Perry Hall and Eastern Tech high schools cheerleading teams are in the state finals after both won their regional finals. –photo courtesy of Perry Hall High Athetics- Perry Hall won the 4A West Regional Finals and Eastern Tech won the 2A West Regional Finals on Wednesday. –photo courtesy of One Tech Boosters- Both squads advance … Read more
The next Museum Speaker Series at the Heritage Society of Essex Middle River is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. and Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, is the guest speaker. She will discuss the history of Turner Station and the impact of the life of Turner Station resident … Read more
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki responded to Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address on Wednesday. Here is their news release Following the Governor’s State of the State address, Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki criticized the administration’s focus on political priorities over the rising cost pressures facing Maryland families. … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee on Saturday, Feb. 21 for a community cleanup of Stemmers Run, located at 8670 Pulaski Highway in Rosedale. All supplies and coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those that may need them. For more information, visit … Read more
Councilman Mike Ertel reminds constituents that the District 6 Budget Town Hall is scheduled for tomorrow night, Feb. 11, from 6- 8 p.m. at Parkville High School. “Join me, as County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and department leaders take your questions and ask for public input into the county’s budget process for FY26,” Ertel said. For … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about Maryland getting its priorities straight during the 2026 Legislative Session Marylanders are hurting. I hear it every time I’m in the grocery store and every time I stop for gas. Marylanders are right. Yet here we are in Annapolis spending precious time … Read more
Eastern Tech High School and Patapsco High Center for the Arts were among 10 BCPS high schools to be named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. Eastern Tech was given a Platinum ranking and Patapsco received a Brozen. Here is the full news release from Baltimore County Public Schools College Board … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a Parkville house fire on Monday afternoon. The fire took place in the 8700 block of Roper Road around 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Crews arrived to the single-story home with fire showing. One person was found and was evaluated by EMS. The fire was placed control at 1:48 p.m. … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Robin Grammer about Maryland’s “immigration deception” Whether it be blaming Washington for our economic woes or playing off their corrupt redistricting plan as a way to protect the voters, Wes Moore and the Maryland Democrat Party here in Annapolis are masters of falsehoods and deception. No … Read more
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 Legislative Session is underway and three controversial bills passed last week in the House of Delegates and one in the state Senate. Here are those bills: HB 1/SB 2 Investor-Owned Electric, Gas, and Gas and Electric Companies – Cost Recovery – Limitations This bill was created to combat high energy … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a 79-year-old man died Saturday morning after succumbing to injuries he suffered after discarding items in a burn barrel on his Dundalk property. He was identified as Herminio Quinto of the 1900 block of Tolson Avenue. Baltimore County police and fire crews were called to the scene for a welfare … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a gun had been found outside of Sparrows Point High School during Friday’s dismissal, after the walkout had concluded. Detectives investigated the origin of the firearm and determined it was accidentally dropped by a relative of a student while picking up the child on school property. The incident is still under … Read more
–Councilman Izzy Patoka shared a photo of the students protest at Perry Hall High School- Protests took place all over Maryland and at most Baltimore County high schools on Friday as students protested ICE operations. Baltimore County Police, Office of Emergency Management, and Baltimore County Public Schools said they all remained in close communication during … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier gave an update on snow removal and other County services that have been impacted by the storm. Here is a press release from Klausmeier’s office. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier today said Baltimore County crews continue working around the clock to clear … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department arrested 36-year-old Christopher M. Carroll on Wednesday, following an investigation that began in November 2025. The investigation was initiated after detectives received reports that Carroll had tampered with and contaminated items that were later consumed. According to police, detectives obtained video evidence through the investigation depicting and/or suggesting conduct that resulted … Read more
–photo courtesy of MDTA- Maryland Department of Transportation Authority gave an update on the Key Bridge demolition and they reported landside removal is complete on both the north and south sides. That includes 70,000+ linear feet of concrete sawcuts completed, 24,000+ cubic yards of bridge concrete removed and recycled, 10,000+ cubic yards of piers demolished … Read more
-photo courtesy of One Tech Booster- Members of the Eastern Tech Boys and Girls Soccer teams were recognized at the All-State Soccer Banquet on Monday night. Jake Locklear (First Team), Ineza Ross-Riedel (Second Team), David Nesteruk (Second Team), and Lillian Hutchings (Honorable Mention- not pictured). Boys Soccer Coach Peter Glaudemans was recognized with the Terry … Read more
Iyad Abdi, Baltimore County District 5 Community Planner, is hosting Community Office Hours at the White March Branch Library (White Marsh Meeting Room) 8133 Sandpiper Circle on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you are a resident of District 5, you are invited to meet your Community Planner, gather info, and … Read more
–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Fire crews responded to a Monday night basement fire in Dundalk. According to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters arrived in the 7400 block of Wenig Road, made entry, and quickly knocked down the fire, preventing further extension at a house. The fire was reported at … Read more
BCPS schools announced another two hours late open on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Offices will open on time and morning Prekindergarten classes are canceled. All weather-related absences with a note from a parent/caregiver will be excused. Please take extra precautions when traveling to bus stops and schools as sidewalks, roadways, and bus stop areas may be … Read more
The following is a Benstorming commentary about the reopening of schools and the weather issues surrounding the opening Baltimore County Public Schools reopened on Monday two hours late and many parents thought the region was not able to handle the traffic and provide safe pedestrian routes. Most of those parents were correct. The problem is … Read more