Two Killed in Essex Crash on Holly Neck Road

Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Essex early Sunday. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Holly Neck Road at approximately 12:50 a.m. for a single vehicle crash that involved a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Detectives determined the Malibu was traveling westbound when it left the roadway and struck at least … Read more

MC Fest Returns to Mount Carmel This Weekend

MC Fest will be held on Oct. 9 through Oct. 12. The hours are Thursday and Friday from 6 – 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 – 10  p.m. and Sunday, from 1- 5 p.m. The event supports Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, a PK-12 Catholic School serving Essex. MC Fest draws over 1500 attendees each … Read more

Two New Businesses Open for Business in Essex

–photos courtesy of Essex CDC- Two new businesses held their grand openings in the Essex area on Saturday. The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are now open for business. According to the Essex Community Development Corporation, both businesses are under local ownership. “The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, owned and operated … Read more

September Coffee & Conversation Set for Thursday in Essex

Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Essex Community Development Corporation will host its next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC, located at 1342 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This Monthly Networking Event will be hosted by Carmen Slezak. This is an opportunity to connect with … Read more

Police Report 20-Year-Old Missing From Essex

UPDATE-Sidney Fowlkes has been located  Baltimore County Police report 20-year-old Sidney Fowlkes (5’3,130) is missing. Last seen in the Essex area on Aug. 29 at approximately 3 p.m. wearing a white multi-colored top, blue sweatshirt and shorts, green/blue flip flops. Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or 410-887-0220.

Essex-Middle River Museum Collecting Time Capsule Items

In celebration of Heritage Society of Essex Middle River’s 50th Anniversary, a 50-year time capsule is being created. The time capsule committee has started to collect items to participate in this project. The community may donate items until Sept. 14 at the museum. During October, all these items will be on display on the first … Read more

Coffee & Conversation Set at Essex Elementary School

The Essex Community Development Corporation is  inviting Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, July 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Essex Elementary School, 100 Mace Ave. This is a free networking focusing on building connections … Read more

Ravens Poe to Visit North Point & Essex Libraries Wednesday

–photo courtesy of BCPL- Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer and will be in Dundalk and Essex on Wednesday, June 25. Poe will start at the North Point Library, located at 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Then he will arrive at the … Read more

“No Kings” Rally to be Held in Essex on Saturday

Over 100 people have already registered to attend the No Kings Rally in Essex on Saturday, June 14 at St. Stephen’s Church,  1601 Old Eastern Avenue (on all four corners) from 9 to 11 a.m. This peaceful demonstration will bring together community members and advocates to call for fair representation and transparent governance. This rally … Read more