Police Investigating Sunday Shooting in Middle River

Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred Sunday, Dec. 1, at approximately 5:30 p.m., in the area of Tailspin Lane and Langs Road in Middle River. According to police, an adult male was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound.  As detectives continue to investigate this incident, they ask anyone … Read more

Middle River VFR Announces 2024 Santa Detail Schedule

The Middle River Volunteer Fire and Rescue released its schedule for its 2024 Santa Detail. They released the following statement. “Since 1968, parent company Middle River Fire Company Station 22, MRVFR has brought Santa to our local communities. We are happy to announce our 2024 Santa schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone, and Happy … Read more

Council Preserves Land in Bird River Beach Area

Baltimore County 5th District Councilman David Marks announced the Baltimore County Council preserved land in Middle River on Monday night. “The Baltimore County Council preserved another 35 acres, permanently protecting undeveloped land at 736 Earls Beach Road in the Bird River Beach area,” Marks said. “This purchase creates a continuous area of 389 acres protected … Read more

Middle River Lighted Boat Parade is Back for 24th Year

The Middle River Lighted Boat Parade returns for a 24th year on Saturday, Nov. 30 in the Middle River waterways. Over 100 boats are expected to participate in the parade. The parade starts at Stansbury Yacht Bassin at 5:30 p.m. and will take the following route. All times are estimated and are subject to change. … Read more

Five Retailers to Move into Middle River on Route 43

Five new retailers signed leases with St. John Properties, Inc., cumulatively totaling nearly 14,000 square feet of space at Greenleigh, a 1,000-acre mixed-use business community located in Middle River. Situated off Interstate 95 and MD Route 43 in eastern Baltimore County, Greenleigh will include more than 3,300 residential units including single-family homes, townhomes, and luxury apartments, along with nearly … Read more

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study to Hold Final Meeting

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study

The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will hold the final of three meetings. While no students currently reside in the area under review, the committee’s study seeks to address boundary line alignment before students move into the study area, including effects on school bus transportation. … Read more

Police Report Victim Dies After Nov. 1 Middle River Shooting

Baltimore County Police released more information on the Nov. 1 fatal shooting in Middle River. According to police, an officer from the Essex Precinct was on routine patrol in the 2200 block of Hawthorne Road in Middle River when they located a male suffering from a gunshot wound approximately 7:15 p.m. The victim was transported … Read more

Councilman Marks: Nominations Sought for 5th District Citizen of the Year

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today the start of nominations for the Fifth District Citizens of the Year program. This initiative, started in 2011, honors volunteers who work above and beyond to improve their neighborhoods. Nominees should be residents of the Fifth County Council district, and should have worked, in a nonpartisan way, on … Read more

Concrete Traffic Barriers Upgrades Scheduled Slong US 40

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between Middle River Road and Ebenezer Road in eastern Baltimore County beginning Monday, Nov 4. The $1.5 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete by early summer 2025, weather permitting. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, contractor … Read more

Road Work Scheduled on Route 40 in Middle River

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will upgrade concrete traffic barriers along US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in the Middle River area beginning Thursday, Oct. 24.  The $1.2 million traffic safety enhancement project will be complete early spring 2025, weather permitting.     Beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, contractor and subcontractor … Read more

Councilman Marks: Pavilion Construction Advances at Marshy Point

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that work will advance soon on the new pavilion at Marshy Point Nature Center.   The $832,670 contract involves the design and construction of the pavilion; upgrading of electrical service to the canoe shed; and the providing of power, lighting, and water to the pier and animal shelters. “Marshy … Read more

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study Meeting on Oct. 17

The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will host a public information session to provide information and gather public feedback about boundary line preferences and the study process on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria 6019 Ebenezer Rd. in White Marsh. The session … Read more

New Middle River Volunteer Fire Station on the Way

The following article was submitted by 7th District- A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about a new building for Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks were excited to take part in an event today to mark the start of site preparation … Read more

Uptown Cheapskate to Open This Week

Uptown Cheapskate White Marsh’s grand opening takes place on Thursday, Oct. 3 and and runs through Sunday, Oct. 6 A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Uptown Cheapskate will be held this Thursday at 10 a.m. Uptown Cheapskate is located 11521 Wakefield Street near Greenleigh off Campbell Boulevard. For more information, visit their website.

Ertel, Marks Announce New Pedestrian Crosswalk on Compass Rd

Baltimore County Councilmembers Mike Ertel and David Marks announced the upcoming construction of a pedestrian crosswalk on Compass Road at Radial Court in Middle River. The crosswalk will be built later this fall and cost approximately $15,000. “This crosswalk should significantly help as students walk to and from places like Middle River Middle and Victory … Read more

Meeting to be Held on Greenleigh Community School Boundaries

Greenleigh Community Boundary Study

The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will hold its first of three meetings on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria, 6019 Ebenezer Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. While no students currently reside in the area under review, the committee’s study seeks … Read more

County Announces New Park at Old C.P. Crane Facility Site

–photos courtesy of Ryan Nawrocki- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today joined federal, state and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds in Middle River as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s … Read more

Police Investigate Hit-and-Run Crash in Middle River

Baltimore County Police responded to Pulaski Highway and Middle River Road in reference to a pedestrian crash on Saturday, Sept. 7 around 11:30 p.m. Once on scene, detectives with the Crash Team determined that the individual was struck by a gray Honda CRV that did not remain at the scene. The Honda CRV will have … Read more

Council Approves Purchase of Middle River’s C.P. Crane Plant

The Baltimore County Council approved purchase of 85 acres of the former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The county will purchase about 85 acres of the site closest to the community, combining it with about 50 acres of county-owned land. Roughly 33 acres will remain privately-owned, and this part will … Read more

Input Meeting for Pedestrian Safety on MD 150 in Essex

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