Sprouts Farmers Market moving into Middle River Big Lots site

Sprouts Farmers Market

–photos courtesy of Josh Sines- Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Middle River The organic grocery store will take residence in the old Big Lots building in the Costco shopping center at 9900 Pulaski Highway. Josh Sines, the president of the Essex-Middle River Civic Council made the official announcement about the new store. “I can … Read more

Herman’s Bakery honored before last day

Herman's Bakery

–photo courtesy of Office of Sen. Johnny Ray Salling- Today is the last day of Herman’s Bakery as the Dundalk business announced its closing after 103 years of service to the community. During the weekend, 6th District Sen. Johnny Ray Salling and Del. Ric Metzgar recognized the Dundalk bakery with a citation. “What an honor … Read more

Coffee & Cone holds ribbon cutting in Essex

Coffee and Cones Essex

–photo courtesy of Essex Community Development Corporation- Coffee & Cone located at 530 Eastern Boulevard in Essex held its official ribbon cutting on Friday. Mauro Peralta is the owner of the Essex business. Coffee & Cone serves hot coffee, Hershey’s ice cream, crepes, pastries and other sweet treats. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Fencing project to begin at BGE White Marsh Service Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided an alert to neighbors of the BGE White Marsh Service Center of upcoming fence upgrades. The service center is located at 11350 Pulaski Highway and fencing upgrades are expected to soon and should be complete around May 29. For more information, residents may contact bgeproject@bge.com or call (410) 324-2744.

Herman’s Bakery announces it’s “retiring” after 103 years

Herman’s Bakery in Dundalk announced the business is “retiring” after a century of service on March 31. The Holabird bakery made the official announcement on its Facebook page on Tuesday “After more than a century of baking, Herman’s Bakery is officially retiring. Our family wishes to thank our loyal customers for their support over the … Read more

Kestrel Cafe opens on Eastern Boulevard in Essex

Kestrel Cafe

–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

Coffee & Conversation Returns for Holiday Happy Hour in Essex

The Essex Community Development Corporation [CDC] invites commercial property owners, business owners, community leaders, and nonprofit leaders with an interest in Essex for their final Coffee & Conversation of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. This FREE networking event will be held at Woody’s Pub Grill, 11 Margaret Ave in … Read more

November Coffee and Conversation in Essex

The Essex Community Development Corporation presents a casual morning of networking and community building with fellow business owners, property owners, and community leaders who care about the future of Essex. The next Coffee and Conversation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River. Please … Read more

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Collection Boxes At Area Businesses

Clean Bread and Cheese Creek Community Cleanups has dropped off Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Collection boxes at the following businesses: *Collectors Corner (both Parkville & Bel Air locations), *The Boulevard Diner (Dundalk), *Beanie’s Ice Cream & Candy Parlor (Dundalk), *Maryland Precision Spring (Essex) *Joanna’s Cafe (Dundalk).  Please help support these very generous businesses 

TurnAround Center in Dundalk to be Named as “Jacobi Center”  

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and TurnAround is honoring the life of Jacobi. His young life was cut short by domestic violence on Christmas Eve 2024 at their home in East Baltimore County. At the request of his family, TurnAround’s Dundalk location will officially be named in his memory, ensuring that we never forget … Read more

Two New Businesses Open for Business in Essex

–photos courtesy of Essex CDC- Two new businesses held their grand openings in the Essex area on Saturday. The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are now open for business. According to the Essex Community Development Corporation, both businesses are under local ownership. “The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, owned and operated … Read more

Manufacturer Samuel Son & Co. to Move into Sparrows Point

Tradepoint Atlantic announced manufacturer Samuel, Son & Co.  is leasing a 130,000 square-foot facility in Sparrows Point and will bring additional jobs and opportunities to residents in the region. Here is the official release from Maryland Department of Commerce: Leading metal products manufacturer Samuel Son & Co. is nearly doubling its footprint in the Baltimore … Read more

September Coffee & Conversation Set for Thursday in Essex

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Essex Community Development Corporation will host its next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC, located at 1342 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This Monthly Networking Event will be hosted by Carmen Slezak. This is an opportunity to connect with … Read more

Senator Carl Jackson’s Business Roundtable

8th District State Senator Carl Jackson is holding a second Business Roundtable on Monday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh, 5015 Campbell Blvd. This free event is to bring together business leaders community members, and changemakers to strengthen Legislative District 8 Guest speakers include Brooke Lierman — Maryland … Read more

Developer Proposes to Build Sheetz Gas Station in Nottingham

According to Baltimore County Government records, The Ehon Corporation has proposed to build a Sheetz gas station at 8200 Belair Road in Nottingham. The Sears center was formerly located at this property near the Belair Road and Honeygo Boulevard interchange. This site is currently used as temporary holiday decorations venue. The developer is requesting a … Read more