–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Public Schools- Carl Armstrong has been appointed as principal of Kenwood High School in Essex. He was recently Assistant Principal at Parkville High School. He takes over for outgoing Kenwood principal Brian Powell. Armstrong is been with Baltimore County Public Schools for 16 years. According to his bio, Armstrong taught … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a shooting in Dundalk on Thursday. According to the report, a motorist waved down a police officer in Dundalk around 5:45 a.m. as they stated that the person indicated their friend was shot and needed medical attention. The officer followed the motorist to an area hospital after she refused to stop … Read more
–photo courtesy of Google maps- The Old Dundalk Community Association posted a letter they received from Baltimore County about the tents located on Holabird Avenue near the Baltimore County/City line. The encampment is technically located in Baltimore City but Baltimore County has received complaints from its residents in Dundalk. Here is a copy of that … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department were on the scene of a vehicle fire in Dundalk on Wednesday. Crews responded to the fire in the 1900 block of Haselmere Road around 9:42 p.m. There was no further information.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on the scene of an apartment fire at 4000 Silver Spring Road near Joppa Road in Perry Hall. Rescues from balconies were made. Silver Spring Road was shut down. The fire was reported on Wednesday at 7:06 a.m.
Baltimore County Police Department responded just past the intersection of Belair Road and Miller Road in Perry Hall for a motor vehicle collision on Sunday July 9 around 6:45 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined a 2018 Chevrolet Impala was traveling southbound on Belair Road when it cross both northbound lanes … Read more
The Essex Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. announced they are creating a time capsule and are looking for ideas and items. The time capsule is sponsored by CLIFF’S HI-TECH AUTO BODY SHOP INC. and Cliff’s Direct Effect and will be open in 2073. Here is a statement from the museum “What would … Read more
–photo courtesy of Twitter.com/MrThanner_BCPS Former Stemmers Run Middle School Teacher Bryan Thanner has been named the first principal of the new Northeast Middle School on King Avenue. He started his new position on July 3. “Today is my 1st day as the principal of the New Northeast Middle School (Name TBA). I am honored to … Read more
-photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School- Perry Hall High School announced Abbey Campbell as the new high school principal. Campbell is a veteran principal with 24 years of service in education. She was recently the principal at Owings Mill High School. BCPS Fifth District School Board Member Julie Henn released a statement that she … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle fire on I-95 north just prior to New Forge Road on Saturday around 9:33 p.m. No vehicle occupants were found upon arrival. Witnesses report the driver left the burning car and started walking down the shoulder of the highway.
Barnes and Noble will hold a ribbon cutting for its remodeled building on The AVENUE at White Marsh, 8123 Honeygo Blvd. Suite E. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 9 a.m. and the special guest ribbon cutter will be author Liv Constatine. “We are so excited to announce our ribbon cutter … Read more
The Middle River Concert Band will hold a summer concert on Monday, July 17 at 7 p.m. The event is free and will be held at Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association, 1124 Bowleys Quarters Road. The event is rain or shine. Concert will be held inside if there is rain Bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, … Read more
Delegate Carl Jackson announced that Baltimore County Public Schools has requested funding for auditorium and stage lighting upgrades at Owings Mills and Overlea High Schools under the Aging School Program. This will replace the aging out of date systems with state-of-the-art at the schools. Jackson is a graduate of the school. “As an Overlea Falcon, … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes detectives are currently investigating the circumstance surrounding a shooting that occurred in the 7500 block of Belmont Avenue in Dundalk at approximately 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. Officers located a male juvenile who was suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to … Read more
Here are some photos from the Dundalk Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2023.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported units were on the scene of several vehicles stranded in the flooded roadway on Snyder Lane near E Joppa Road in Perry Hall on Monday at 10:55 p.m. It was later reoorted at 11:05 p.m. that all vehicle occupants are safely out of the flooded roadway and the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire and Rescue- According to Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire and Rescue, a motor vehicle crash was reported with rescue at Bowleys Quarters and Wye roads. Crews arrived with the vehicle on its side after the vehicle reportedly hit a pole. The crash was reported on Monday at 8:11 p.m. … Read more
The Dundalk Independence Day Parade announced they are short on volunteers and are asking for last minute help from the community on the morning of July 4. “Help! 12-15 volunteers needed for the Parade Tuesday morning. A group of balloon walkers backed out and now we need escorts to walk our new giant helium balloons! … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6 about the gas tax increase on July 1- I am sure that you noticed that the gas prices shot up over the past weekend. That is because there was another increase in the gas of 11 percent. Former Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a … Read more
-photo courtesy of Angel Park Facebook page- Angel Park hosted the Maryland National Army Band this afternoon. Councilman David Marks attended the event and wrote a statement about the band. “Angel Park is seven years old! Thank you to all who have supported this project,” Marks said. “This afternoon, the 229th Army Band delivered an … Read more
The organizers of the Independence Day Chesapeake Patriotic Boat Parade announced that the inaugural event has been canceled. No reason was given for the cancelation. No word if the organizers will try it again in 2024. A new era is born as the Independence Day Chesapeake Patriotic Boat Parade will debut this year. The parade … Read more