Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point will hold its annual Spring Virtual Community Open House this Thursday, May 14, starting at 1 p.m. This year’s presentation will include updated images showcasing construction activity at the Sparrows Point Container Terminal as well as new vertical development taking shape across the broader redevelopment area — offering a firsthand … Read more
photo courtesy of Tradepoint Atlantic- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore County Executive Klausmeier and other federal, state, and local officials broke ground on Tradepoint Atlantic’s new Sparrows Point Container Terminal. The 168-acre container terminal and on-dock rail facility is located at Coke Point and proximity to major East Coast markets. It help Baltimore’s competitiveness as … Read more
An informational community meeting on the future of Fort Howard will be held at Wells McComas VFW Post 2678 in Sparrows Point on Monday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Learn what is actually happening, in the community, and get clarification on rumors about a “new” school versus the already proposed Sparrows Point High School. Rod … Read more
Maryland Transportation Authority announced the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen between Exit 43 and the North Point Boulevard on-ramp beginning April 29, weather permitting. The entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop will reopen. Access to the I-695 Outer Loop from Broening Highway remains open via the existing turnaround; there is no … Read more
District 8 state Senator Carl Jackson announced a state legislative bond initiative that would create a bus line between White Marsh Mall and Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. He released the following statement: I’m proud to share that I was able to secure $2 million in the state budget to establish a new commuter bus … Read more
A Volunteer Fair will be held in Sparrows Point for all ages on Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. This event will be held inside at the activity center at Sparrows Point Park. The event will bring together nonprofits and government agencies to connect with individuals and families who are eager to get … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported two workers have been rescued after being stuck in an elevator within a silo at a Sparrows Point concrete plant. Crews were called to the 1100 block of Wharf Road on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. A high-angle rescue was reported and workers were rescued with no reported injuries around 3:20 … Read more
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