The next Coffee & Conversation in Essex is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 from 9– 10:30 a.m. Riverside Marine – 600 Riverside Drive in Essex. This event is a welcoming space to meet fellow business owners, property owners, and community leaders who care about Essex and its future. Enjoy fresh coffee, light refreshments, and engaging … Read more
Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point will hold its annual Spring Virtual Community Open House this Thursday, May 14, starting at 1 p.m. This year’s presentation will include updated images showcasing construction activity at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal as well as new vertical development taking shape across the broader redevelopment area — offering a firsthand … Read more
photo courtesy of Tradepoint Atlantic- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Klausmeier and other federal, state, and local officials broke ground on Tradepoint Atlantic’s new Sparrows Point Container Terminal. The 168-acre container terminal and on-dock rail facility is located at Coke Point and proximity to major East Coast markets. It help Baltimore’s competitiveness as … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Izzy Patoka- StarCouture clothing, located at (309 Main Street in Turners Station, held a ribbon cutting on Friday. The Dundalk business was founded in 2020 by Crystal “Star” Jones and is a custom fashion brand specializing in unique, handmade women’s and men’s apparel. The ribbon cutting was attended by Senator Johnny … Read more
–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
–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
Councilman David Marks and leaders from Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 toured the site of a future training center that will be located at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh on Monday. They were joined by Josh Sines, president of the Essex-Middle River Civic Council. Construction is set to start soon on the training … Read more
–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.
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.
THE AVENUE at White Marsh announced Second Chance Plants will hold a Soft Opening on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The new store will have cold tolerant plants, pansies, fruit trees and more! Their garden center is located in the back parking lot by Kobe Japanese Steak & Seafood House. The official grand … Read more
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
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
–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 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
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
The Tradepoint Atlantic annual fall virtual community open house to learn about the ongoing redevelopment and environmental clean up efforts at Sparrows Point, including the status of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal project will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. The team will be taking questions from the chat and the presentation … Read more
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
Skateland of Putty Hill announced it is closing within the next 45 days. “Thank you for your business,” said a statement from the Skateland Putty Hill Facebook page. “The landlord has given us notice that our lease is being terminated in 45 days and will be closing. It’s been our pleasure serving the community the … Read more
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
–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
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