The following article was written by Coucilman David Marks about a housing project on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road in White Marsh. A developer has dropped plans for a housing project at 17 acres on Cowenton Avenue south of Joppa Road, located in the blue region (in the above map). I had downzoned the … Read more
The Odd Fellows North Point will hold their 8th Annual Charity Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be music by Joe Teague and Katie Damiano. There is a $5 admission for all adults and children 12 and under are free. Admission includes unlimited chill samplings. Additional food and … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 10900 block of Philadelphia Road between Joppa and Ebenezer/Cowenton in White Marsh for a vehicle crash with rollover into a ditch and reported entrapment. The accident was reported at 7:18 a.m.
Eastern Tech High School in Essex has been named as one of the A. James Clark School of Engineering’s Top 25 Source Schools for 2023. The Clark School ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best College Rankings!!
The Dundalk Renaissance’s Holiday Hoopla returns on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Holiday Crafts: Starting at 1:30 PM at 11 Center Place, there will be an array of holiday crafts. Dundalk-Eastfield Christmas Parade: At 4 p.m. the Christmas Parade will take to the streets, featuring dazzling floats, cheerful carolers, and of course, … Read more
Officers assigned to the Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct responded to the 7300 block of McClean Blvd.in Parkville in reference to reports of a shooting on Monday, Oct. 30 just before 10:30 p.m. Shortly after officers arrived, they located a teenage male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The teen was transported to an … Read more
-photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle collision with entrapment at the intersection of Route 702 & Middleborough Road in Essex on Monday Oct. 30 around 9:14 p.m. An ambulance was right around the corner wrapping up on a separate call when they were … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Crews responded to a vehicle crash at Philadelphia Rd and Campbell Blvd in White Marsh on Saturday, Oct. 28 around 6:49 p.m. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, a Maryland State Police – Aviation Command medevac helicopter and Shock Trauma Go Team were requested while … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board today approved a $33.2 million contract for the I-695 Repairs and Rehabilitation project at Sparrows Point near Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Expected to begin major construction early in 2024, this system preservation project is necessary to address settlement of I-695 that has occurred since it was widened to a … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force- Public Discussion last week- I attended the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force meeting on October 18th at CCBC Essex. The public discussions are about the future governance of our regional water and sewer system. I voiced … Read more
This Fall the Essex Community Development Corporation in partnership with Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce, Church of the Harbor, Middlesex Elementary PTA, Sandalwood Elementary, Cub Scout Pack 1913 and Essex Senior Center is hosting a FREE Outdoor Movie Night on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Essex Senior Center, 600 Dorsey … Read more
Councilman David Marks announced his office has arranged for the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation to hold a virtual town hall to discuss the timeline for the traffic circle to be built at Cross Road and Honeygo Boulevard. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 at 5 p.m. The link is … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that emergency crews were handling a vehicle crash involving a school bus at Pulaski Highway and Ebenezer Road in White Marsh on Wednesday around 9:21 a.m. There were reports of multiple students with minor injuries. WMVFC reported eight students with minor injuries. WMVFC crews also reported a 12 minute … Read more
Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 55-year-old Gregory Hare in the fatal assault that occurred Monday, Oct. 16 shortly after 10 p.m., in the Unit block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex. When officers arrived at the location, they found 63-year-old Keith Yeager suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Del. Bob Long about cluster boxes being used to replace the closing Fort Howard Post Office– United States Postal Service announced last Thursday that they will be placing cluster boxes at Fort Howard Veterans Park. This will start on Tuesday, Oct. 31 as a replacement for the closing of … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials today joined state and local elected leaders and skateboard enthusiasts to break ground for Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community. This will be the County’s second public skate bowl facility in nearly fifty years. “Recreational activities and community spaces that keep residents … Read more
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks wrote an article about appointing former state delegate John Cluster to a task force to determine if there is a need to expansion the Baltimore County Council from seven members. Today, I am announcing that I will appoint former Delegate John W.E. Cluster, Jr., to the task force examining … Read more
The Office of Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga reported the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration began a resurfacing project on Friday, Oct. 13, on US 1 (Belair Road) between Mount Vista Road and Jerusalem Road in Kingsville. The $1.2 million project should be complete by mid-November, weather permitting. The project includes milling … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash with ejection on Philadelphia Road between Middle River Road and Campbell Boulevard in White Marsh. The crash was reported on Tuesday at 8:36 p.m. Third EMS transport unit requested for multiple patients. Maryland State Police medevac requested. BGE requested … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal stabbing that occurred Monday, Oct. 16 around 10 p.m. Officers responded to the Unit block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex in reference to a reported assault. When officers arrived, they located 63-year-old Keith Yeager suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim … Read more
The Baltimore County Department of Rec. and Parks will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at Hazelwood Skate Park in Overlea. The event will be held at 4924 Hazelwood Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. According to the Baltimore County Skateboard Council, this is the first concrete skateboard park built in Baltimore County since the … Read more