The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Trump Administration responding to concerns about the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Last week, I received correspondence from the Trump Administration and EPA Region 3 thanking me for reaching out about Back River. As we all know, this is a critical issue … Read more
CCBC and the Senior Adventures in Learning (SAIL) program are hosting the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit 5K Run/Walk on the Essex campus on Sunday, Sept. 21. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate to support older adult health and fitness by raising much-needed funds for … Read more
The last Second Friday of the Summer is set for Friday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd. (Marie Ave. side of Essex Gateway Center, in front of the Essex CDC Office) The block is turning into an incredible celebration of mind, body, and community joy. There will be an DJ … Read more
–photo courtesy of X (Twitter)- BCPS Board of Education has appointed Eastern Tech High School principal C. Michelle Anderson to a new role within Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Anderson is leaving Eastern Tech and will begin her new position effective Monday, Sept. 22. She has been principal at the Essex high school since 2015. … Read more
The office of Councilman David Marks reported that the Department of Public Works and Transportation has approved a closure of Chapel Road in Perry Hall from Sept. 10 to Sept. 24 for utility work in the section near Synder Lane. Local traffic will be permitted for local residents on the road. Flaggers will be onsite … Read more
The next Perry Hall Improvement Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road in Perry Hall. There will be updates about the Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial, the Perry Hall 250th Anniversary Celebration and the Redistricting Commission Council Map For more information, visit their website
Baltimore County Police have arrested 59-year-old Michael J. Pusateri of Overlea on an arrest warrant for rape, assault, sex abuse of a minor, and soliciting child pornography. Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward since Pusateri has a background in coaching. According to police, Pusateri had a role as … Read more
Clean Bread and Cheese Creek will hold their next cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the intersection of Park Haven and Gray Haven Road (near Bear Creek Elementary School) in Dundalk. They will clean atound the shoreline near Bear Creek. Registration will open at 8 a.m. and the cleanup will run from 9 a.m. – … Read more
The Essex Day Festival is back for its 50th year on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the 400 and 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex. The opening ceremonies start at 11 a.m. The Main Stage Line-up includes Eddie Johnson – Nashville Recording Artist eddiejohnson_music 11:30 am -12:30 pm Experience … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department and the Hope and Peace Foundation honors the lives lost and forever changed on 9/11 with events in Parkville. The public is invited to place flags in remembrance on Putty Hill Avenue from now until Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. Then the Bells of Remembrance Ceremony takes place on Thursday, … Read more
UPDATE-Sidney Fowlkes has been located Baltimore County Police report 20-year-old Sidney Fowlkes (5’3,130) is missing. Last seen in the Essex area on Aug. 29 at approximately 3 p.m. wearing a white multi-colored top, blue sweatshirt and shorts, green/blue flip flops. Anyone with information is requested to call 911 or 410-887-0220.
Patapsco Receiver Nick Adkins Jr. makes a great chance in a win –photo courtesy of Rick Currier-– The high school football season started in eastern Baltimore County with wins by Chesapeake, Kenwood, Patapsco, Parkville and Sparrows Point. Local powerhouses Dundalk and Perry Hall started off the season with a loss, along with Eastern Tech. Here … Read more
Harewood Park Community will hold a League Fall Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.at 12940 Community Road in Chase. The event will feature local crafters/vendors, food Trucks; Kelly’s Kitchen & Bakery and Flamme Del Forno (pizza). Drinks will be sold by HPCL. For more info; call 410-382-4159
Sunday hours return to seven Baltimore County Public Library branches starting this weekend (September 7), opening 1-5 p.m. at the Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson branches. BCPL will have live music at one of the branches every Sunday through October 19. For more information, visit their website
Here is the 2025 high school football season for the high schools in eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). The season kicks off Friday, Sept. 5. Schedules subject to change. WEEK 1 Friday, Sept. 5 Overlea at Douglass 3:45 Dundalk at McNamara 4 SEED at Parkville 4 … Read more
8th District State Senator Carl Jackson is holding a second Business Roundtable on Monday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh, 5015 Campbell Blvd. This free event is to bring together business leaders community members, and changemakers to strengthen Legislative District 8 Guest speakers include Brooke Lierman — Maryland … Read more
Baltimore County ROSC will hold Recovery in the Park this Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park, 2700 Playfield Street in Dundalk. Experience a day of joy and connection in the heart of the park, filled with exciting a engaging activities for all ages. This free, family-friendly event has something … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department released more details about a Tuesday morning murder in Parkville. Police responded to the 9200 block of Avondale Road around 9:42 a.m. following an urgent check on welfare call. Officers arrived and found 28-year-old Kylee Long, suffering from apparent trauma. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Terrell Pryor, the 29-year-old … Read more
The following press release was submitted by Councilman David Marks, legislation to restrict industrial uses near the Greenleigh community. At its legislative meeting on Sept. 2, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that restricts industrial uses in the MD 43 overlay zone near the Greenleigh community. The legislation blocks roll-on/roll-off … Read more
The Watersedge Fall Festival is back on Friday, Sept. 5, Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 7. at Watersedge Park. The free event hours are from Friday 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. RUSS Amusement, INC will be back with rides and games all weekend. The … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported crews are currently on the scene of a homicide in the 9200 block of Avondale Road in Parkville. One adult has been pronounced deceased on Tuesday morning. According to police, this appears to be an isolated case and there is no active threat to the community. Police had no further details … Read more