Middle River House Fire on Decatur Road

-photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine- Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported a two-alarm house fire in Middle River on Saturday morning. A townhome fire in the Miramar Landing community on Decatur Road was reported at 5:50 a.m. The White Marsh Volunteer Frie Company reported the house had heavy … Read more

Wharf Road Reopens in Sparrows Point

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Tradepoint Atlantic on Wharf Road (MD 151B) reopened on June 20. The road was closed between MD 158 (Bethlehem Boulevard) and the ramp to MD 151 (Sparrows Point Boulevard) on June 5. This temporary road closure allowed a Tradepoint Atlantic contractor to replace a traffic signal … Read more

Anti-Semitic Literature Found in Parkville and Cockeysville

The Baltimore County Police Department has taken reports in two precincts (Cockeysville and Parkville) regarding literature left in neighborhoods since January. In some cases, the propaganda had an anti-Semitic tone to it. As detectives investigate this national trend, they ask anyone with information concerning these cases to contact 410-307-2020. Information may be provided anonymously through … Read more

Shots Reportedly Fire in Colgate Section of Dundalk

Baltimore County Police are investigating a possible shooting in Dundalk. Officers from the Dundalk Precinct responded to the 7800 block of Eastern Avenue in the Colgate area following reports of shots fired on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, there were no victims suffering from a gunshot wound immediately located. This … Read more

Perry Hall Community Plan Meeting

The Perry Hall Improvement Assocation will hold a special meeting for Impacts of Master Plan on Perry Hall on Wednesday, June 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library meeting room. “Baltimore County is in the process of amending the County Master Plan. The Master Plan proposes two distinct place types for … Read more

Chase Fire Reported at Abandoned House

The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a house fire in Chase on Wednesday morning. According to the reports, the house was abandoned on Columbia Road. The fire department arrived around 9:08 a.m. and found smoke on the second floor. Crews made an interior attack on the fire. Hoarding conditions hampering the effort. Mutual aid … Read more

“The Public Wants to Make Stealing a Gun a Felony”

-The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B) about how the public wants to make stealing a gun a felony.- This past legislative session, the House Republican Caucus issued a joint statement detailing our priorities – Reducing Crime, Improving Education, and Restoring our Economy. … Read more

Police Resolve Barricade Situation in Essex

Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 600 block of Middlesex Road in Essex in reference to a wanted person on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Once on scene, the male suspect barricaded himself inside a residence. Members of the Baltimore County Police Tactical and Crisis Negotiation Teams responded to the location and brought the matter … Read more

Dundalk Fireworks Return on July 4

–photo courtesy of Dundalkheritagefair.com- The Dundalk 4th of July Fireworks will be held Tuesday, July 4 starting at 9:15 p.m. at Grange Elementary School. While the display can be seen all over the Greater Dundalk Area, the fireworks are primarily centered around Grange Elementary and the North Point Government Center on Wise Avenue. The rain … Read more

Sunday Night Shooting Reported in Rosedale

Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Martinique Road and Lisa Court in Rosedale at approximately 10:50 p.m., Sunday, June 18, for a reported shooting. Officers located an adult male who was suffering from what appeared to be a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital with … Read more

Overturned Box Truck Reported on I-95

–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported that uunits werehandling an overturned box truck on Saturday morning on southbound I-95. There was debris across three travel lanes on June 17 around 8:41 a.m. The incident was reported between White Marsh Blvd and I-695.

Sustainable Community Meeting for Parkville/Overlea

Baltimore County is trying to help shape the future of the Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area. The public is invited to an open house next Wednesday to weigh in on topics like environment, transportation, housing, economy, quality of life, and local planning. Your comments and suggestions will help develop a five-year vision for the area and … Read more

Dundalk Museum Selling Ironbird Tickets for Fundraiser

The Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society is selling Aberdeen Ironbirds Tickets for Friday Aug. 4 at  7:05 p.m. Fireworks Night against the Hickory Crawdads, the Single A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. Tickets include free fireworks and free parking. The Aberdeen Ironbirds, the Single A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, which … Read more

Upgraded New Traffic Signal Starts on Route 43 on Monday

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and its contractor announced they will work overnight this Sunday, June 18 into Monday morning, June 19, to activate an upgraded new traffic signal system at the MD 43 (White Marsh Boulevard)/Honeygo Boulevard intersection in White Marsh. The new traffic signal will allow for safe operation and … Read more

Delegate Long “Midge Treatment Going Well”

-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Midge Treatment at Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant- Baltimore County announced last week that it began treatment for midge larvae around Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The partnership between Maryland Department of Agriculture and Baltimore County is a continuation from last year. … Read more