Essex house fire reported on S Marlyn Avenue

Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in Essex on Friday night . Units arrived after 8 p.m. with fire coming from the basement of a home in the 1200 block of S Marlyn Avenue No injuries were reported and no one was found inside the house. The fire was extinguished at 8:25 p.m.

Rabies clinics set for Perry Hall, Dundalk, Essex & Rosedale

–photo courtesy of BCAS- Baltimore County Animal Services is hosting spring rabies clinics throughout Baltimore County. Here is a list of clinics in eastern Baltimore County. Perry Hall Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon Gough Park, 9201 Honeygo Boulevard Essex Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fields of Renaissance Park, 99 … Read more

Coffee and Conversation shifts to evening in April in Essex

Join Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the  next Coffee and Conversation of the year on Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sussex Elementary School, 515 S. Woodward Avenue in Essex. This is a free networking event focusing on building connections … Read more

Midge treatment scheduled in Bear Creek and Back River

Back River Restoration Committee reports Baltimore County DEPS is planning to conduct the first round of helicopter applications of midge treatment on the upper and lower Back River this week as well as Bear Creek. The application is scheduled to start about 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, and the afternoon of Thursday, weather permitting. … Read more

Eastern Boulevard Commercial Corridor Trash Clean Up

The Essex Community Development Corporation is holding a Eastern Blvd Commercial Corridor Trash Clean Up on Monday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Essex Park & Ride. This cleanup provides community service, community building, and environmental impact as volunteers will clean up Eastern Boulevard and help prevent litter from reaching the Chesapeake … Read more

Coffee & Cone holds ribbon cutting in Essex

Coffee and Cones Essex

–photo courtesy of Essex Community Development Corporation- Coffee & Cone located at 530 Eastern Boulevard in Essex held its official ribbon cutting on Friday. Mauro Peralta is the owner of the Essex business. Coffee & Cone serves hot coffee, Hershey’s ice cream, crepes, pastries and other sweet treats. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Essex Community Development Corporation Open House

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

Democratic County Executive candidate forum in Essex

New North Point Association

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

Freezing weather shelters open Sunday and Monday

Eastern Family Resource Center

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

Six-month-old dies in Essex fire on Foxcroft Lane

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

First Speaker Series of 2026 at Heritage Society

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

Kestrel Cafe opens on Eastern Boulevard in Essex

Kestrel Cafe

–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

Residential Fire Reported on Silver Avenue in Essex

Silver Road fire

–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

Coffee & Conversation Returns for Holiday Happy Hour in Essex

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

Essex Museum’s Holiday Open House

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