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

Friendly’s to Close Dundalk Store on Merritt Boulevard

Friendly’s in Dundalk announced it was closing near the end of the month. “Thanks Dundalk for all the years. Last day Aug-24,” said a message on their marquee sign outside the restaurant, located at 1579 Merritt Blvd. The restaurant and its famous ice cream has been a staple in the Dundalk community for decades, but … Read more

Tradepoint Atlantic Announces New Car Manufacturer Tenant

–photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Commerce- Luxury car manufacturer McLaren has announced plans for its first state-of-the-art vehicle processing center in the U.S. in Sparrows Point Tradepoint Atlantic made the announcement on Tuesday. “The facility is expected to create nearly two dozen high-skilled jobs, including roles for automotive technicians, paint specialists, logistics experts, and … Read more

Coffee & Conversation Set at Essex Elementary School

The Essex Community Development Corporation is  inviting Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, July 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Essex Elementary School, 100 Mace Ave. This is a free networking focusing on building connections … Read more

Costas Inn Owner Dies From CO Poisoning in Glen Arm

–photo courtesy of Costas Inn Facebook page- The Costas Inn, a restaurant in Dundalk, announced that their owner Costas Triantafilos has died from carbon monoxide poisoning at his home in Glen Arm. Baltimore County Fire Department reported units responded to the 11200 block of Old Carriage Road in Glen Arm, for a reported cardiac arrest … Read more