The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting an Open House on Wednesday. March 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Essex CDC Office, 25 Eastern Boulevard, Suite 98 in Essex. The opening house will gather community input on the Eastern Boulevard Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Study. This study, conducted in partnership with a Baltimore … Read more
The new North Point Association is hosting a County Executive Democratic candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. They announced three of the candidates have accepted the invitation and two more candidates may also attend. All candidates will receive the same questions about topics … Read more
Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelters are open ALL day today and tomorrow, with further extension as necessary. Residents in need of shelter to avoid inclement weather and extreme cold conditions should be directed to the • Eastern Family Resource Center, 9150 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale • Hannah More Family Shelter, 12041 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown • … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a six-month-old tragically succumbed to injuries suffered last night in an Essex dwelling fire on Foxcroft Lane. The victim has been identified as Sophia Rivera-Cortes. Crews responded to a report of a fire in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane around 6:55 p.m. on Jan. 16 The fire was showing … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Multiple patients were transported to area hospitals after a fire was reported spreading from one home to another in the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane in Essex. One person was reported with life threatening injuries. The fire was reported on Jan. 16 around 6:57 p.m. and placed under … Read more
Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River will hold its first Speaker Series of the year on Thursday. Jan. 14. Heritage Society Historian Paul M. Blitz is the speaker. Mr. Blitz has been the Historian for more than three decades, and he offers a wealth of knowledge about our area’s rich history. This educational and entertaining discussion … Read more
Join Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the first Coffee and Conversation of the year on Thursday, January 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 501 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a free networking event focusing on building … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex CDC– The Kestrel Cafe held its Grand Opening on Saturday, Jan. 10 in Essex According to the Essex Community Development Corporation, the Kestrel Cafe is owned April Pevear and her husband Geoff and is located at 1546 Eastern Blvd., Suite 1. “Kestrel Cafe is a one-of-a-kind art café where creativity, connection, … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a Eastern Boulevard cleanup along Back River on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m to noon. Look for the BRRC trailer in the parking lot of the Essex Park and Ride to sign in to receive supplies. BRRC provides all the supplies needed, as well as coffee and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association/bystander– A residential structure fire was reported in the unit block of Silver Avenue in Essex on Sunday, Dec. 21. According to the Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association, people were trapped inside the house during the fire. Crews arrived around 3:30 p.m. and reported fire showing from multiple … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation [CDC] invites commercial property owners, business owners, community leaders, and nonprofit leaders with an interest in Essex for their final Coffee & Conversation of the year on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. This FREE networking event will be held at Woody’s Pub Grill, 11 Margaret Ave in … Read more
The Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River, located at 516 Eastern Boulevard, will hold an open house on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity take a free tour, check out holiday decorations; and pick up stocking stuffers and other presents in the gift shop. For more information, email the … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile was shot in front of an Essex business in the 1700 block of Eastern Boulevard. According to police, patrol officers were responding to a call for an assault at the business. The officers arrived on scene and located a male juvenile a short distance away suffering from a gunshot … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- A stabbing and a police involved shooting was reported last night in Essex. Baltimore County Police responded to reported a disturbance in the 900 block of Holgate Drive on Wednesday, December 3, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Officers arrived and encountered an armed male suspect inside the apartment building. … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold its Race Road Cleanup on Saturday, Dec. 6. The meeting location is 830 Race Road in Essex and the event is 9 a.m. to 12. BRRC will provide all the supplies such as bags, gloves and pickers. There will be coffee and donuts for all the volunteers. Community … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a community input meeting: Improving Traffic and Pedestrian Safety on Eastern Boulevard on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Carmel School, 1704 Old Eastern Avenue in Essex. Join Essex Community Development Corporation for an open house-style community meeting to learn about and share your … Read more
Baltimore County Police are investigating an Essex shooting that resulted in a man being injured and entering into the police station. Police responded to the area of Sandalwood Road and Moline Circle in Essex after reports of shots fired on Sunday, Nov. 30, at approximately 9:45 p.m. Arriving officers found evidence of a shooting at … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation presents a casual morning of networking and community building with fellow business owners, property owners, and community leaders who care about the future of Essex. The next Coffee and Conversation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Heritage Society of Essex-Middle River. Please … Read more
The Baltimore County’s Mobile Career Center is in Essex this November! They’re bringing free workforce support directly to the community — including job search assistance, resume support, and employer connections. The Mobile Career Center will be there on Thursday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Mini Job Fair with local employers … Read more
Essex Fall Community Fair is scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This event was created to bring neighbors together to celebrate the community. There will be free food (while it lasts!), music, art workshops, face painting, balloon animals, and even some … Read more
–photo courtesy of Dundalk Stands Up- No Kings Protests were held all over the country, including Eastern Baltimore County. Protests were held in Dundalk at the corner of Wise Avenue and Holabird Avenue; in Essex at the corner of Back River Neck Road and Eastern Boulevard; and in Perry Hall at the corner of Belair … Read more