City students learn about aviation at Martin State Airport

–photos courtesy of David Trozzo, Maryland Department of Transportation- Last week,  50 students from Baltimore City learned about general aviation services available at airports like Martin State Airport, including corporate aviation, law enforcement, and flight schools. The Baltimore City students participatied in the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Summer Youth Initiative.   The students are spend … Read more

Trees and powerline damage reported in Essex & Middle River

–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine- Essex and Middle River were hit with strong storms on Saturday night. Powerlines were reported damaged in Essex at Eastern Boulevard and Taylor Avenue. There was also damage reported on Greenbank Road in Oliver Beach. Many trees fell down and were blocking County roadways. Baltimore … Read more

Eastern Regional Park opens new playground

-photo courtesy of Josh Sines- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, County Councilman David Marks Delegate Kathy Szeliga Director Bryan Sheppard, members of the Recreation and Parks Board, representatives from Senator J.B. Jennings office and Baltimore County Council candidate Josh Sines attended a ribbon-cutting for the new playground at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River on … Read more

Blue Angels arrive in the skies for weekend show

–photo courtesy of Sail250® Maryland- The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, have arrived at Martin State Airport for Sail250® Maryland & Airshow and have been flying all over eastern Baltimore County and Baltimore City on Thursday afternoon. Flight demonstrations: Practice: Friday, June 26, 12-4 p.m. Airshow: Saturday & Sunday, June 27–28, 12- … Read more

Another round of midge treatment set for this week

–photos courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Baltimore County DEPS plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge larvae treatment starting Monday on Back River and Middle River. According to Councilman David Marks, treatment zones are determined based on the latest midge larvae monitoring results from this past week. The application is scheduled … Read more

Roadwork scheduled for US 40 in Middle River on Tuesday

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced crews will patch segments of pavement along eastbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in Middle River as soon as Tuesday night, June 16. The work will be completed by 5 a.m. Thursday morning, weather permitting. SHA will patch … Read more

Family Fest @ 43 set for Saturday

Family Fest @ 43 returns to Middle River this Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family fun & entertainment will be held in the Greenleigh community at 415 Williams Court in Middle River  There will be over 50 exhibitors including Children’s Entreprenuer Marketplace. Kids zone including Ms. Dee the Clown, Feed … Read more

Sprouts Farmers Market moving into Middle River Big Lots site

Sprouts Farmers Market

–photos courtesy of Josh Sines- Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to Middle River The organic grocery store will take residence in the old Big Lots building in the Costco shopping center at 9900 Pulaski Highway. Josh Sines, the president of the Essex-Middle River Civic Council made the official announcement about the new store. “I can … Read more

Councilman Marks gives update on Mohrs Lane Bridge project

The following statement was released by 5th District Councilman David Marks about an update on the Mohrs Lane Bridge project in Middle River  The Mohrs Lane Bridge connection will produce another east-west link between Philadelphia Road and Pulaski Highway.  Right now, the main direct connections are at Ebenezer and Middle River Roads – it’s a … Read more