Tradepoint Atlantic announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit decision for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal — project, a joint venture between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investments Limited, to construct a new container terminal and associated facilities at the Port of Baltimore. TPA called the announcement an important milestone for the future of … Read more
The Baltimore Community Foundation [BCF] has announced the 2025 Neighborhood Spotlight Award awardees, recognizing ten Baltimore City/County leaders who make block-level impact — from stabilizing housing to youth workforce training. Two of those winners are from organizations in eastern Baltimore County- Carla Schroyer, Director of Community Choice Pantry Services, Community Assistance Network (CAN) in Dundalk and Keith Taylor … Read more
Tradepoint Atlantic announced manufacturer Samuel, Son & Co. is leasing a 130,000 square-foot facility in Sparrows Point and will bring additional jobs and opportunities to residents in the region. Here is the official release from Maryland Department of Commerce: Leading metal products manufacturer Samuel Son & Co. is nearly doubling its footprint in the Baltimore … Read more
–photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Commerce- Luxury car manufacturer McLaren has announced plans for its first state-of-the-art vehicle processing center in the U.S. in Sparrows Point Tradepoint Atlantic made the announcement on Tuesday. “The facility is expected to create nearly two dozen high-skilled jobs, including roles for automotive technicians, paint specialists, logistics experts, and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on the scene of a fire in the 6300 block of Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point on Sunday. Units are working to extinguish a roof fire at a Home Depot distribution center around 3 p.m. No injuries have been reported … Read more
The Greater North Point Association will hold its May meeting on Wednesday, May 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library North Point Branch, at the corner of Holabird Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. Tradepoint Atlantic will provide an update on new tenants and provide a report environmental and traffic concerns at … Read more
The Maryland State Highway Administration announced it will begin a $958,000 pavement resurfacing project on approximately one-mile of MD 151 (Sparrows Point Road/North Point Boulevard) from the Wharf Road (MD 151B) interchange to MD 158 (Bethlehem Boulevard) in Sparrows Point, beginning on Thursday May 1. The project is expected to be completed in late July, … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government Flickr- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders today participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in Southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what … Read more
The Sparrows Point Park, located at 1900 Wharf Road in Sparrows Point, is set to open with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 19 at 10 a.m. This new facility has a synthetic, LED-lit athletic field, winding walking paths, a 16,000-square-foot Recreation Center (our first LEED Platinum one!), a 10,000-square-foot accessible playground, and a fishing … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a residential fire in the 7300 block of Hughes Avenue in Sparrows Point. The fire was reported on Wednesday at 9:19 a.m. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions from the house fire. One person was reported injured. The fire was place … Read more
–photo courtesy of US Army Corps of Engineers‘ The public comment period is now open through March 21, on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) detailing the planned container terminal project at Coke Point in Sparrows Point, anticipated construction and operational impacts, contemplated mitigation measures, and alternatives. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and … Read more
Starting this week, weather permitting, the entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop will be closed. I-695 Outer Loop through traffic must exit onto MD 158/Bethlehem Boulevard and return to the Outer Loop at the North Point Boulevard on-ramp. A portion of the southeast I-695 Outer Loop remains closed beginning at Exit … Read more
Beginning Jan. 6, weather permitting, the entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop in Sparrows Point will be closed. I-695 Outer Loop through traffic must exit onto MD 158/Bethlehem Boulevard and return to the Outer Loop at the North Point Boulevard on-ramp. A portion of the southeast I-695 Outer Loop remains closed … Read more
The North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department will make a tour with Santa around the Edgemere/Sparrows Point area. The tour will take place Dec. 16-20. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change due to service calls and weather. Monday, Dec. 16- Fort Howard, Millers Island. Shaws Discovery. Beacon Pointe, Main Avenue, Newton Avenue & … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the I-695 Inner Loop and ramp to Exit 43 will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 12, weather permitting, The Inner Loop will carry one lane of traffic through the I-695 Sparrows Point project work Exit 44 to Broening Highway is the last exit on the I-695 Inner Loop. A portion of … Read more
Star of Bethlehem Steel Lighting will take place at 6500 Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point. The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s event will feature a local radio personality as the emcee and special guests from the North Pole and the Grinch all the way from Whoville! … Read more
Tradepoint Atlantic announced the new Denny’s is now open for business. The restaurant opened on Monday, Nov. 11 and is located at 7201 Bethlehem Blvd. in Sparrows Point. The menu has traditional breakfast offerings to burgers salads and desserts available in-store, carryout, and delivery 24/7 moving forward. This will give the greater Dundalk area its … Read more
Beginning November 7, weather permitting, a portion of the southeast I-695 Outer Loop will be closed beginning at Exit 43. I-695 Outer Loop through traffic must exit onto MD 158/Bethlehem Boulevard and return to the Outer Loop at the Bethlehem Boulevard on-ramp. Access to I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway remains open via existing turnaround; … Read more
Tradepoint Atlantic will hold a fall Community Open House on Wednesday. Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. Facebook Live! The open house will give development updates, a Sparrows Point Container Terminal project update and a community Q&A session. The event will be recorded and available on TPA page after the event concludes. Feel free to submit … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported its crews and Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association responded to a 911 call for two men trapped over 100 feet in the air inside a malfunctioning silo elevator in Sparrows Point on Monday morning. Crews, including volunteers from Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue and Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue … Read more
Sparrows Point Senior HS Class of 1974 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Bowman Restaurant Banquet Room, 9306 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21234 Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets: Email: SPHS1974Reunion@gmail.com Contacts: Joyce Jacobs Mason 410-499-4151 or Roseann Price Tucker 443-904-0602