–file photo- All state representatives from Legisative District 6 have filed for reelection. State Sen. Johnny Ray Salling filed for reelection on Oct. 27. Del. Ric Metzgar also filed on Oct. 27, Del. Bob Long filed for reelection on Nov. 10 and Robin Grammer filed a few days later on Nov. 13. The four Republicans … Read more
The following article was submitted by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about the supporting the purchase of 24 acres of land near New Cut Road in Kingsville Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that Baltimore County will be supporting the purchase of development rights on 24 acres on New Cut Road. The location is near Sunshine Avenue … Read more
The Baltimore County Fire Department announced six career and volunteer members received awards last night at the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce 18th Annual Salute to Hometown Heroes event. The following members were honored: Essex VFC EMS Lieutenant Cody Bussey Rosedale VFC EMT/Firefighter Charles McJilton Dundalk Station 6 Fire Captain Steven Czawlytko Fullerton Station 8 … Read more
The following release was submitted by Senator Carl Jackson and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki about bipartisan legislation expanding inspector general oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools (Senator Carl Jackson (District 8) and Delegate Ryan Nawrocki (District 7A) will hold a bipartisan press conference to announce legislation submitted for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session to strengthen … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Harry Bhandari- The Ridgedale Mews neighborhood in Carney celebrated a new playground at Ridgely Park. The event was attended by 8th District Senator Carl Jackson Delegates Nick Allen and Harry Bhandari and Fifth District Councilman David Marks. “Alongside my District colleagues, we celebrated the opening of the new playground at Ridgely Park — … Read more
The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Engine Rescue and Marina reported its crews and multiple fire departments responded to a trailer fire overnight in Bowleys Quarters The fire was reported in the 800 block of Seneca Park Road and the fire was extinguished. There was no further information.
Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash last week in Fullerton. Police have determined that 69-year-old Anthony Balsamo was attempting to cross Rossville Boulevard near Rolling View Avenue when he was struck by a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound. Balsamo was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that the cost range has been increased and the scheduled opening of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild has been pushed back. The cost has increased to $4.3-$5.2 billion and the anticipated opening of the new bridge was set for late 2028. That date has been delayed two years to … Read more
The following article was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about a food donation On November 15, volunteers from Marian Preparatory Academy dropped off nearly a thousand pounds of food and personal hygiene products to the Perry Hall United Methodist Church food pantry. Councilman David Marks supported and promoted the donation, one … Read more
District 7 Community Planner, Jess Myhre will be available in Dundalk to hear about community concerns and brainstorm with the public. She will be onsite on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center 323 Sollers Point Rd, for the Baltimore County Department of Planning. This is a great … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden is open from Nov. 28 through Dec. 28 and will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Admission is free, and donations are always appreciated to help continue this beloved community tradition. This year, Wednesdays are reserved for group tours … Read more
–photo courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue and Marina- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a commercial building fire in the 4900 block of Hazelwood Avenue in Rosedale on Sunday around 4:51 p.m. Crews arrived with fire showing from second floor of commercial building and the staircase collapsed. Firefighters knocked out fire. One firefighter suffered … Read more
–file photo from week 3- Sparrows Point football wasted little time on Friday as they jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Central (Prince George’s County) in their 2A/1A Semifinal playoff game. Point advanced to the State Quarterfinals win a 34-6 win. Quarterback Maceo Hardnett led his team with two touchdown passes to Chase Carnahan … Read more
–photo courtesy of Perry Hall High School- Perry Hall Girls Soccer came back from a 2-1 deficit in the final minutes to tie the game and won it in overtime against Bethesda-Chevy Chase for the 4A State Title. Katelyn Price scored the goal to send the game into overtime with 3:21 left in the second … Read more
There were multiple reports that 14 employees lost their jobs on Wednesday from the Baltimore County Public Library. BCPL confirmed the firings took place but said they rehired the 14 employees on Friday. They released the following statement “On Wednesday, November 12, Baltimore County Public Library informed 14 part-time librarians their positions were eliminated as … Read more
Perry Hall’s defense was dominating Dulaney all game but the Gators were down 2-0 late in the third quarter. Dulaney was on the verge of scoring with a 4th and goal at the Perry Hall 1, but the defense made a fourth down stop to change the momentum. Stuck at their one foot line, Gator … Read more
The Perry Hall Community Tree Lighting (PHIA) is holding its annual Perry Hall Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 with the event starting at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the Perry Hall Elementary School parking lot, 9021 Belair Road. The event is free and there will be a visit from Santa. For more information, visit … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the possibility of redistricting and gerrymandering in Maryland Just when you thought gerrymandering couldn’t get any worse in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore wants to take it to the next level. We just completed redistricting in 2022 and don’t need to update the maps … Read more
The committee charged with revising the school boundaries among three southeastern-area elementary schools will continue its work at its fourth meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middle River Middle School cafeteria. The study seeks to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach, and … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools wants community feedback on their weapons detection system -Omnilert. The system was created to identify an object believed to meet specific characteristics of a firearm, but has shown flaws as it misidentified a Kenwood student’s bag of chips. The following information and survey was submitted by BCPS “As we develop the … Read more
The following article was submitted by the Office of Councilman David Marks about the activation of a traffic signal at Bird River Road and Campbell Boulevard Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the traffic signal at Bird River Road and Campbell Boulevard in Middle River will be activated by Thanksgiving. The signal will start … Read more