The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that Raphel Road has reopened in Kingsville. The bridge over I-95 was closed in February 2022 for construction of the Express Toll Lanes. The MDTA said they thank local residents and motorists for their patience and released the following statement: “The reconstruction of the Raphel Road overpass is part … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 8500 block of Pulaski Highway in Rosedale, in reference to a pedestrian being struck. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from life-threatening injuries on Friday, May 5 around 10:30 p.m. Medics transported 65-year-old Ronald Kucharczyk to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. … Read more
Our Lady of Hope & St. Luke Parishes announced they had to end their Dundalk carnival early on Friday night after an incident took place on the grounds. The carnival is located in the Our Lady of Hope field near Lynch and Wise avenues. According to the church, the incident involved a group of juveniles” … Read more
Baltimore County Homicide Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, May 5 in the area of Route 702 and Marlyn Avenue in Essex. At approximately 4:58 p.m., officers responded to the location for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot … Read more
The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members … Read more
In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in Southwestern and Southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras … Read more
North Point Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will hold Community Shred Day on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. “Destroy your confidential household paperwork at our free Community Shred Day. This outdoor event is for personal/residential users only. Limit of three (3) boxes per household; paper items only,” said a statement … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced the opening of a second public comment period as part of the toll rate range setting process for the I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension and I-695 ramps in eastern Baltimore County. The Maryland Transportation Authority Board voted to establish a two-week comment period for the recommended toll rate ranges … Read more
-photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a vehicle fire in the 1900 block of Middleborough Road between Sassafras Road & Oak Avenue in Essex. The fire was reported on Friday, April 28 around 9 p.m. and it was reported as threat to a nearby structure. Crews … Read more
Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with the April 10 shooting that occurred in White Marsh. Detectives have determined the shooting occurred on White Marsh Boulevard between Bel Air Road and Perry Hall Boulevard. The shooting happened as the suspects pulled along the victim’s car and began to fire … Read more
-photo courtesy of Dundalk Heritage Fair Association- The Dundalk Heritage Fair Association announced that carnival rides are returning back to the popular Independence Day weekend event in Dundalk. The fair is scheduled from Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2, but will open a day earlier for rides. “RIDES WILL BE BACK FOR THE 2023 … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks- The Lafarge Quarry includes over 400 acres along Earls Road, one of the largest undeveloped private properties in Middle River. In August of 2022, the Baltimore County Council voted to extend public water to this area. Two months later, the Council supported … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police – Officer N. Thompson of the Essex Precinct won the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award issued by the Baltimore County Police Foundation. According to Baltimore County Police, his notable achievements included demonstrating the department’s core values and his work and dedication in often complex traffic enforcement and criminal investigations
– The following article was submitted by Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)- In a recent survey by Delegates Nawrocki and Szeliga, crime was by and far the top concern for citizens. And juvenile crime tops that category. We must go back to holding juveniles accountable for their … Read more
Baltimore County police officers responded to Belair Road at Rossville Boulevard in Fullerton for a reported shooting on Sunday, April 23 at 9:45 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they located a juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. He was … Read more
This is the Precinct 12—Dundalk Crime Blotter for last week First Degree Assault: Just prior to the leaving the 7600 block of Merritt Point in the victim’s car, the suspect and victim were involved in a physical altercation on April 22. Robbery: An unknown suspect with a weapon attempted to steal items in the 1100-block … Read more
The Fullerton Fireworks at Fullerton Field 4304 Fullerton Avenue will return on Saturday, July 1 with entertainment starting at 2 p.m. and the firework show beginning at 9:15 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. According to its Facebook page, the music performances this year include Lutherville School Rock (2 p.m.), No Promises (3:30 p.m.), … Read more
As part of its strategy to improve learning environments and reduce overcrowding in northeastern county middle schools, Baltimore County Public Schools plans to close Golden Ring Middle School to students and repurpose the building for future use. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams notified the Board of Education of the plan at the Board’s April … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of the 6th District- The 2023 Legislative Session ended on April 10 th , 2023. It has been a pleasure to serve the residents of the Sixth Legislative District. This year was more challenging than my first eight years as we have a new Democratic Governor. … Read more
The last day of school for students and teachers will be Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Zero (0) of the five (5) days that were built into the 2022-2023 school calendar for inclement weather were utilized this school year. The updates to the calendar (linked below) include reducing the student and teacher calendar days by five … Read more