For five decades, Riverside Marine has helped generations of families get out on the water—and now is celebrating with its 50th Anniversary Open House! The two-day event will be held on September 18–19. The event includes on-water demo ride, event savings on in-stock 2026 models, prizes & giveaways, food and refreshments and a chance to … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival Committee- The Essex Day Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex. Over 150 vendors will be onsite along with kid activities, food trucks, a beer garden, community resources and live music. Opening ceremonies begin … Read more
Join Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Coffee & Conversation networking event on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Churches for Streets of Hope AT THE Maryland Aerospace Heritage Center 2323 Eastern Blvd. in Middle River. Connect with commercial property owners, business owners and operators, … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee is holding an Essex community cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. Look for the BRRC trailer at the intersection of Maryland and S. Taylor Avenues To register, go to their website.
The Essex Day Festival announced the first annual CUBEY SHUFFLE 2.1 mile fun run. The race will start and end at Kenwood High School on Saturday Sept. 12 at 7 a.m. The entry fee is $21, Paypal only. Every participant will receive a T-shirt. Proceeds to benefit Kenwood High School’s Sports Science program. Register now … Read more
Essex Outdoor Movie Night is back on Friday, Aug. 28 on 6 p.m. on Cox’s Point Park. This is a FREE community movie night featuring Disney Pixar’s Elio! There is free pizza while supplies last. Bring your own chair or blanket, favorite movie snacks and drinks. This is a night for neighbors to connect, families … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department reported a fatal shooting in the Essex area early Sunday morning. According to police, the shooting occurred on Aug. 23 at approximately 1:55 a.m., in the 800 block of Woodrow Avenue. An adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Volunteers from the Back River Restoration Committee took and released their latest water-sampling results from around the area on Aug. 11. “Samples collected at Eastern Avenue Bridge and the Wastewater Treatment Plant sampling location exceeded the 235 MPN single-sample E. coli threshold. Eastern Avenue Bridge also exceeded the threshold on August 4. The remaining locations … Read more
The body of a missing boater was found near Miami Beach He was identified as Todd Andrew Foehrkolb of Essex. Rescue crews began searching for a missing boater on Saturday around 7:55 p.m. in the area of Miami Beach. His body was recovered on Monday morning.
Baltimore County Police reported homicide detectives have arrested 22-year-old male Deandre Neal in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the unit block of Banyan Wood Court in Essex on Monday, Aug. 10 at approximately 11:25 a.m. Police identified 19-year-old Donielle Mack and 19-year-old Izick Aminartey as the victims who were killed. Neal is … Read more
Essex-Holly Neck Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2621 will host a community bazaar on Saturday Sept. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at 206 Riverside Road off Mace Avenue in Essex. Shop local and support small businesses with a variety of vendors and support your local VFW.Food will also be available. Please call … Read more
Two juvenile suspects are now in police custody following the homicide that occurred in Essex on Monday morning. Police were called to the unit block of Bladen Road at approximately 11:50 a.m. for a shooting. Officers arrested one of the juvenile suspects Monday evening. A second suspect was taken into custody following a barricade that … Read more
update- An arrest has been made It was a tough day for Baltimore County Police as they reported three shooting deaths in Essex on Monday. The first shooting was a double homicide on Banyan Wood Court. around 11:30 a.m. Another shooting was reported at approximately 11:50 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 10 in the unit block … Read more
Baltimore County Police report an adult male and female have been died after a shooting in Essex on Monday. According to police, the shooting took place in the unit block of Banyan Wood Court. Residents in the area of Banyan Wood Court can expect a police presence in that general area as well as road … Read more
Meet with Baltimore County Department of Planning, Community Planner Jess Eliot Myhre and Office of Community Engagement Outreach Coordinator Stefanie Streib on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at Stembridge Community Center. 99 Stemmers Run Road in. Essex. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or community stakeholder, this is your opportunity to share … Read more
–photo courtesy of Amanda L. Henning– The following article has been submitted by Paul M. Blitz Amanda L. Henning, owner of The Comfy Cup in Essex, was recently recognized in the 125th Annual edition of “Who’s Who in America” for 2026-27. The award is limited to individuals who possess professional integrity, demonstrate outstanding achievement in … Read more
The remains discovered on July 17, 2026, have been positively identified as those of 46-year-old Kimberly Gordon, a New Jersey woman who was reported missing after she was last seen on June 21, 2026. The cause and manner of Kimberly’s death remain under investigation.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Baltimore County Police reported that homicide detectives are investigating whether skeletal remains discovered earlier today in a tributary of Back River are those of 46-year-old Kimberly Gordon, who was reported missing from New Jersey and was last seen on June 21, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m. Officers responded … Read more
This story has been uploaded as police are investigating if the human remains could be a missing New Jersey woman According to Baltimore County Police, officers responded to a report of human remains near Route 702 and I-695 in Essex around 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Homicide detectives are responding to the scene. Police said more … Read more
Island View Waterfront is hosting a Down by the Bay event this weekend The event will include shopping local makers, grabbing lunch from Crossroads Bistro, renting a kayak, meeting community organizations, and simply relaxing by the water. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a lawn chair. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 … Read more
July’s Coffee & Conversation will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Comfy Cup, 25 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a casual networking event bringing together commercial property owners, business owners and operators, and community leaders who care about Essex Enjoy fresh coffee and drinks, light refreshments, meaningful conversations, … Read more