The Maryland Transportation Authority announced starting March 28 four highway speed lanes through the former toll plaza will be open for motorists traveling I-95 northbound at the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Northbound tolls will be collected via new overhead electronic toll gantry just after the tunnel bore. With gantry activation, toll feedback displays in former plaza … Read more
Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. (Clean Harbors) announced in a letter that it has been selected to “treat and discharge the wastewater collected from rainwater, collected water, and stream water above and below the cleanup site of the Norfolk Southern Railroad derailment in East Palestine, OH that occurred February 3, 2023.” That announcement has caused … Read more
The Maryland House of Delegates unanimously passed Delegates Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected … Read more
Middle and high school students from across Baltimore County have selected Parkville High School junior Kayla Drummond to serve as the student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2023-2024 school year. Drummond’s one-year term begins July 1, 2023. This is the fourth year that all BCPS middle and high … Read more
Baltimore County announced its three finalists for Teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal of the year. The list included two local names and Kenwood principal Brian Powell was candidate for Principal of the Year. Jodi Pasquale of General John Stricker Middle School is a nominee for BCPS Assistant Principal of the Year. The full release is … Read more
Grace White was among seven individuals named Outstanding Music Educators of the Year by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA). According to the MMEA website: White was “coined Ms. Blue by her students because of her blue hair,” makes “kid-friendlybut-not-just-for-kids songs and videos to help her students learn. She is thrilled to now see them … Read more
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- With less than three weeks left in the legislative session in Annapolis, one thing is clear, there is an assault on parents’ rights coming out of Annapolis. The Maryland General Assembly meets for 90 days … Read more
Local Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 482 students nationwide named 2023 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The honored BCPS students for … Read more
–The following article has been submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6- We have been fighting to make sure the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) stays in compliance with the existing wastewater discharge permit issued by MDE. It is important for our wastewater treatment plant to comply with regulations and serve all constituents … Read more
-photo courtesy of dignitymemorial.com- Holly Hill Memorial Gardens announced that it will be hosting their first annual egg hunt on Saturday, April 8. That has caused some controversy in the community as many feel it is disrespectful to host an egg hunt at a cemetery. “This is a memorial garden not an amusement park for … Read more
-photo courtesy of Providence Volunteer Fire Company of Towson- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported an apartment fire on Blairwood Road in Perry Hall on Monday after 3 p.m. The fire was reported second and third floor balconies of two units at the apartment and residents were evacuated. According to WMVFC, the fire spreaded … Read more
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company- The Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighters Association reported a house fire that involved two houses in the 7900 block of Shirley Avenue in Rosedale. The fire was reported after 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. There was no further details.
-Rachael Wheatley of Perry Hall finished second in her divsion. photo courtesy of Perry Hall Wrestling Facebook page– Here are the results of local wrestlers that placed at Wrestling State Championships on the last weekend of February. GIRLS 115 5th Place – Alaina Kopalchick of Perry Hall 120 2nd Place – Ariana Carnahan of Eastern … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a fatal pedestrian accident in Rosedale on early Wednesday. Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Pulaski Highway and Chesaco Avenue on March 15 around 1:45 a.m. in reference to a pedestrian being struck. Investigators with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team have determined the pedestrian … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has narrowed its Central and Northeast Area Middle School Boundary Study down from seven to four options. Most of the options are similar to the current map that has the elementary schools in Perry Hall going to Perry Hall Middle; the Chase and Middle River elementary schools staying at Middle River … Read more
This year the inaugural Kingsville Fireworks will start on July 3, 2023 The event will held at:Mount Vista Park, 11101 Raphel Road in Kingsville. The fireworks will begin between 9 – 9:30 p.m. and last for approximately 23 minutes. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The event is looking for sponsors. Anyone looking to sponsor the … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department and other units responded to a fire in the 2500 block of N Snyder Avenue in Edgemere. The fire was reported on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 15.
Baltimore County Police made an arrest on Tuesday, March 7 at approximately 11:15 a.m., in reference to a January first-degree assault that occured in Dundalk. The suspect is a 15-year-old juvenile, who detectives identified after utilizing local business and residential cameras to assist them. The juvenile was charged with attempted 1st-degree homicide and 1st and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department give an update on the fire at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 15 around 11:30 a.m. The fire was called under control just after 3 p.m. “Crews remain on scene extinguishing fire in building where fire … Read more
– photo courtesy of Maryland Transportation Authority- The Maryland Transportation Authority will temporarily hold traffic in both directions on the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) and Chesapeake Bay Bridge (US 50/301) on Thursday, March 16, during passage of marine vessels carrying three large older, blue cranes heading outbound via the Chesapeake Bay. Traffic on the … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews responded to a two-alarm commercial building fire with explosion at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in the 8200 block of Eastern Ave. The fire was reported on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. Fire is reported to be gas fed and that has caused unstable areas … Read more