BCPS Inspector General oversight bill dies in MD Senate

The legislation that would give the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools was defeated tonight in the Baltimore County Senate Delegation. Democratic Sen. Carl Jackson and Republican Del. Ryan Nawrocki cross-filed the bipartisan bill. The bill, SB 15, was created to improve accountability and transparency … Read more

Councilman Marks: “Demanding a Safe Experience at White Marsh”

The following article has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his vision for White Marsh Town Center  The White Marsh Town Center has been a hub of economic activity in eastern Baltimore County since 1980s.  It is now a blend of commercial and residential uses, a home for hundreds of residents and … Read more

Overlea Boys fall in State 8; PH & ET Girls lose in regional

The basketball season is over for all local high schools. Overlea Boys Basketball beat Milford Mill 69-68 with a game winning shot with 12 seconds left to win the 3A North Region Final. The Falcons made the deepest run of any local team advancing to the 3A State Quarterfinals but lost at Magruder 76-42. Perry … Read more

Democratic County Executive candidate forum in Essex

New North Point Association

The new North Point Association is hosting a County Executive Democratic candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. They announced three of the candidates have accepted the invitation and two more candidates may also attend. All candidates will receive the same questions about topics … Read more

Multiple juveniles arrested after White Marsh Mall incident

Baltimore County Police reported multiple juveniles were arrested after an disturbance at White Marsh Mall on Saturday, March 7, around 5 p.m. The incident followed a planned “link-up” at the location, which resulted in large groups of juveniles gathering at the mall. Charges include second-degree assault, trespassing, and disorderly conduct. A reported robbery, which involved … Read more

Dundalk house fire reported on Westfield Road

–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- A Dundalk house fire was reported on Friday  morning. According to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, crews responded to the 500 block of Westfield Road for a house fire. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters on the scene No injuries were reported.

Baltimore County Public Schools 2026 graduation schedule

Baltimore County Public Schools announced the dates and times for each high school for their 2026 graduation schedule. BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers is scheduled to attend and offer remarks at some commencement exercises. Here is the graduation schedule for eastcountytimes.com coverage area: * Battle Monument – Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m., at Battle … Read more

No charges filed in police-involved shooting on Larkhall Road

The Office of Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released a statement that no charges will be filed in the Dundalk fatal police involved shooting on Larkhall Road on Oct. 8 Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, October 8, 2025 fatal police involved shooting that occurred … Read more

Marks: “Legislation to limit panhandle lots in Perry Hall”

The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about his proposed legislation. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would prohibit panhandle lots throughout the Perry Hall area. Panhandle lots are real estate parcels with a narrow strip of land that provide access from a street to a … Read more

Eastern Tech & Perry Hall Girls Basketball advances to Regional Finals

-2A Rivals Eastern Tech and Sparrows Point battled in the regional semifinals on Tuesday- The MPSSAA Girls Basketball Regional Finals are set. Perry Hall is back in the 4A North Region I finals and Eastern Tech returns to 4A North Region II finals. Girls 2A North Region II Eastern Tech is back in the Regional … Read more

Middle River station to receive funding for new building

District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki sent the following release that Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will receive funding to construct a new station. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are pleased to announce the approval of $9 million in funding, appropriated by Congress, to support the Middle River Volunteer Fire … Read more

Perry Hall/Overlea Boys Basketball advance to Regional Finals

-Perry Hall defeated Parkville at home on Monday- Perry Hall Boys avenges two regular season losses and Overlea wins by 25 to both advance to their regional finals. Both will play on Wednesday. Boys 4A North Region I Parkville won both regular season games against Perry Hall, but the Gators got revenge and defeated the … Read more

Council passes bill for infrastructure improvements on Earls Rd

Fifth District County Councilman David Marks submitted the following article that his legislation was passed by the Baltimore County Council to require infrastructure improvements along Earls Road.  On March 2nd, the Baltimore County Council unanimously passed legislation that requires infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the Lafarge Quarry, addressing community concerns about future truck traffic … Read more

Nawrocki introduces bipartisan legislation to protect IGs

District 7A Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he is partnering with Delegates Vaughn Stewart on a bill stating inspectors general are not subject to standard Maryland Public Information Act request restrictions. His office sent the following release. Delegates Vaughn Stewart and Ryan Nawrocki have introduced bipartisan legislation clarifying that inspectors general are not subject to standard … Read more

Light snow today possible; freezing rain west of area Tuesday

The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports a narrow band of snow will likely move across the area late this morning into the afternoon. Some slippery travel is possible, mainly in the higher elevations. Then the NWS is calling for a wintry mix of precipitation to spread north and west of Baltimore City of Monday night … Read more