–The following article was written by Fifth District BCPS Board Member Julie Henn about identifying a suitable Northeast Area High School Site- Last week, the Board narrowly approved (6-5) my motion to amend the FY2025 State Capital Request to seek planning approval for additional high school seats in the northeast and to allow flexibility in … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce Development is giving away Chromebooks to income qualifying households Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eastpoint Career Center. Households must earn less than or equal to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, been enrolled in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program or participate in government assistance … Read more
-Perry Hall and Dundalk (pictured from 2022) both go into next week’s game undefeated- All weekend football games were played on either Thursday or on Monday. The results started off slow as five local schools combined to go to 0-5 on Thursday, but the four other teams on Monday went 3-1. Here are some of … Read more
Baltimore County’s plastic bag ban begins Nov. 1. This ban will prohibit the distribution of single-use plastic checkout bags at the point of sale in order to reduce the significant negative impact of plastic bag litter in our communities, waterways, and at the County’s recycling center. To assist with the transition ahead of this new … Read more
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation to restrict apartments a White Marsh Town Center on Monday night. This new legislation, 52-23, repeals previous legislation that permitted apartments east of White Marsh Mall. The bill was sponsored by Councilman David Marks and prohibits apartments based on when they have been proposed in the development process, … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Fire crews in the Edgemere area battled garage fire in the 2100 block of Sparrows Point Road. North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department (NPEVFD) reported the fire on Monday, Sept. 18 around 10 p.m. According to the NPEVFD social media page, crews remained on the scene … Read more
Baltimore County police and medic units were on the scene of motor vehicle crash involving a bicycle in Perry Hall. According to the report, a vehicle hit a juvenile on a bike in the 4400 block of Ebenezer Road. The accident was reported on Monday, Sept. 18 around 4:22 p.m.
Officer A. Sharaf was named Dundalk Precinct of the Month for July. His three arrests were some of his accomplishments during the month. One arrest involved Officer Sharaf locating and apprehending a suspect with an open warrant who possessed (with the intent to distribute) controlled substances. Finally, Officer Sharaf’s investigation led to the apprehension of … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation reported there will be two-way traffic in the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel on I-895 this week from Monday to Thursday overnight. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the … Read more
-The end of Mohrs Lane is now closed as the bridge was demolished in 2011- Mohrs Lane was a one-lane bridge over the train tracks in White Marsh that was closed in 2007 because of structural deterioration. The bridge was demolished by CSX in 2011. The 95-year-old bridge connected Philadelphia Road to Pulaski Highway in … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Community leaders and elected officials were in Perry Hall for a groundbreaking for the new headquarters for the Celebree School at 8029 Corporate Drive in White Marsh. The event was attended by County Executive John Olszewski Jr., Senator Kathy Klausmeier, Delegate Carl Jackson and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a Dundalk shooting after an adult victim responded to a local hospital. Officers responded to a local hospital for a call of a walk-in shooting after an adult male walked into the hospital suffering a gunshot wound to the lower body. The shooting may have occurred … Read more
The Southeast Education Advisory Council will host a Behavior and Safety meeting on Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Grange Elementary School Libary, 2000 Church Road in Dundalk. The Education Advisory Council of Baltimore County is made up of five area councils and serves a unique and important role in our school system. Recognizing … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department announced several groundbreaking promotions. On Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m., 31-year-veteran Captain Michael Cortes III became the first Hispanic promoted to the rank of Major in the 149-year history of the police department. Cortes’ rise to Major adds to the list of his many firsts within the Department. In … Read more
Witness in the Essex area reported a major crash on Route 702 on Saturday. The multi-vehicle crash was reported on Sept. 16 before 7 p.m between E. Homberg and Old Eastern Avenue. According to reports, it appeared to be a four to five vehicle accident. One vehicle was overturned, another vehicle crashed into tree and … Read more
-photo courtesy of Google maps- Mutiple news outlets have reported that The Fort Howard Post Office will remain open for another 30 days. The Fort Howard Post Office, located 9200 Howard Avenue in Fort Howard, was scheduled to close on Friday. Sept. 15 due to a termination of its current lease. Delegate Bob Long confirmed … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Animal Services Facebook page– Baltimore County Animal Services continues their “Cuddle Shuttle” tour with an Adoption Express event in the White Marsh/Nottingham region. The event will be held at the Petco at 5263 Campbell Blvd. on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. The County shelter is located at … Read more
Novice or advanced runners of all ages are invited to attend the 17th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run-Walk and One-Mile Walk to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for County senior exercise classes and fitness centers. The race will take place Sunday, Sept. 17 at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville … Read more
Two Eastern Tech High Students were two of 12 Baltimore County Public Schools students that have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. The honored Eastern Tech students are Nathan D. Brojan and Cadence J. Scott. “Congratulations to these students for their outstanding academic … Read more
Movies in the Park returns Honeygo Run Regional Park in Perry Hall on Saturday after a rain out last week. Super Mario Brothers has been rescheduled for Saturday. It was the movie scheduled last week before the cancelation. Echo Community Church will present the movie. Pre-show activities begin at 7 p.m. Movies start at 8 … Read more
BCPS schools and one Baltimore County community received a special delivery – the delivery of Little Free Libraries and hundreds of diverse books to share with students and their entire school communities! The 2023-2024 grant recipients are: -Battle Grove Elementary School – Principal: Kristi Gallier, Project Coordinator: Kelly Greer -Catonsville High School – Principal: Matthew … Read more