– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- In the first week of 2023, seven high school students were shot in Baltimore City. Tragically, 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey died. So far this year, six juveniles have lost their lives and another 18 have survived … Read more
– photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- The new Almost Home Child Care Center at Perry Hall Square held a ribbon cutting on Saturday morning. Christina Kesting and her staff joined county and state government elected officials for the ceremony According to Councilman David Marks, this is the second location in the Perry Hall area … Read more
– Artwork by Diana Vargas Juarez, courtesy of BCPS- Twelve pieces of student artwork are now on display at The AVENUE at White Marsh ice rink through a partnership between the shopping center (managed by Federal Realty) and the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Visual Arts. “This is our third winter exhibition with The … Read more
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) will start their boys and girls basketball playoffs on Friday. Here is a look at the three classifications that involve local schools. 4A Boys Parkville was undefeated during the regular season before losing in the Baltimore County Championship Game to New Town. Despite that loss, the Knights … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews and other units responding to a fire in an apartment started by a toaster in Perry Hall. The fire was reported in the 9500 block of Perry Hall Boulevard on Monday at 12:45 p.m. The incident was handled by one engine and truck with an extinguished … Read more
Zander Hoffman, a senior at Perry Hall High School, has earned the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MDSAR) 2022 Eagle Scout award. Hoffman will represent Maryland in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award contest, which awards $20,000 in scholarships. Hoffman is an Eagle Scout at Troop 355 (based … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board on December 15, 2022, voted to seek public comment on the proposed tolling plan shown below for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension (Section 200) and I-695 ramps. The I-95 ETL Northbound Extension limits include the northbound ETL lanes on I-95 from MD 43 to north of … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools students are among many finalists in WJZ’s Black History Oratory Competition 2023. The finalists were selected from among the 200 Maryland students who submitted essays. The BCPS students who are finalists from eastern Baltimore County schools are: • Mahlet Nigussu, Grade 11, Perry Hall High School • Favour Ogedengbe, Grade 11, … Read more
The Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer announced their All-State players for Maryland in 2022. An All-State Banquet was held on Monday, Feb. 6 at BWI Airport Marriott where winners received certificates. Dom Dubon, a senior forward at Sparrows Point High School, was the only local boy to be named All-State. Emma Koller, a senior … Read more
On the basis of their academic achievements, six Baltimore County Public Schools seniors from five high schools have been named candidates in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates are: • Noah W. Duncan, Eastern Technical High School • Owen D. Fay, Towson High School • Andrew H. Han, Parkville High School • Naomi … Read more
–photo courtesy of Perry Hall H.S. Athletic Boosters- Perry Hall High School announced that Senior and Girls Soccer star Kamryn Williams has been selected to her second consecutive All-State selection. “The Gator community is proud of you & grateful for the talent & sportsmanship you’ve brought to Perry Hall High School Athletics in your stellar … Read more
The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews are responding to a dwelling fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of E. Joppa Road on the corner of Yvonne Avenue. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews arrived to find a fire on the … Read more
–photo courtesy of WMVFC- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews along the Perry Hall Fire Station handled a vehicle crash at Honeygo Boulevard & E Joppa Road in Perry Hall on Friday. One person was sent to an area trauma center. The accident was reported on Jan. 20 around 11:30 a.m.
There is a water main break near Perry Hall High School. The break can be found at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Perryvale Road. Motorists started noticing the break on Wednesday afternoon. A public works crew was spotted on the scene on Thursday morning.
–BCPS Flickr Page/Lilia Smith, Pine Grove ES- Baltimore County Public Schools’ Grade 3 students were honored for their participation in the annual Baltimore County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. During an award ceremony at Dundalk High School, the five students received awards while 28 others received honorable mentions. Awards were presented to: 1st Place … Read more
The PHIA is holding the bi-monthly General Membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 12 at Honeygo Run Regional Park at 9033 Honeygo Blvd. in Perry Hall at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is 5th District County Councilman, David Marks. Please come to listen to his upcoming plans for the area and prepare any questions that you might … Read more
The Office of Councilman David Marks reported a construction worker was injured Monday morning in Perry Hall. According to the report, a worker was was struck by an asphalt roller during a Seven Courts resurfacing project. “The employee was taken to the hospital by ambulance. No word on the employee’s condition,” Councilman Marks wrote on … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Board Member Julie Henn- The committee charged with considering boundary options for Central and Northeast area middle schools will be meeting between Jan. 12 and March 29. The purpose of the boundary study is to establish an attendance area for the new Northeast area middle school, expand the attendance area for … Read more
–photo courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were operating on the scene of a working dwelling fire in Perry Hall. The fire was reported at Perry View Court on Tuesday afternoon. Crews arrived to find fire showing,and working fire was requested. The fire has been knocked and crews … Read more
Forty BCPS students from 11 middle and high schools have been accepted into the Maryland Music Educators Association’s 2023 All State Ensembles. “All State Ensembles represent the pinnacle of music achievement in the state of Maryland,” said Dr. Brian K. Schneckenburger, BCPS supervisor of music and dance education. “The audition process is highly competitive and … Read more
–Article & photo courtesy of BCPS- Many folks spent Thanksgiving 2022 eating big meals with family and then watching football games and holiday movies. Clarinetist Sophie Risley, a Grade 12 student at Perry Hall High School, spent hers marching through the streets of New York as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in … Read more