Key Bridge Rebuild Permit Amendment Public Hearing

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Key Bridge Design

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public informational hearing on regarding the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) request to amend its permit for the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild. The hearing takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department. Hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. with a … Read more

Coast Guard Gives Upfate on Cargo Ship Explosion

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The United States Coast Guard released the following information about last night’s ship explosion in the waterways near the Key Bridge site The Coast Guard and local partners are responding to reports of an explosion aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire in Baltimore Harbor, Monday. Responders from Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region … Read more

Cargo Ship Explosion Reported Near Key Bridge Site

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–photo courtesy of NPEVFD- North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported Marine Emergency Team 26 responded alongside Marine Emergency Team 21, Baltimore City Fire Department, U.S. Coast Guard Sector NCR, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police, and other partner agencies were called after explosion aboard a cargo ship outbound near the Key Bridge. Crews assisted … Read more

Eastern Tech High Named Best High School in Maryland

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Eastern Tech High School again took the top spot in the state. The Essex magnet school was ranked Best High School in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report for the second straight year.  According to the report, the Advanced Placement®  participation rate at Eastern Tech is 87 percent. Minority enrollment at the school is … Read more

Linover Special Meeting About Hope’s Horizon Project

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Linover Improvement Association is holding a special meeting with neighbors, elected officials, and Hope’s Horizon as Hope’s Horizon discusses their plans for a drug and alcohol treatment facility at 7521 Belair Road. The Zoom meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Hope’s Horizon has requested a special exemption for a level 3.5 treatment … Read more

Chase House Fire Reported on Joggins Court

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Baltimore County Fire Department

Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine reported its crews responded to a structure fire in the unit block of Joggins Court on Friday night. Arriving crews found fire showing from a second-floor bedroom window. Baltimore County Fire Department and the Maryland Air National Guard fire department brought the fire under control and helped all … Read more

BCPS Honors Their Standards of Excellence Winners

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Baltimore County Public Schools honored their Standards of Excellence winners. They were honored by BCPS Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers Here is a list of winning principals in eastern Baltimore County: -Michael Parker, Logan Elementary -Joseph Kopec, Rosedale Alternative Center -Jennifer Pilarski, Dundalk Elementary  -Jonathan Hughes, Deer Park Middle -Deborah Magness, Pine Grove Middle -Michele Rowland, … Read more

Baltimore County Redistricting Information Session

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The following event has been submitted by Baltimore County Council Democratic candidate Sharonda Dillard-Huffman The Legislative and Policy Reform Committee of the GBUL Guild is holding an information session on Baltimore County Redistricting Efforts. The virtual event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. (registration required) Speakers include: • The Honorable Charles … Read more

Flood Watch Issued Until 9 p.m.

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Baltimore/Washington report a flood watch has be issued for the region. “A Flood Watch is in effect for the Baltimore/DC metro areas from 2 to 9 p.m, ” said a statement from National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington. “Multiple rounds of slow moving thunderstorms this afternoon & evening will lead to instances of urban flash flooding. Have … Read more

Virtual Meeting for Update on Honeygo and Cross Road Project

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A virtual meeting is being held to discuss safety improvements at Honeygo Boulevard and Cross Road in Perry Hall. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 6 p.m. Baltimore County Department of Public Works will give an update on the status of the project. The meeting is open to the public at https://baltimorecountymd.webex.com/baltimorecountymd/j.php?MTID=mafdb9e187491105e997d423d2537ebf1

Friendly’s to Close Dundalk Store on Merritt Boulevard

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Friendly’s in Dundalk announced it was closing near the end of the month. “Thanks Dundalk for all the years. Last day Aug-24,” said a message on their marquee sign outside the restaurant, located at 1579 Merritt Blvd. The restaurant and its famous ice cream has been a staple in the Dundalk community for decades, but … Read more

BGE Warns of Power Outages After Power Plant Disconnection

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BGE is asking its customers to conserve energy today as one of its power plants suffered an “unplanned disconnection”. BGE also stated this incident could result in temporary power outage. Here is the full email sent out to BGE customers this afternoon. This morning, a power plant experienced an unplanned disconnection from the BGE electric … Read more

Former Wise Avenue VFC Fire Chief Passes Away

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–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue VFC- Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company announced its former fire chief has passed away. “The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Chief Gerald “Mac” McLyman. Chief McLyman, at the time of his passing, was the longest-serving active member of our organization, having … Read more

Former Youth Pastor From Rossville Church Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges

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Baltimore County Police reported detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested 52-year-old Thomas Pinkerton on multiple sex offense charges stemming from abuse that occurred between 2006 and 2010. According to police, Pinkerton worked at Central Christian Church during that time. The church is located in the 7400 block of … Read more