Bj Joseph 
Tradepoint Atlantic announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal — project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore. TPA called the announcement an important milestone for the future of … Read more
The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks about legislation he plans to introduce that would help with Condo and HOA Infrastructure In December 2025, the Baltimore County Housing Needs Assessment was presented to the Baltimore County Council. During this presentation, we discussed how aging homeowners and condominium associations don’t have the finances required to continue … Read more
Join Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the first Coffee and Conversation of the year on Thursday, January 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 501 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a free networking event focusing on building … Read more
Sparrows Point resident Tim Fazenbaker has officially filed to run for Baltimore County Council in the new District 9. The Baltimore County Council voted to expand its districts from seven to nine for the 2026 Election. District 9 makes up the Dundalk, Rosedale and Edgemere portion of the old District 7. The Republican candidate filed on Dec. … Read more
Marks questions lack of state assistance in 5th District Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier released her administration’s priorities for the 2026 legislative session, with a focus on fiscal stability, equitable state funding, transportation and school infrastructure, and strong, healthy communities. According to Klausmeier, she wants a balanced and responsible budget that protects essential services … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex CDC– The Kestrel Cafe held its Grand Opening on Saturday, Jan. 10 in Essex According to the Essex Community Development Corporation, the Kestrel Cafe is owned April Pevear and her husband Geoff and is located at 1546 Eastern Blvd., Suite 1. “Kestrel Cafe is a one-of-a-kind art café where creativity, connection, … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks as he outlines his priorities for 2026 As Councilman, my priority is always to deliver effective constituent service, support safe communities and schools, and look for ways to reform and streamline government. There are other initiatives, however, that we will be pursuing … Read more
The Office of Attorney General submitted the following release that a Parkville man was sentenced for insurance fraud and obstruction of justice Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County judge sentenced Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, to six months incarceration for two counts of insurance fraud and one count of obstruction … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- It was reported from Baltimore County Fire Department that crews from Perry Hall and Fullerton extinguished a fully-involved truck fire in Nottingham Saturday morning. The fire was reported on Raylon Drive around 5:35 a.m. HazMat and MDE crews were called to the scene handle fuel recovery and run-off. … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Planning announced the Budget Town Hall for District 5 will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m.at Perry Hall High School (4601 Ebenzer Road, Nottingham). The cabinet open house will occur from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by the budget presentation from 7 to 8 p.m. Attendees will … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about regarding public benefit fraud and abuse in Maryland. Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other social welfare programs exist to give our society’s most vulnerable assistance to get back on their feet. Recently, however, Maryland’s social programs have been inundated by rampant fraud and abuse, … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Firefighters responded to a house fire in a middle of the group townhouse in Carney According to Baltimore County Fire Department, crews arrived with a fire on the second floor and to the rear of location in the 50 block of Bourban Court in Carney. The fire was … Read more
The new North Point Association will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Essex Branch of the Baltimore County Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. The North Point Branch meeting room is being renovated There will be an update on the Key Bridge Rebuild and a question … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his prioritiess for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session in Annapolis On January 3, 2026, I hosted a Pre-Session Breakfast, welcoming constituents to discuss the upcoming legislative term. There I discussed my legislative agenda and heard directly from the community regarding challenges facing … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a 4-year-old child succumbed to injuries suffered last night in a Parkville dwelling fire. The victim has been identified as 4-year-old Wyatt Martin. Crews found smoke coming from the first floor of the townhome in the 100 block of Comet Court around 10:46 p.m. Firefighters were notified of two occupants … Read more
This winter, Holt Park and Center for the Arts is transforming its historic cabins into creative studios with an expanded lineup of fine art classes. If you’re looking to sharpen your skills or try a new medium, these upcoming sessions offer a perfect blend of technical instruction and nature-inspired themes. Jan. 16: Intro to Watercolor … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in an end-of-group townhome in Parkville in the 100 block of Comet Court. The fire was reported on the fire department’s social media page on Wednesday around 1:20 a.m. According to BCFD, an one adult male and a child were rescued. … Read more
Baltimore County Government released the following statement after the Baltimore Ravens announced John Harbaugh is no longer going to coach the team. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Baltimore County resident and longtime Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh for his years of leadership, dedication, and commitment to our team and our communities. “Throughout his … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department/RING doorbell- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a townhouse fire in Middle River on Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived to find fire showing from a two-story townhouse in the 400 block of Kosoak Road around 7:12 a.m. on Jan. 6. An adult and her two children suffered minor injuries … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a 76-year-old woman died after a Parkville fire on Sunday. The victim was identified as Julia Ann Anderson of the 1700 block of Weston Avenue of Parkville. Fire crews were called to Weston Avenue and found fire in the basement of the dwelling around 7:19 a.m. A resident advised crews … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a Eastern Boulevard cleanup along Back River on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m to noon. Look for the BRRC trailer in the parking lot of the Essex Park and Ride to sign in to receive supplies. BRRC provides all the supplies needed, as well as coffee and … Read more