The AVENUE at White Marsh announced that the Budweiser Clydesdales will return to THE AVENUE on Saturday April 8. “The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make an appearance at THE AVENUE on Saturday, April 8, at approximately 1 p.m. The eight-horse hitch will be … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported an auto theft in the Eastwood area near the Baltimore County/City line. According to Precinct 12 Dundalk, a person’s vehicle was stolen from in the 7100 block of Gough Street by an unknown suspect(s). The theft was reported on Monday, March 27 around 11 p.m. There was no information on the … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported a Middle River laundromat fire last night in the 900 block of Middle River Road. The fire was reported on Tuesday, March 28 at 9:54 p.m. According to reports, fire crews arrived and saw two clothes dryers on fire and the building was full of smoke. For more … Read more
Baltimore County Council Todd Crandell announced that he and has fellows six Baltimore County Councilmembers passed a resolution in support of Baltimore City’s decision to not allow the treatment of toxic water from an Ohio train derailment. “The County Council just convened an Emergency Legislative Session in which we unanimously passed Resolution 5-23. This resolution … Read more
-Asia Lee, photo courtesy of BCPS- Graduates of Chesapeake, Eastern Technical and Franklin high schools are featured on the May 23 episode of Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour” show. The episode, which can be viewed now on the CCBC blog, focuses on highlighting the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) from student and alumni perspectives. … Read more
-Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott sent a letter to Clean Harbors of Baltimore denying their request to pretreat wastewater from a East Palestine, OH train derailment- Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that the City of Baltimore will not permit Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. to pretreat the wastewater from the train derailment in East … Read more
-photo courtesy of NJCAA Basketball Twitter page- CCBC Essex Woman’s basketball won its first ever national title with an overtime win over Richard Bland out of Virginia in the NJCAA Division II title game. The team is coached by Mike Seney. The Lady Knights were led in the title game by Tyler Gray’s career high … Read more
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