Baltimore County Police reported officers responded to the 100 block of Carroll Island Road for a report of shots fired on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. Officers learned that a group of juveniles had been involved in an altercation near the entrance of a store. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department have responded and are … Read more
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki addresses social post about an incident at the Walmart at Carroll Island on Wednesday. “Delegate Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and I have been in contact with the Essex Police Precinct regarding the social media posts about shots fired at the Carroll Island Walmart,” Nawrocki said in a statement. “While … Read more
Parkville resident Hassan Smiley was recently named the grand prize winner of the 2024 Stellantis National Sweepstakes and he received in a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab from his local dealer, Jones Junction, in Bel Air. There is more information from the following press release. Stellantis is proud to announce Hassan Smiley … Read more
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports Wednesday could be another day of storms with flooding and high winds. “Showers & thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours are expected across much of the area today into this evening. Isolated instances of flash flooding will be possible with this convection,” NWS Baltimore/Washington said in … Read more
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company- According to Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company, Kenwood Avenue remains closed between Lillian Holt Drive and East Avenue in Overlea. The road was flooded out after last night’s rain. There was no information on how long the road will remain closed
Baltimore City Police detectives arrested 36-year-old Davon Kelly of Rosedale in connection with the homicide of 38-year-old Aaron Hill that occurred on July 4, in the 3500 block of Esther Place homicide following a dispute. According to police, investigators arrested Davon Kelly and transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he was charged … Read more
–photo courtesy of Maryland Natural Resources Police- Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported its crews charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents during its annual Operation Dry Water “saturation patrol” campaign, conducted from July 4 to July 6 throughout the state. According to NRP, a 61-year-old Rossville man was one of the boaters charged … Read more
Dr. Christopher Hampton took over as the new principal of Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk on July 1. Hampton takes over for Sister Irene Pryle, who retired as school principal after 45 years of service. Archdiocese of Baltimore, Hampton has more than 30 years of combined experience as an educator and administrator. … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reported a Flood Watch for Flash Flooding has been issued for Central Maryland. This is effective from Monday at 2 p.m. through the evening. Flash flooding could be caused by excessive rainfall. For more information, visit the NWS website.
District 7 Senator J.B. Jennings visited the Hickey School and met with Acting Secretary Fox Tolentino to discuss some of the changes on the horizon at the Department of Juvenile Services. Jennings shared some details in the following release On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Senator J.B. Jennings visited the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in … Read more
Fresh family fun & entertainment returns at Family Fest @ 43 on Saturday, July 12 at Greenleigh Business Center, located at 415 Williams Court in Middle River from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is rescheduled from April. Over 50 exhibitors are expected. There is a Kids zone including Ms. Dee the Clown, Live … Read more
The following press release was submitted by the Office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks On July 10th, the Perry Hall 250 Committee welcomed the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the community’s 250th anniversary. In addition to classical pieces and modeen tunes, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra brass section led the 800-person audience in singing “Happy … Read more
–article and photo courtesy of BCPL- The Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) has announced its White Marsh Branch will reopen on Monday, July 14. Here is BCPL’s press release: After a months-long renovation project, we are proud to reopen the White Marsh Branch, located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, on Monday, July 14. Customers will be … Read more
The Baltimore Sun reported a Dundalk man died in Baltimore Central Booking last weekend According to the article, Jeffrey Kluver, 35, was found unresponsive at the facility and was later pronounced dead. The Sun also reported Kluver was arrested on July 5 in connection with a carjacking of a scooter and robbery. Kluver’s cause of … Read more
–photo courtesy of Del. Kathy Szeliga– The construction of a new air traffic control tower at Martin State Airport in Middle River began on Monday. Senator J.B. Jennings attended the ground breaking ceremony. “Congratulations to Martin State Airport on the groundbreaking of your new Air Traffic Control Tower, It was an honor to be included … Read more
The following press release was submitted by Fifth District Baltimore Councilman David Marks about his legislation that passed on Monday night Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has passed legislation that incentivizes assisted living centers to be established in established commercial districts. The bill passed the Baltimore County Council unanimously on July 7. Assisted living centers … Read more
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington stated that Wednesday will be another hot day with another chance of thunderstorms in the region “Today will be hot and humid again with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s. “Numerous thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening, some of which could produce damaging wind gusts. “Heavy rainfall may … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported a basement fire in Middle River on Tuesday. Crews arrived in the 6700 block of Mallard Road with basement fire that fire crews said was possibly caused by lightning strike around 5:40 p.m. No injuries were reported.
–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Crews responded to an apartment fire in Rossville. According to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company, lighting hit the roof of an apartment on Averill Road to cause a fire. The fire was reported on Tuesday around 6 p.m.
Foresight Ogungbe, a rising senior at Eastern Technical High School, was sworn in as the 2025-2026 Student Member of the Board of Education on Monday. She was elected as the student board member by BCPS students in April.
The Essex Community Development Corporation is inviting Commercial Property Owners, Business Owners and Operators, & Community and Nonprofit Leaders with an interest in Essex for the next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, July 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Essex Elementary School, 100 Mace Ave. This is a free networking focusing on building connections … Read more