Auto Theft Reported in Eastwood

Baltimore County Police reported an auto theft in the Eastwood area near the Baltimore County/City line. According to Precinct 12 Dundalk, a person’s vehicle was stolen from in the 7100 block of Gough Street by an unknown suspect(s). The theft was reported on Monday, March 27 around 11 p.m. There was no information on the … Read more

County Council Pass Resolution to Support City’s Decision on Wasterwater

Baltimore County Council Todd Crandell announced that he and has fellows six Baltimore County Councilmembers passed a resolution in support of Baltimore City’s decision to not allow the treatment of toxic water from an Ohio train derailment. “The County Council just convened an Emergency Legislative Session in which we unanimously passed Resolution 5-23. This resolution … Read more

Baltimore City Won’t Permit Treatment of Ohio Toxic Train Water

-Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott sent a letter to Clean Harbors of Baltimore denying their request to pretreat wastewater from a East Palestine, OH train derailment- Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will not permit Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. to pretreat the wastewater from the train derailment in East … Read more

Colgate Teacher Named Outstanding Music Educator

Grace White was among seven individuals named Outstanding Music Educators of the Year by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA). According to the MMEA website: White was “coined Ms. Blue by her students because of her blue hair,” makes “kid-friendlybut-not-just-for-kids songs and videos to help her students learn. She is thrilled to now see them … Read more

Three Local Students Named Carson Scholars

Local Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for … Read more

Juvenile Arrested in Dundalk Assault Case

Baltimore County Police made an arrest on Tuesday, March 7 at approximately 11:15 a.m., in reference to a January first-degree assault that occured in Dundalk. The suspect is a 15-year-old juvenile, who detectives identified after utilizing local business and residential cameras to assist them. The juvenile was charged with attempted 1st-degree homicide and 1st and … Read more

Key Bridge to Shut Down for 30 Minutes on Thursday for Crane

– photo courtesy of Maryland Transportation Authority- The Maryland Transportation Authority will temporarily hold traffic in both directions on the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) and Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US 50/301) on Thursday, March 16, during passage of marine vessels carrying three large older, blue cranes heading outbound via the Chesapeake Bay. Traffic on the … Read more

Fire Reported at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews responded to a two-alarm commercial building fire with explosion at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in the 8200 block of Eastern Ave. The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. Fire is reported to be gas fed and that has caused unstable areas … Read more

BCPS Graduation Rate Declines

The four-year cohort graduation rate for Baltimore County Public Schools students for the 2021-2022 school year is 84.5 percent, according to data released March 9 by the Maryland State Department of Education. BCPS’ graduation rate is 1.8 percentage points below the state average of 86.3 percent and is a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from … Read more

“We Should Only Allow Senior Housing at Merritt Station II”

-by Delegate Bob Long, District 6- Last week, I testified in front of the Board of Public Works (Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Liberman and Treasurer Derek Davis) on the Merritt Station II proposed housing project in Dundalk. The Merritt Properties LLC’s project calls for the construction of an 84-unit age-restricted community, located at 1440 … Read more

Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns

-photo courtesy of Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce- The Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this weekend. The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce will host the event this Saturday, March 11 at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the Logan Village Shopping Center and will end at Dundalk Elementary School. For more information, … Read more

Dundalk Fire Reported on Baybriar Rd

–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Crews were on scene of a dwelling fire on March 3 in Dundalk. The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire in the 3100 block of Baybriar Road in Dundalk on Friday afternoon. Motorists were told to avoid the area as … Read more

One Victim Identified in Dundalk Fatal Fire

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- One of the victims has been identified. She is Beth Susan Gibson, 66, of the 8500 block of Kavanagh Road, 21222. The second victim has not yet been identified. A third person who escaped by jumping from a window was transported to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. … Read more

Fatal Fire Reported in Dundalk

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association-is Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fatal fire in Dundalk. The fire was reported on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:22 a.m. at a rowhome in the 8500 block Kavanagh Road. It was reported by the county that two victims died in the fire. Crews arrived to find … Read more

BCPS Artwork Displayed at AVENUE Ice Rink

– Artwork by Diana Vargas Juarez, courtesy of BCPS- Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The … Read more

Police Report Morning Assault in Dundalk on Jan. 27

Baltimore County police officers responded to the intersection of Leeway and Yorkway in Dundalk (Railroad tracks) about a reported first-degree assault on Friday, Jan. 27 around 7:45 a.m. Detectives determined an unknown male suspect armed with a knife attacked the juvenile victim from behind while the victim was walking along the tracks en route to … Read more

Attempted Murder Reported in Dundalk

Baltimore County Police Precinct 12 reported an attempted murder in Dundalk on Jan. 23. According to online records, Officers responded to the Liberty Parkway and Dunglow Road for shots fired and found multiple shell casings upon arrival. A short time later units received communication that a patient was admitted to an area hospital for shot … Read more

Harbor Tunnel Overnight Lane Closures This Week

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel will have overnight lane closures for Jan. 22 – 26. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. … Read more

Arrest Made in Old Dundalk Shooting

Baltimore County Violent Crimes detectives have arrested a suspect in the shooting that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m., Monday, January 16. Officers initially responded to the unit block of Shipping Place in Old Dundalk, where they located a male victim in his thirties suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area … Read more