Essex CDC, in partnership with Essex Plaza, LLC is proud to invite community members of all ages to be part of an exciting public art project! With funding secured through Essex CDC’s Facade Improvement Grant Program to install a massive 1,800 sq ft mural on the exterior wall of Petals Learning Center, your creativity can … Read more
–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
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
Join Essex CDC and Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Networking Event – Coffee & Conversation – Happy Hour Edition – on Thursday, June 19 at Moxil & Sparta Luxe located at 620 Franklin Ave. with property owner, Dan Kohn This networking event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Sign up to … Read more
Baltimore County Public Library will hold a Shred Day at the Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Blvd. The event will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Shred Day provides the opportunity to destroy confidential household paperwork at BCPL’s free community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 4 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. The meeting will include a review of the first year of operations in Essex. Please RSVP by Friday, June 13 to nayeli.rojas@essexcdc.org
The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Museum While the Heritage Society was founded in 1968, the organization didn’t move into our building until 1975. A celebration will be held at Buon Appetito in Essex on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. In addition to celebrating 50 years, we will … Read more
The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2024-25 school year and a counselor at an elementary school in Essex has been named a winner. “The school counselors in BCPS are vital to ensuring the academic progress, personal growth, and overall well-being of our … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks announced a ribbon cutting on the new accessible trail at Rocky Point Park in Essex. This event is free and open to the public on Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. Rocky Point Park and Beach is located at 2200 Rocky Point Road in Essex.
Baltimore County Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 15 in Essex Officer responded to a call for a missing “suicidal subject.” at 9:30 p.m. When officers located the subject, in the 1000 block of Pine Road, he was armed with a knife. Despite officers orders to drop the weapon, … Read more
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River is holding First Responders’ Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at 516 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. This is a chance to meet local First Responders as emergency vehicles will park outside. Guests can tour the renovated Museum. First Responders will be treated to … Read more
The Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Essex Business and Community Leader Networking Event – Coffee & Conversation – this May at St. Stephens AME Church with Pastor Chris Burnett! This networking event will take place on Thursday, May 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Stephen’s … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDE- The Maryland Department of the Environmen held an official press release in Essex for grants to help local waterways. Here is the official release: The Maryland Department of the Environment, Chesapeake Bay Trust and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott today announced grants for 21 community-driven environmental projects in the region around the … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) invites the public to an upcoming Trash Pick-Up along the Eastern Blvd. Corridor in Essex on Monday, April 21. The meeting spot is at the Essex CDC office at 25 Eastern Blvd., starting at 9 a.m. “This spring trash pick-up date will not only provide better conditions for our volunteers, … Read more
Join Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce for their next Coffee & Conversation Happy Hour Edition in April at State Farm with owner, Tony Pearce-State Farm Agent. This networking event will take place on Thursday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 414 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. To sign up, please … Read more
The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office released a statement that Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced today in the Baltimore County Circuit Court to Life imprisonment with 20 years consecutive for Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder after an incident on 702 in Essex. The press release is below: Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Fire crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported an early Sunday morning apartment fire in the 900 block of Honeywood Place in Essex. Firefighters arrived and reported a small fire in a bedroom on the second floor. The fire was quickly extinguished. There was no further information.
Yoga Mouth Collective is opening in Essex this Saturday March 22, starting from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at 431 Eastern Blvd. on the second floor. “Yoga Mouth Collective is so exciting and looking forward to expand their community programs to all of Essex,” said a statement from their Facebook page. “Mat Lab is also celebrating … Read more
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Essex Community Development Corporation will host its next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, March 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Sandalwood Elementary, located at 900 S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex The school’s Community Schools Facilitator, Shannon Ament, and the Sandalwood team will the host. This is a free networking event … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile was assaulted in Essex. The incident took place on March 7 in the 1400 Hadwick Drive in Essex. Charges have been filed against five of the eight juveniles involved in the assault. “Due to the ages of three of the juveniles, state law prohibits the Department from bringing charges … Read more
This story has been updated There have been reports of a video surfacing on social media that showed a juvenile being assaulted in the Essex area. Baltimore County Police confirmed that an investigation has been held in this case and charges are pending. “The Baltimore County Police is aware of a video circulating on social … Read more