Emergency crews were on the scene of an open water rescue as a boat was reported sinking at North Point State Park in the 8400 block of North Point Road. The 30-foot boat was reported at 100 feet away from the pier near the trolley station and was “taking on water”. According to the report, … Read more
Edgemere Bait and Tackle will hold its 3rd annual youth fishing tournament this weekend. It is a two-day weekend event and is being held June 22 & June 23. The start time is 6 a.m. Saturday morning and you can fish all the until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Scales close at 5p.m. on Sunday. There … Read more
With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD … Read more
County Executive John Olszewski and Councilman Todd Crandell will host a District 7 Budget Town Hall on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dundalk Elementary School. Residents will have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities, and feedback on the budget Every year, prior to submitting his budget to the County Council … Read more
The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department will make a tour with Santa around the Edgemere/Sparrows Point area. The tour will take place Dec. 4-5 & Dec. 7, 8, 9. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change due to service calls and weather. Monday, Dec. 4- Fort Howard, Millers Island. Shaws Discovery. Beacon Pointe, … Read more
Edgemere Sparrows Point Rec. Council will host the annual Edgemere Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 1 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department at 7500 North Point Road in Edgemere. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to appear along with local organizations. There will be treats, crafts, music … Read more
-photo courtesy of MPSSAA X (Twitter) page- Sparrows Point Girls Soccer is once again state champions. The Pointers won their first state title since 2018 and their seventh in school history as they defeated Hereford 1 to 0 in the 2A Title Game. Hereford won the regular season match-up on Oct. 11 but Sparrows Point … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers (Yarbrough) is hosting “Community Conversations” regarding the development of the BCPS Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Community members are invited to share their ideas on budget priorities and the investments the system should make to provide high-quality public education to every student. The meetings will be held … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews were on scene of a vehicle fire in the area of Avenue C and North Point Road in Edgemere on Sunday night. The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported the fire around 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2. Units are expected to remain … Read more
Odd Fest takes place this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. The event takes place at North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department, 7500 North Point Road in Edgemere. There is a North Point’s Got Talent competition that is looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, magicians and other talented people. The winner will receive a … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a Tornado Warning for Perry Hall, Edgewood and Joppatowne until 12:30 a.m. A flash flood emergency is also in put in the Baltimore area until 3;15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm warning is in place for Edgemere, Middle River and Essex until 12:30 a.m.
The 3rd annual Edgemere Craft & Vendor Show is scheduled for September 9th, 2023 at 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain date September 23) at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department at 7500 North Point Road. The outdoor event is hosted by Edgemere Bible Church with all proceeds going back into the local community. … Read more
The Annual Defenders’ Day Celebration returns on Saturday Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at Fort Howard Park in Fort Howard. For over 30 years, the Defenders’ Day Celebration commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and British and includes re-enactments, (mock battles with live cannons), … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported a motor vehicle crash between a tractor trailer and a car on Wednesday that sent a person to Shock Trauma. The crash was reported in the 4500 block of North Point Blouevard in Edgemere around 8 … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere VFD- The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department Carnival will start on Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. and will run until Saturday, July 29. 2023 Schedule Carnival *July 25- July 29 from 6:30-11 p.m. every night *July 25th- 8:45 p.m. Fireworks *July 28th – 6:30 p.m. parade Advanced … Read more
Former state Senator Norman Stone passed away at the age of 87. Stone represented the Edgemere area for 52 years in the Maryland General Assembly and 48 years as a member of the Maryland State Senate. He was added to the Dundalk region and later the Essex area. Former Gov. Larry Hogan released a statement … Read more
-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
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department and other units responded to a fire in the 2500 block of N Snyder Avenue in Edgemere. The fire was reported on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15.
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported its crews along with other units from the lower East side battled a marsh fire with extension to a barge on Thursday afternoon. Units were called to the marina at Creek and Bayfront Roads in Edgemere around 2:30 … Read more
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) will start their boys and girls basketball playoffs on Friday. Here is a look at the three classifications that involve local schools. 4A Boys Parkville was undefeated during the regular season before losing in the Baltimore County Championship Game to New Town. Despite that loss, the Knights … Read more
Edgemere Elementary School was named the elementary school winner in the 2022 Wyland National Art and Classroom Mural Challenge. As a prize, the school will receive $250 gift card in art supplies from Blick Art Materials. The 50-foot-long, award-winning mural at Edgemere Elementary was created by about 20 students in Grades 4 and 5, under … Read more