–photos courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- An overturned food truck was reported in Fort Howard on Friday night. According to the North Point – Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department, the overturned vehicle caused “hours worth of delays on a busy Friday evening” as crews reported it was time consuming to remove the vehicle … Read more
Defenders Day in Fort Howard took place over the weekend. This is the spot where the British landed in 1814. This event commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and the British which was the largest land invasion by a foreign army in United States History. Here are … Read more
Defenders’ Day is back at Fort Howard Park but this year’s two-day event is a week early. It is set for this weekend on Saturday Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park. This is the spot where the British landed … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 6 Delegate Bob Long about the proposed development at Fort Howard. The proposed development of housing at Fort Howard has sparked deep concern and frustration among myself, locals, and especially veterans. An amendment to Maryland HB538, which allows housing to be built on leased VA land without … Read more
The Greater North Point Association has rescheduled its special meeting to next Monday Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the North Point Public Library at Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue. The meeting was originally scheduled for tonight. The agenda is to discuss plans to develop the Fort Howard Veterans Hospital site, especially as it … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced the appointment of Tonya Henderson of Perry Hall to the Baltimore County Commission on Veterans Affairs. Ms. Henderson is First Junior Vice President for the Paul L. Thompson Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1. She is also the Chapter Service Officer. She is completing her doctorate in management and also … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- A water main break was reported near the intersection at Joppa and Ebenezer roads in Perry Hall. Crews were working at the scene on Wednesday. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
Baltimore County Police announced its Police Chief Robert O. McCullough will be joining County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Maryland State Senator Kathy Klausmeier, and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks as Baltimore County unveils a newly erected sign in honor of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio who was killed in the line of duty on May … Read more
Defenders’ Day is less than two weeks away and will return in 2024 on Saturday Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park. This is the spot where the British landed in 1814. This event commemorates the Battle of North Point … Read more
The Defenders’ Day Celebration will take place on Saturday Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Howard Park where the British landed in 1814. This event commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and the … Read more
-The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the abandoned Fort Howard Veterans Hospital and plans on the future of the property- Last Thursday there was a meeting at Dundalk High School about the rezoning of the abandoned Fort Howard Veterans Hospital. There is a proposal to rezone the area … Read more
The Odd Fellows North Point will hold their 8th Annual Charity Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be music by Joe Teague and Katie Damiano. There is a $5 admission for all adults and children 12 and under are free. Admission includes unlimited chill samplings. Additional food and … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Del. Bob Long about cluster boxes being used to replace the closing Fort Howard Post Office– United States Postal Service announced last Thursday that they will be placing cluster boxes at Fort Howard Veterans Park. This will start on Tuesday, Oct. 31 as a replacement for the closing of … Read more
-Cluster boxes will be placed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, photo courtesy of Google maps- Residents of Fort Howard received a letter from the Postmaster of the Fort Howard Post Office stating that all mail deliveries will be made with Centralized Mail Delivery starting Tuesday, Oct. 31. Cluster Box Units (CBU) will be installed at Fort Howard Veterans Park, … Read more
–-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long with an update on the Fort Howard Post Office and their 30-day lease extension- We have received good news that the Fort Howard Post Office will temporarily remain open for at least 30 days, through October 14th. We can’t have the residents of Fort Howard traveling … Read more
-photo courtesy of Google maps- Mutiple news outlets have reported that The Fort Howard Post Office will remain open for another 30 days. The Fort Howard Post Office, located 9200 Howard Avenue in Fort Howard, was scheduled to close on Friday. Sept. 15 due to a termination of its current lease. Delegate Bob Long confirmed … Read more
The Fort Howard Post Office announced it will close on Friday. Sept. 15 due to a termination of its current lease. The Fort Howard Post Office is located 9200 Howard Avenue and residents of the 21052 zip code will sent to the Dundalk Post Office at 44 Shipping Place, Dundalk, MD 21222. Retail operations and … Read more