The Essex Afro-Caribbean Festival in the Park will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sandalwood Elementary School Parking Lot, located at 900 S. Marlyn Ave in Essex. The event will have an afternoon of music, entertainment, food, vendors, resources and COMMUNITY! The entertainment includes: – Clarence Ward III & … Read more
Two people were killed Sunday night when Baltimore County Fire Department reported they were “struck by Amtrak train while riding 4 wheelers on (the) track.” The incident was reported in the unit block of Schaffers Lane around 9:52 p.m. and is still under investigation.
Here are some photos from the 49th annual Essex Day. The event took place on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Downtown Essex.
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A pedestrian accident was reported in Essex on Friday night. According to the Essex Volunteer Fire Company, its crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Back River Neck Road for a pedestrian struck at 8:52 p.m. The patient was transported by medics to an area trauma center … Read more
Baltimore Gas and Electric will install a four-mile power cable on Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect a right-lane and shoulder closure of the two-lane ramp from the inner loop and outer loop of I-695 near the MD 702 interchange in Essex. Drivers should stay to the left to … Read more
The 49th Annual Essex Day Festival, sponsored in part by MedStar Health, is a FREE family-friendly event which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Eastern Boulevard from Mace Avenue to Woodward Avenue in the heart of Essex. Essex Day is the largest one-day festival in Baltimore County! … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex CDC- Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Essex Community Development Corporation, elected officials and community leaders attended Tony Pearce-State Farm Agent and Team’s grand re-opening in Essex on Wednesday. Essex Community Development Corporation released a statement about the event. “It’s been well over a year since a fire took out Tony’s building, … Read more
An official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) Office will be held onThursday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. The office is located at 25 Eastern Boulevard, Suite 98, in Essex. According to the Essex CDC, their mission of the organization is to build a strong, vibrant, economically viable … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop on pedestrian safety initiatives along MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and MD 702 (Southeast Boulevard). The MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) corridor in Baltimore County is planned for safety improvements as part of the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan … Read more
-Mount Carmel hosted Annapolis Area Christian at the first game at Renaissance Park- Mount Carmel Football is off to a good start after defeating Annapolis Area Christian 34 to 0 in their new home. The Essex high school moved its home games from Chase to the newly renovated Renaissance Park next to the Our Lady … Read more
Celebrate Baltimore’s waterfront culture and history at Waterfront Festival at Rocky Point in Essex The event will be held at Rocky Point Park and Beach, 2200 Rocky Point Beach Road on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, food trucks and more. Parking and admission are free. Some … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival Committee- The Essex Day Festival Committee announced its Entertainment Schedule for their 2024 event on Saturday, Sept. 14. Classic Rock band Experience takes the Main Stage from 1:30-2:30 p.m. They will be followed by AREA 52 on the Main Stage from 3 to 4 p.m. Twenty Dollar Prophet will … Read more
A new business is set to open in Essex this weekend. Ramos Latin Market ESSEX is holding a grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 31 at noon. Guest will receive a free taquito at the event. The store is located at 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 100. For more information, visit their website.
Back River Restoration Committee will host their 17th Annual BRRC Larry Farinetti Catfish Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 6 at West Shore Yacht Center, 1106 E Riverside Ave. in Essex. Due to the recent DNR regulations on Rockfish, we will be hosting a CATFISH tournament in place of our Rockfish Tournament this year. There is a … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee released their results for water quality testing last week. BRWWTP: 12.2 MPN/100mL Stemmers Run: 151.5 MPN/100mL Millers Island: 4.1 MPN/100mL 695 Overpass: 206.4 MPN/100mL Lynch Point: 46.4 MPN/100mL Muddy Gut: 19.9 MPN/100mL Todd Point Lane: 5.1 MPN/100mL Cox’s Point: 9.8 MPN/100mL Wildwood Beach: 1.0 MPN/100mL According to the State of Maryland, … Read more
Middlesex Community Association will hold its meeting and school supply drive on Monday, Aug. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Middlesex Elementary School, 142 Bennett Road. Please bring a school supply donation for Middlesex Elementary School students.
The Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) announced it has received grant funding from the state of Maryland DHCD Community Safety Work Program. Essex CDC released the official statement: “We are thrilled to announce that Essex CDC has been awarded $100,000.00 in funding to support the second phase of a public safety project to install … Read more
Officer C. McMachan has been named Essex Police Precinct 11 Officer of the Month. Here is a statement from Baltimore County Police. “He demonstrated excellent investigative abilities. “Supervisors say he goes above and beyond to apprehend suspects and maintains a positive attitude. “It’s no wonder other officers look up to him. Great job Officer McMachan.”
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED Baltimore County Police reported officers on the scene of a barricade in the 200 block of West Road in Essex. The incident was reported early Wednesday morning before 4 a.m. Baltimore County Police later reported at around Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. that the barricade situation had concluded. There was no … Read more
Officer S. Burchett has been named Essex Police Precinct Officer of the Month of May. Here a statement released from the precinct: “When dispatched to a shots fired call, Officer Burchett and other officers took the necessary safety precautions “Through his investigation, Officer Burchett was able to locate the initial weapon and several others. “The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River- Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River presents Grinch-mas in July on Saturday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River for a visit from avery special guest, THE GRINCH! The Grinch will be ready for photo … Read more