Permit issues for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal

Tradepoint Atlantic announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal — project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore. TPA called the announcement an important milestone for the future of … Read more

Days Cove Rubble Landfill Increased Discharge Permit Defeated

State Sen. J.B. Jennings announced MDE will not be issuing the increased discharge permit for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill “At today’s Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting, the State will consider the Days Cove Rubble Landfill lease and the proposed increase to the discharge permit. “Over the past two days, I have spoken directly … Read more

Council Passes Resolution to Urge MDE to Stop Days Cove Permit Discharge

Baltimore County Council passed a resolution to oppose Days Cove Rubble Landfill Company’s permit for increased discharge. The permit would allow for a discharge of an average of 12,500 gallons per day of treated leachate.   The resolution was passed unanimously on Monday, Oct. 20 and puts Baltimore County on record as opposing the Days Cove … Read more

Property Owners to Present Their Case in Brandon Shores Closure

Seven property owners living along the Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) right-of-way in Harford and Baltimore counties have been granted limited intervenor status in Case #9748 before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). They will appear at this week’s evidentiary hearings to oppose the proposed construction of 29 miles of new, additional high-voltage transmission lines … Read more

BGE Warns of Power Outages After Power Plant Disconnection

BGE is asking its customers to conserve energy today as one of its power plants suffered an “unplanned disconnection”. BGE also stated this incident could result in temporary power outage. Here is the full email sent out to BGE customers this afternoon. This morning, a power plant experienced an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric … Read more

High Bacteria Levels Found in Back River & Other Waterways

The Back River Restoration Committee reports high bacteria levels in local waterways. “Mother Nature has not been kind to use these past few weeks.  Not only did she send tons of trash our way, but this round of sampling is showing high bacteria levels in several upstream testing locations,” BRRC said a statement on social … Read more

Baltimore County’s to Begin More Midge Treatment This Week

The following message was released from the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainabilty about the midge problem and a treatment plan in eastern Baltimore County. In response to the unprecedented populations of swarming midges along Baltimore County’s waterfront this season, Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS) will modify the next … Read more

MDE Announces Funding Projects to Help Back River Waterways

–photo courtesy of MDE- The Maryland Department of the Environmen held an official press release in Essex for grants to help local waterways. Here is the official release: The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott today announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects in the region around the … Read more

MDE Releases Statement About Air Quality After Dundalk Fire

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- The following statement was released by the Maryland Department of Environment concerning the air quality around Owl Metals in Dundalk after the fire “Air quality near the recycling facility fire in Dundalk can be expected to vary based on weather, the time of day, with the higher concentrations … Read more

Public Comment Sought on Sparrows Point Project

–photo courtesy of US Army Corps of Engineers‘ The public comment period is now open through March 21, on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) detailing the planned container terminal project at Coke Point in Sparrows Point, anticipated construction and operational impacts, contemplated mitigation measures, and alternatives. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and … Read more

Community Cleanup Scheduled in Essex

Join Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a morning of service and community-building as they will pick up trash along Eastern Boulevard and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. The cleanup will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. followed by an Open House. The meet … Read more

Man Shot on Patapsco Avenue in Dundalk New Years Morning

Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported Dundalk  shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. Police found an adult male with a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Patapsco Avenue approximately 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. The victim was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. This was determined to be a targeted incident. … Read more

Wise Avenue VFC Vehicle Involved in Crash

Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle accident occurred that involved an apparatus from their station last night around 7:15 p.m. Here is the statement from Wise Avenue VFC. “Engine 272 was enroute to a reported structure fire with emergency lights, sirens, and air horns activated when the driver was forced to take … Read more

Howe Named Dundalk Precinct 12 Officer of the Month

Officer A. Howe was named Dundalk Precinct 12 Officer of the Month Here is the official statement. During the month, he had several clearances and arrests. Supervisors say his professional demeanor and reliability make him an asset. He leads by example, displaying an impeccable work ethic that others strive to emulate.

Dundalk, Maryland Mentioned on Saturday Night Live

–photo and video courtesy of NBC/Saturday Night Live- Yes. The town of Dundalk, Maryland was on mentioned Saturday Night Live last night. The NBC late night comedy show had a skit of an actor was telling friends his of list of favorite  Spotify Wrapped  and Satoshi Gutman of Dundalk, Maryland was his top choice.   … Read more

Key Bridge Rebuild Meeting Set for Monday

A Key Bridge Rebuild public informational hearing is scheduled for the temporary piles and temporary trestle on Monday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department 7500 North Point Road in Edgemere. The public informational hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end no later than 7:30 p.m  MDTA has … Read more

Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant December Meeting

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is holding an upcoming public meeting to discuss the operations of Baltimore City’s wastewater treatment plants and the Patapsco and Back River facilities. The meeting is on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. at DPW’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant, 8201 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21224.  … Read more

Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting Returns for 6th Year

The Eastern Regional Lions Club is hosting the 6th Dundalk Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Poplar Place Shopping Center ( the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue in Dundalk) on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 -7 p.m. The North Point Library will offer kids crafts and fun activities before they come to see the … Read more

Council Preserves Land in Bird River Beach Area

Baltimore County 5th District Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council preserved land in Middle River on Monday night. “The Baltimore County Council preserved another 35 acres, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area,” Marks said. “This purchase creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected … Read more