 24 acres of land near New Cut Road in Kingsville Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that Baltimore County will be supporting the purchase of development rights on 24 acres on New Cut Road. The location is near Sunshine Avenue … Read more
The Baltimore County Fire Department announced six career and volunteer members received awards last night at the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce 18th Annual Salute to Hometown Heroes event. The following members were honored: Essex VFC EMS Lieutenant Cody Bussey Rosedale VFC EMT/Firefighter Charles McJilton Dundalk Station 6 Fire Captain Steven Czawlytko Fullerton Station 8 … Read more
The following release was submitted by Senator Carl Jackson and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki about bipartisan legislation expanding inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools (Senator Carl Jackson (District 8) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) will hold a bipartisan press conference to announce legislation submitted for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session to strengthen … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Harry Bhandari- The Ridgedale Mews neighborhood in Carney celebrated a new playground at Ridgely Park. The event was attended by 8th District Senator Carl Jackson Delegates Nick Allen and Harry Bhandari and Fifth District Councilman David Marks. “Alongside my District colleagues, we celebrated the opening of the new playground at Ridgely Park — … Read more
The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Engine Rescue and Marina reported its crews and multiple fire departments responded to a trailer fire overnight in Bowleys Quarters The fire was reported in the 800 block of Seneca Park Road and the fire was extinguished. There was no further information.
Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash last week in Fullerton. Police have determined that 69-year-old Anthony Balsamo was attempting to cross Rossville Boulevard near Rolling View Avenue when he was struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound. Balsamo was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that the cost range has been increased and the scheduled opening of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild has been pushed back. The cost has increased to $4.3-$5.2 billion and the anticipated opening of the new bridge was set for late 2028. That date has been delayed two years to … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about a food donation On November 15, volunteers from Marian Preparatory Academy dropped off nearly a thousand pounds of food and personal hygiene products to the Perry Hall United Methodist Church food pantry. Councilman David Marks supported and promoted the donation, one … Read more