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
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
-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
-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
–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
–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
–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
– 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
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
photo courtesy of Dundalk Football Twitter page- Dundalk High offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh has announced he is going to play at Penn State. The 6’6, 270 lbs. tackle narrowed his final four choices to Penn State, Michigan State, Ole Miss and Rutgers. He made his announcement of becoming a Nittany Lion at the Dundalk Owls … Read more
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
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
–photo courtesy of Chimdy Onoh Twitter page– High level College Football recruiting can usually be found in the South, but some of the recruiting fever is taking place in Dundalk as Chimdy Onoh is one of the top players in the state of Maryland. According to 24/7 Sports, Onoh is the 8th overall ranked high … Read more
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
A basement fire has been reported in the 1900 block of Quentin Road in Dundalk. Crews arrive with smoke showing from a two-story townhome. The fire was reported on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 14. No injuries or any other information have been reported at this time.
It is with deep sadness and humble respect, The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Past Chief and Life Active Member John I. Schaeffer, Sr. He died peacefully early on the morning of January 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Chief Schaeffer (affectionately known as Mr. John in his retirement) was … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDOT- The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895) will close one of its tubes and creating two-way traffic this week during off hours. 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 … Read more
–photo courtesy of the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Department- A motor vehicle crash with rescue was reported by the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department at the intersection of North Point Road & Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk. The accident was reported on Tuesday afternoon around 3 p.m. Crews on the scene reported that multiple vehicles … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the new Street Tree Replacement program, continuing his administration’s ongoing efforts to restore critical green infrastructure throughout Baltimore County. The County Executive, local community members and business owners kicked off the initiative — which will see more than 1,300 trees planted in six concentrated … Read more
Thirty-two high school students and 30 middle school students have been selected to participate in the Baltimore County Public Schools 2022-2023 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble. The ensemble will rehearse weekly at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology throughout the winter and spring. The culminating event for the ensemble will be a gala concert … Read more
Good news from Dundalk as the North Point Plaza Dollar Tree at 2301 North Point Road has reopened after being shut down for over a month. The store had by closed by the Baltimore County Health Department around Nov. 10 but finally reopened on Friday, Dec. 16. The Dollar Tree at 1762 Merritt Boulevard was … Read more