The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will host their latest Speaker Series this Thursday, Sept. 14. They announced they are hosting local author Howard Smith who will discuss his book “Up the Line,” the History of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore Railroad which was the major transportation in the area in the 1840s. The … Read more
Councilman David Marks annouced that Baltimore County DEPS plans to conduct another round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River over two days this week. The application is scheduled to occur on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12. “As always, the timing and dates are dependent on changing wind and … Read more
Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released today, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 10 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and two among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported an accident that injured three people, including firefighters in Essex. It was reported that one civilian and two fire department members were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after fire engine and vehicle collided. The accident was reported Saturday around noon at Hyde Park Road and Goodwood Avenue.
Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Anne Arundel County. Luis Esteban Borunda, 65, of Essex, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He is being held without … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation (ECDC) announced that The Essex Middle River Gateway sign has been reinstalled after it was damaged over a year ago. “We are THRILLED to share that the Essex Middle River Gateway sign at Eastern Ave./Old Eastern Ave. was replaced today after a car struck the sign in the spring of … Read more
The Crazy Tuna Bar & Grill in Essex announced that the Baltimore County Liquor Board has lifted its two week suspension of the Crazy Tuna’s liquor license. As a result, the restaurant will fully open this weekend. This is a week later after the restaurant was penalized by the county for a noise complaint. “The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Crazy Tuna Facebook page- The Crazy Tuna in Essex announced on its social media page that it has been “penalized” by Baltimore County for a noise complaint, which results in a ban for serving liquor this weekend. “We would like to make a quick statement to squash any misinformation that is spreading. … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of N. Marlyn Avenue and Essex Avenue in Essex, for a motor vehicle collision. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 9:25 a.m. a 2011 Infiniti FX35 was traveling on Essex Avenue attempting to cross N. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a residential fire in the 400 block of South Taylor Avenue in Essex on Monday evening. Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the home with a working kitchen fire on the first floor around 7 p.m. Two crews remained … Read more
–photo courtesy of Ramo Latin Market- Ramo Latin Market is open for business in Essex. The Latin market is located 25 Eastern Blvd. at Suite 100, just across the parking lot from the Essex Diner. According to the Essex Development Initiative, meat, pastries, cheese, crema, tortillas, a selection of vegetables and herbs, are some of … Read more
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening in Essex. The victim is identified as Alexander Lewis, 36, of Baltimore. Lewis was pronounced deceased at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Ford Focus involved in the crash. There were … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives arrested 46-year-old Matthew Wright in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Adrian Hutton. Hutton was found seriously injured in the Unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue on June 27. Wright has been charged with second-degree murder and remains at the Baltimore County Detention Center held without bond.
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Carl Armstrong has been appointed as principal of Kenwood High School in Essex. He was recently Assistant Principal at Parkville High School. He takes over for outgoing Kenwood principal Brian Powell. Armstrong is been with Baltimore County Public Schools for 16 years. According to his bio, Armstrong taught … Read more
The Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. announced they are creating a time capsule and are looking for ideas and items. The time capsule is sponsored by CLIFF’S HI-TECH AUTO BODY SHOP INC. and Cliff’s Direct Effect and will be open in 2073. Here is a statement from the museum “What would … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6 about the gas tax increase on July 1- I am sure that you noticed that the gas prices shot up over the past weekend. That is because there was another increase in the gas of 11 percent. Former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported that 26-year-old Adrian Hutton suffered a fatal injury on Tuesday, June 27 in the unit block of S. Marlyn Avenue. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause of death. This remains an open investigation. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Kenwood High School principal Brian Powell announced that he is leaving the Essex school. He sent out a letter to Kenwood High families stating that he is leaving the school to take another position. He did not eblorate on his new position. (RELATED: Perry Hall High principal to leave school) Powell has had a rememberable … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the Unit Block of S. Marlyn Avenue, in Essex at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday for a report of an injured person. When officers arrived at the scene, they located an adult male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim has been transported to … Read more
The 49th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, recently held online, honored 136 seniors from across the county as exemplary students of their fields, and each was named a recipient of the Anthony G. Marchione Award for Excellence. The ceremony, which may be viewed here, began with greetings from BCPS Superintendent Dr. … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 600 block of Middlesex Road in Essex in reference to a wanted person on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Once on scene, the male suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Members of the Baltimore County Police Tactical and Crisis Negotiation Teams responded to the location and brought the matter … Read more