–photo courtesy of Maryland DNR- As part of the latest effort to support regional port infrastructure following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore County announced a call for applications to serve on a new steering committee to lead an extensive public engagement process regarding the development of a potential new community benefit … Read more
–photo courtesy of Tradepoint Atlantic- Tradepoint Atlantic announced that a new Starbucks location is opening in Sparrows Point on Thursday, June 27. The national cafe company is opening its location at 100 Bethlehem Blvd. “Wake up and smell the coffee this Thursday, June 27, as we officially welcome Starbucks to Tradepoint Marketplace! Get your caffeine … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA- The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported tolling operations are not in effect for vehicles using the I-695 turnaround. Access to Broening Highway is via the turnaround from Inner Loop I-695, onto Outer Loop, to Broening Highway (Exit 44). Inner loop traffic destined for Broening Highway must use MD 151/North Point Boulevard … Read more
-photo courtesy of BCPS YouTube page- Baltimore County Public Schools announced that Eric Eiswert has been named new principal at Sparrows Point Middle School. Eiswert takes over for Mary Boswell-McComas, who left the school to take over as superintendent at Kent Conty Public Schools. Eiswert was the principal at Pikesville High School and has over … Read more
School system leaders and families gathered at Baltimore County Public Schools administrative offices on June 12 for a special ceremony to honor the two newest recipients of the Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship and five recipients of Allied Sports scholarships. Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship Olivia Gardner of Sparrows Point High … Read more
-photo courtesy of SPHSAthletics1 Instagram- Liv Gardner of Sparrows Point High School has been named the female student athlete winner of the Mildred Murray Award. She wins a $10,000 scholarship. Winners selected are multi-sports athletes at the top of their academic class as well as a leader and top contributor on the field, in the … Read more
Work Authority Baltimore, a leading retailer of men’s and women’s safety shoes and boots, safety apparel, and accessories, announced they are opening their first U.S. store in Sparrows Point. There are 38 stores across Canada. The new store is located at 6995 Bethlehem Blvd., Suite 103 at Tradepoint Atlantic. À grand opening and ribbon cutting … Read more
Perry Hall Softball Gators bounced back in a big way as they propelled past the Sparrows Point Pointers on Monday in a 12-3 victory. Madison Carl led the offensive attack going 4-5 at the plate collecting a single in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th innings and a triple in the 6th. She drove in 3 … Read more
The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced a proposal to reduce the number of catholic parishes in the Baltimore area from 61 to 26. The reduction and merger includes communities in Dundalk, Essex, Overlea and Rosedale. Here is the proposal in Eastern Baltimore County. Dundalk/Edgemere Our Lady of Hope, 7945 North Boundary Road; Sacred Heart of Mary, … Read more
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School Softball- According to the Perry Hall High School Athletics page, Perry Hall softball defeated Sparrows Point 6-5 on Wednesday. The Pointers scored two in the first inning to go up 2 to 0. The Gators answered with a single by Madison Carl and then Addison Dunlap bunted her … Read more
The Maryland Transporation Authority reports a new closure on the Beltway in Sparrows Point this week. The Inner Loop I-695 southeast corridor closure point in effect by Monday morning. Inner Loop closure will be at MD 151/North Point Boulevard (exit 42) which will be last exit for drivers. This was planned construction before the Key … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee is hosting Earth Day Cleanups on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. The first cleanup is a partnership with BGE on Friday, April 19 in Essex. Volunteers will meet in the back parking lot of Cox’s Point Park, 820 Riverside Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community and student … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that construction is about to begin on I-695 in Sparrows Point. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction of I-695 between Bear Creek and MD 151. This will begin in mid-April (weather dependent), two-way traffic (one lane in each direction separated by a barrier) will be … Read more
-photo courtesy of Rashan Hunt/Maryland DNR- Rashan Hunt of Sparrows Point has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch ten different species of fish in Maryland at trophy-size length. Hunt is the sixth Master Angler since the program began, and … Read more
The Back River Restoration Committee will hold a cleanup in the Sparrow Point area on Saturday, March 2. BRRC will hold the cleanup on Morse Lane, Beachwood and Lynhurst roads. Interested volunteers are invited to meet at Tiki Lee’s, 4309 Shore Rd, Sparrows Point, 21219, at 9 a.m. All supplies will be provided by BRRC. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, in partnership with MCB Real Estate and the Urban Investment Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, today announced the preservation of 460 housing units of attainable housing at three multi-family properties in Baltimore County in Nottingham, Parkville and Sparrows Point for up to 40 … Read more
Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 50-year-old Andre A. Hubbard in the homicide that occurred Wednesday, January 17 in Sparrows Point According to the police, officers in the 6850 block of Tradepoint Avenue and located an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to … Read more
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Homicide Unit are requesting the public’s help to locate Andre Ali Hubbard aka Moab Eleazore Ezekuna-Bey ,who is wanted in reference to a homicide that occurred inside the McCormick Maryland Logistics Center in Sparrows Point on Tuesday. According to the police, officers in the 6850 block of Tradepoint … Read more
Baltimore County Police officers responded to the 6850 block of Tradepoint Avenue in Sparrows Point about a stabbing. When officers responded to the scene on Tuesday, Jan. 16 around 9 p.m., they located an adult male suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital where he … Read more
-photo courtesy of MPSSAA X (Twitter) page- Sparrows Point Girls Soccer is once again state champions. The Pointers won their first state title since 2018 and their seventh in school history as they defeated Hereford 1 to 0 in the 2A Title Game. Hereford won the regular season match-up on Oct. 11 but Sparrows Point … Read more
Ami Waters (7) and Addison Sveh (16) celebrate after a goal. Both scored a goal for Sparrows Point on the night. -photos courtesy of Caroline Stubel- Sparrows Point Girls Soccer is back in the State Title Game for the first time since 2018 as the team defeated CM Wright 3 to 0 in the 2A … Read more