Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways

Blue Water Baltimore

Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report: “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to … Read more

Sharan Named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month

Officer A. Sharan has been named Dundalk Police Precinct 12 Officer of the Month for May. Here is the official statement: “During the month, he cleared several cases and recovered four firearms, three stolen. ” When responding to a search and seizure warrant, he located a controlled substance. During a traffic stop, he recovered an illegal … Read more

Woman Found Shot on Sollers Point Road in Dundalk

Detectives with the Baltimore County Violent Crimes Unit have placed a suspect under arrest following a shooting in the Dundalk area on Monday morning. Officers responded to the 300 block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk in reference to the incident around 3:08 a.m. When officers arrived, they located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot … Read more

State to Hold Meeting in Dundalk About Grants for Crime Prevention

Governor Moore’s Office of Crime Prevention & Policy will be hosting public meetings in the County this month for community associations to learn more about grant opportunities and State funding for crime prevention. The Eastern Baltimore County meeting will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at Sparrows Point Multipurpose Center … Read more

War of 1812 Monuments Cleanup to be Held in Dundalk

–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and  is … Read more

Police Identify Victim in Colgate Shooting in Dundalk

Baltimore County detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a homicide that occurred on Monday, July 1. Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street around 10 a.m.for a shots fired call.  Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced 20-year-old … Read more

2024 Dundalk Independence Day Parade Lineup

The Dundalk Independence Day Parade has released their official lineup. The parade starts 8:15 a.m. on Thursday. GREEN KICKOFF DIVISION ANNOUNCER-DUNDALK SHOPPING CENTER STAGE  Jess Lilli and Rocco Lilli ANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE   Arkia Wade and Karie May PREANNOUNCER-LIBERTY PARKWAY STAGE   Michael Andy Green-1 Company 6: Dundalk Station Green-2 Company 26: North Point / … Read more

4th of July Event Schedule in Eastern Baltimore County

Here is a list of parades, fireworks and festivals in eastern Baltimore County over the next few days. If we missed any, please email us at eastcountytimes@gmail.com Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2 Dundalk Heritage Fair Heritage Park 2717 Playfield Street, Dundalk MD, 21222 The Heritage Fair will include music, food, beer garden, rides, games and … Read more

Dundalk Fireworks Back on Thursday, July 4

–photo courtesy of Dundalkheritagefair.com- The Dundalk 4th of July Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 4 starting at 9:15 PM (Grange Elementary). While the fireworks can be viewed in numerous sites throughout Dundalk, they are primarily centered around Grange Elementary. The fireworks take place at the North Point Government Center at the corner of … Read more

I-695 Turnaround in Dundalk Still Toll-Free

–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more

Fort McHenry Federal Channel Now Fully Open Near Key Bridge

–photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving today restored the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to its original operational dimensions of 700 feet wide and … Read more