4th of July Event weekend Schedule in Eastern Baltimore County Saturday, July 4 PARADE-Dundalk Independence Day Parade The Annual Parade will start in the Logan Village Shopping Center to the Dundalk Shopping Center and End on Liberty Parkway. Time: 8:15 p.m. PARADE-Kingsville, Maryland Independence Day Parade The 45th Kingsville Parade begins at Kingsville Volunteer Fire … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation- A water main break has created a hole near the intersection of Kavanaugh Road and Inverton Road in Dundalk on July 2. According to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation, a car is trapped in the hole. Crews are on the … Read more
The Dundalk Independence Day Parade has released their official lineup for 2026. The parade starts 8:15 a.m. on Saturday in Old Dundalk. GREEN DIVISION 1 Company 6: Dundalk Station 2 Company 26: North Point / Edgemere VFC Squad 262 and Engine 263 3 Company 51: Essex VFC Engine 512 4 Company 51: Essex VFC Utility … Read more
–The following article and photo was released from the Office of Gov. Wes Moore about double-stack rail service at the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore last week.- Governor Wes Moore attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly reconstructed Howard Street Tunnel to celebrate the beginning of double-stack rail service at the Helen Delich Bentley … Read more
Update- the July 5 Dundalk’s Waterfront fireworks have been postponed. Here is the statement below….. Out of an abundance of caution after conversations with the Maryland State Fire Marshal, Baltimore County Government, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks, and the Baltimore County Fire Department, we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s Fireworks at Watersedge Park. With … Read more
–photos courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Baltimore County Police held their 10th annual Cops & Kids Baseball for children in Dundalk last week. This annual camp program is made possible through the efforts of retired Baltimore County Police Officer Shawn “Spike” McElfish, who passed away this past December. In honor of McElfish’s legacy, Precinct … Read more
The Dundalk Heritage Fair returns this weekend at Heritage Park in old Dundalk. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. Here is the full schedule of the Fair’s hours. Friday, June 26th – 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 27th – noon-10 p.m. Sunday, June 28th – noon-10 p.m The admission is $10 per person … Read more
A Raven favorite is returning to Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer! Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is joining story time at the following east side BCPL branches: • Thursday, June 18— North Point (10:30 a.m.) *Story Time at Jalapeño Market. • Wednesday, June 24— Essex Branch (2 p.m.) • Wednesday, July 15— Perry … Read more
-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Fire crews extinguished a dumpster fire last night in Dundalk According to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company, units were dispatched for a reported commercial building fire at Midway Lumber on North Point Boulevard. Crews arrived after 8:30 p.m. on Monday and discovered a dumpster fire behind … Read more
-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Dundalk building fire in the 3800 block of North Point Boulevard. Crews arrived to find fire extending through the roof of a single-story automotive shop around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the fire department, crews extinguished most of the fire … Read more
Baltimore County Public Library announced the North Point Branch, located at 1716 Merritt Blvd. is set to close on Thursday, June 4, for the last phase of the ongoing HVAC project. The branch’s last day for customers is Wednesday, June 3, which also includes the 24-hour drop box. The last day to place a hold … Read more
Margaret “Dee” Over, Keith Taylor and Dale Grimes were honored for their dedication to the community by Optimist Club of Dundalk on Monday night. “This evening, we celebrated the 2025 Dundalk Humanitarians of the Year – Margaret “Dee” Over & Keith Taylor and 2025 Dundalk Citizen of the Year – Dale Grimes,” said a statement … Read more
Nathan Davis of Dundalk Middle School was announced as BCPS Assistant Principal of the Year during a gala celebration of the county’s more than 9,000 classroom educators as well as its school administrators, staff, and community supporters. Davis was one of three nominees along with Brianna Hopkins of Deep Creek Elementary School in Essex and … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCAS- Baltimore County Animal Services is hosting spring rabies clinics throughout Baltimore County. Here is a list of clinics in eastern Baltimore County. Perry Hall Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon Gough Park, 9201 Honeygo Boulevard Essex Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fields of Renaissance Park, 99 … 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
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported a Dundalk house fire in the 200-block of Oakwood Road on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family home with flames visible from the front. It was reported two vehicles in the driveway are … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee reports Baltimore County DEPS is planning to conduct the first round of helicopter applications of midge treatment on the upper and lower Back River this week as well as Bear Creek. The application is scheduled to start about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, and the afternoon of Thursday, weather permitting. … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 1800 block of Dunmere Road in Dundalk on Saturday. Police located a 48-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim was transported to an area hospital. As the investigation into this incident continues, detectives are asking anyone … 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
–photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in Dundalk on Sunday morning. North Point Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire in the 7600 block of Cedar Road around 10 a.m. North Point Road was closed near the National Guard Armory. The fire was under … Read more
The Office of Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger announced that a Baltimore County jury found a Bethesda man guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and other charges from a Dundalk homicide case from 2022. Here is their release: On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, a Baltimore County jury found Keith Brian Russell, 40, of Bethesda, guilty … Read more