-The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B) about the gas tax increase.- Did you know that the gas tax goes up every July 1st? Maryland’s gas taxes are already high. Starting July 1st, 2023, the state tax rate of a gallon of gas … Read more
The Dundalk Independence Day Parade returns for its 89th Year on Tuesday July 4 beginning at 8:15 a.m. The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center and ends on Liberty Parkway near Dunmanway. The parade lineup will be announced in a few weeks.
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a reported domestic-related assault that resulted in a fatal shooting in Parkville on Saturday, June 10 around 7 p.m. Officers responded to the scene of the incident in the area of Rader Avenue and Oakdale Road. where they located an adult male suffering … Read more
– photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- The Essex Volunteer Company reported fire crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Hazy Way Court in Bowleys Quarters on Saturday. Crews evaluated two patients with minor injuries. The fire was reported on Saturday, June 10 at 2:54 p.m.
According to Baltimore County Emergency Services, medic units were called to the SECU Arena at Towson University for an “inhalation patient” on Saturday after 9 p.m. According to the report, there was a fight at the location and possible guns were involved. The report also stated that someone was “sprayed” at the scene and needed … Read more
-Pictured left to right: Georgiana Benckini, Imani Groce, Carter Herbert, Emmanuel Awogbesan, Adam Ossakow, Brianna Bridgemohan. photo courtesy of prnewswire.com- McCormick & Company announced Carter Herbert of Perry Hall High School was selected as the male recipients of the Charles Perry McCormick Scholarship. He will receive $40,000 over the next four years. According to a … Read more
Baltimore County Police were on the scene of a shooting in the 6800 block of Collinsdale Road in Parkville on Friday afternoon. One adult male has been transported to an area hospital. There is no further information at this time. This case remains an ongoing investigation.
The Town Fair, organized and run by the Perry Hall/White Marsh Business Association, will return on Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of Perry Hall High on Ebenezer Road. The Town Fair is celebrating 25 years and is known great family experience for all generations together for a fun day … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell reported the Baltimore County purchased property that will be used for a new Essex library at the corner of Eastern Avenue and Back River Neck Road. Here is his statement; “Amid the excitement of graduation season, the County Council approved the land purchase for a new Essex Library! When our … Read more
Baltimore County crews were on thevscene of a serious vehicle crash at Pulaski Highway and Days Cove Road on Thursday, June 8 in White Marsh. EMS was assisting three injured patients, two of which are priority 3 (minor) and one that was priority 1 (life threatening) after 9 a.m. There was no further information.
Baltimore County Public Schools celebrated its 2023 School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Year during a series of separate surprise ceremonies across the county recently. The honorees are Officer Sloane Fuller, Elementary School Resource Officer of the Year; OfficerBryan Dixon, Middle School Resource Officer of the Year; and Officer Kawahn Young, High School Resource Officer … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and the Department of Recreation and Parks celebrated the completion of the Hamiltowne Park playground restoration and park enhancements project. The update includes a full playground replacement, LED lighting upgrade, new entry path and work on a new drinking fountain that will include … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports that poor air quality will continue through Friday along with reduced visibility due to eastern Canadian wildfire smoke. Everyone is asked to limit time outdoors especially for those with respiratory issues. Baltimore County Government also warned residents about the poor air quality through Thursday, June 8. “The Baltimore County … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- As lawmakers nationwide push to stop the blatantly inaccurate and pornographic materials that can currently be found in our public schools, last Friday Gov. Wes Moore joined nine other progressive governors to fight against parent’s input … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that he and his fellow members of the council.passed a resolution on Monday that puts an end to a development in Middle River. “Tonight, the Baltimore County Council unanimously revoked the application for development of the Lafarge Quarry,” Marks said in a statement on Monday night. The proposal called … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported officers responded to the area of Dalton Road and Hillsway Avenue in Parkville for a reported shooting. The incident was reported on Sunday, June 4 around 3 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they located a juvenile male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The juvenile was transported to an area … Read more
Residents in the area of Thompson Boulevard in Essex can expect a police presence due to a barricade situation. Deep Creek Middle and Sandalwood Elementary schools were on a lockout status strictly as a precaution but students will be dismissed on time
The Dundalk Heritage Fair returns Friday, June 30, Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2. The Heritage Fair announced its full entertainment schedule for the 2023 event. The main act will be Georgette Jones. She is the daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. She will perform on the Shipway Stage at 8 p.m. on … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- Streaming child pornography is currently legal in Maryland and not a prosecutable offense. Yes, you read that correctly. Unfortunately, the law has not caught up with technology. It is a crime to download or possess child … Read more
Emily Dewlin of Dundalk High School -photo courtesy of BCPS- The Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development has recognized a new class of outstanding school counselors for the 2022-23 school year, each for their contributions to students, schools, and the school counseling profession. “The school counselors in our BCPS schools play vital roles in … Read more
The Dundalk Renaissance Milestone Awards are presented by Dundalk Renaissance to community and non-profit leaders for their roles in nurturing Dundalk’s healthy and vibrant future. The awards ceremony was held at Flagship Cinemas Eastpoint on May 25. The DRC presented four Milestone Awards to members community and business leaders for their roles in nurturing Dundalk’s … Read more