Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are announcing a community meeting hosted by the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) to present the findings of the Eastern Boulevard Traffic Safety Study for the stretch of Eastern Blvd between MD 43 and Earls Road. The meeting will focus on plans to improve traffic conditions in this corridor. … Read more
Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County will hold their Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 5 starting at 9:15 p.m. View the most spectacular waterfront fireworks show on the Chesapeake Bay. Weather could delay start time. There is no public viewing or rain date. For more information or to donate, visit www.mtabc.org
The next Small Area Plan (SAP) Area 11 Public Meeting will be held on Monday, June 23 starting 6 p.m at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center situated at 9702 Community Dr. in Middle River. A virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. You can attend this meeting by joining the link: Area … Read more
Two Middle River residents are dead after police said a 48-year-old man fatally shot his estranged wife in Anne Arundel County, and later fatally shot himself during a traffic stop in New Jersey. Anne Arundel County Police responded for a report of a shooting at the Smith Bus Service located in the 1800 block of … Read more
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 Oliver Beach Improvement Association will celebrate its hall’s grand opening on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Councilman David Marks said this community hall was damaged in a fire last year. “Since last spring, our office has worked with the Oliver Beach Improvement Association to restore the community hall damaged in a devastating fire,” … Read more
The elected officials who represent the Bird and Middle Rivers will hold a Zoom briefing on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. to update the community on next steps in addressing the midge problem. Councilman David Marks, Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga, and County Executive Kathy Klausmeier are working together to … Read more
Family Fest @ 43 announced its postponing its Middle River event on Saturday until July as there is a forecast for bad weather. “Due to impending bad weather, we have rescheduled Family Fest @ 43 for July 12th. “ Safety and a fun guest experience are important to us. We invite you to join us … Read more
The Board of Public Works approved more than $15.7 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to improve recreational opportunities and protect land with perpetual conservation easements. More than $14.2 million in Program Open Space – Local funding was approved for 12 projects including one in the … Read more
Baltimore County Rec and Parks announced Miami Beach Park in Middle River is closed to start the season. “Miami Beach Park will be closed ahead of the 2025 season beginning April 21 for a beach restoration project. Nearby Rocky Point Park remains open from sunrise to sunset,” the county said in a statement “Status updates … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowley Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine– Crews responded in the Middle River area for an injury at a job site on Thursday morning. Bowley Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marine reported units arrived to the scene and found a person with their hand caught in machinery. The person was extricated and … Read more
Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in Middle River will host Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, April 26 from 11 am to 2 pm (indoor exhibits and gift shop open until 3:30pm) Admission – $10 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12 Board a shuttle bus and enjoy flights in your imagination as you … Read more
Crews from the Golden Ring Shop picking litter along MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) in Middle River -photo courtesy of Maryland SHA- The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is underway with the first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland of 2025. The effort will continue through Friday, March 29. Although litter pickup is a routine part … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County- Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reported a median was constructed along Campbell Boulevard in Middle River on Friday. This traffic calming initiative was constructed to reduce the likelihood of speeding near the Preserve at Windlass Run. For more about the County’s Traffic Calming Program, visit their website.
-photo courtesy of mdairmuseum.org- The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum in Middle River announced it has signed a new lease and is expanding. Here is their official statement: The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum has signed a lease with the Maryland Aviation Administration, MAA, for the former Lockheed Martin Administration 150,000 square foot … Read more
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River presents Mysterious Middle River Live on Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Spend an hour with amateur researcher Joshua S. Bell investigating UFO Crashes, Bigfoot Encounters, Paranormal Hotspots, and Unexplained Coincidences… all in your own backyard! Admission is Free and the haunted Heritage Society Museum will be open … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a dwelling fire in Middle River that sent two patients to the hospital. The fire was reported in the 100-block of Mango Trail in the Biscayne Bay community around 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday. Crews arrived to the scene where the fire was reported … Read more
Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk is scheduled for Saturday, March 15 · 8 a.m. – noon at Gunpowder Falls State Park, Graces Quarters Road in Chase. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:55 a.m., Opening Ceremonies start at 9 a.m. and the walk/run begins at 9 :15 a.m. Proceeds benefit environmental and scholarship … Read more
A job fair will be held at the Middle River Recreation Center, 9702 Community Drive, on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local recruiters will be in attendance, along with supports for resume building and interview skill development. Some of the organizations scheduled to attend include: *Baltimore County Fire Department *Baltimore County … Read more
Historical Society of Essex and Middle River is having Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, and community leader Sister Muriel Gray, as guest speakers. They will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident Henrietta Lacks, who died of cervical cancer in 1951. … Read more
More details about the new Middle River library proposal are now for the public. The proposal would have Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) partnering with the developers of the Greenleigh community in Middle River. The project would include a 25,810-square-foot library branch and adjacent 116-space parking lot. More details will be provided at the District … Read more