Herman’s Bakery in Dundalk announced the business is “retiring” after a century of service on March 31. The Holabird bakery made the official announcement on its Facebook page on Tuesday “After more than a century of baking, Herman’s Bakery is officially retiring. Our family wishes to thank our loyal customers for their support over the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a basement fire in White Marsh on Tuesday. Crews arrived to find a basement fire to a single home in the 11000 block of Holter Road. The fire was reported on March 10 around 3:30 p.m. One person was reported with a … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 7 state Senator J.B. Jennings about his emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit information. Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit … Read more
The CCBC Essex women’s basketball team won the NJCAA DII Region 20 Women’s Basketball championship and Mid-Atlantic Championship on Sunday. The Lady Knights are now 26–3 and have qualified for the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball National Championship tournament, taking place March 16-21 in Hickory, NC.
The legislation that would give the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools was defeated tonight in the Baltimore County Senate Delegation. Democratic Sen. Carl Jackson and Republican Del. Ryan Nawrocki cross-filed the bipartisan bill. The bill, SB 15, was created to improve accountability and transparency … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his vision for White Marsh Town Center The White Marsh Town Center has been a hub of economic activity in eastern Baltimore County since 1980s. It is now a blend of commercial and residential uses, a home for hundreds of residents and … Read more
The basketball season is over for all local high schools. Overlea Boys Basketball beat Milford Mill 69-68 with a game winning shot with 12 seconds left to win the 3A North Region Final. The Falcons made the deepest run of any local team advancing to the 3A State Quarterfinals but lost at Magruder 76-42. Perry … Read more
The new North Point Association is hosting a County Executive Democratic candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. They announced three of the candidates have accepted the invitation and two more candidates may also attend. All candidates will receive the same questions about topics … Read more
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent the following information inviting the public to a Tuesday meeting in Perry Hall to address public safety and Saturday’s incident at White Marsh Mall. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced a public meeting on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. at the Perry Hall Family Worship Center to … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported multiple juveniles were arrested after an disturbance at White Marsh Mall on Saturday, March 7, around 5 p.m. The incident followed a planned “link-up” at the location, which resulted in large groups of juveniles gathering at the mall. Charges include second-degree assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. A reported robbery, which involved … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- A Dundalk house fire was reported on Friday morning. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, crews responded to the 500 block of Westfield Road for a house fire. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters on the scene No injuries were reported.
Parkville Middle student Tamara Han was named one of two winners of BCPS People’s Choice Film Expo Poster Contest. BCPS released the following article. Tamara Han, a Parkville Middle School student and Ryan Chen, a Western School of Technology student, have been named the winners of the 2026 BCPS People’s Choice Film Expo Poster Contest. … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced the dates and times for each high school for their 2026 graduation schedule. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers is scheduled to attend and offer remarks at some commencement exercises. Here is the graduation schedule for eastcountytimes.com coverage area: * Battle Monument – Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m., at Battle … Read more
The Office of Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released a statement that no charges will be filed in the Dundalk fatal police involved shooting on Larkhall Road on Oct. 8 Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, October 8, 2025 fatal police involved shooting that occurred … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about his proposed legislation. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would prohibit panhandle lots throughout the Perry Hall area. Panhandle lots are real estate parcels with a narrow strip of land that provide access from a street to a … Read more
-2A Rivals Eastern Tech and Sparrows Point battled in the regional semifinals on Tuesday- The MPSSAA Girls Basketball Regional Finals are set. Perry Hall is back in the 4A North Region I finals and Eastern Tech returns to 4A North Region II finals. Girls 2A North Region II Eastern Tech is back in the Regional … Read more
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki sent the following release that Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will receive funding to construct a new station. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are pleased to announce the approval of $9 million in funding, appropriated by Congress, to support the Middle River Volunteer Fire … Read more
-Perry Hall defeated Parkville at home on Monday- Perry Hall Boys avenges two regular season losses and Overlea wins by 25 to both advance to their regional finals. Both will play on Wednesday. Boys 4A North Region I Parkville won both regular season games against Perry Hall, but the Gators got revenge and defeated the … Read more
Fifth District County Councilman David Marks submitted the following article that his legislation was passed by the Baltimore County Council to require infrastructure improvements along Earls Road. On March 2nd, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation that requires infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the Lafarge Quarry, addressing community concerns about future truck traffic … Read more
Meet Johnnie Christmas, author of Gamerville, at the Baltimore County Public Library- Perry Hall Branch on Saturday, March 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This will be a lively conversation as Christmas shares the inspiration behind his book, insights into his writing process and a glimpse into his life and current projects. If A Q&A … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a pedestrian was killed in a crash last Friday evening in Carney According to the report, officers were called to the area of Harford Road and 5th Avenue for a pedestrian crash on Feb. 27 around 8:05 p.m. Police said 72-year-old Peter Ruy was identified as the victim. He transported to an … Read more