–photo courtesy of MDTA– Maryland Transportation Authority announced progress continues for the Key Bridge rebuiild as Test Pile arrived at the rebuild site last week. Here is the offical release from MDTA The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced the Test Pile Program for the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin … Read more
–Perry Hall wide receiver Eyob Menkir breaks away from Parkville defenders on his way to a 56-yard touchdown reception.- Perry Hall got its first win of the year Friday by defeating Parkville at home. The Gators built a 29-8 lead in the third quarter and held on to win 29-20. The Gators were led by … Read more
Shamar Johnson returned a 75-yard kickoff return for Patapsco. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier – Patapsco used quarterback Wyatt Perry’s three touchdowns and a second half defensive shutout to defeat Eastern Tech at home 28-24. The Mavericks fall to 1-3 and the Patriots are now 2-2. “This win was extremely important. We had two weeks … Read more
Maryland Natural Resources Police reported a Parkville man was charged after hit-and-run after hitting a marked NRP Patrol vehicle in Ellicott City Here is the statement from NRP: On June 20, a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer on routine patrol was rear-ended by another car, whose driver fled the scene. Traveling westbound on Frederick Road … Read more
-Midfielder Ola Falobi shoots around Perry Hall goalie Aiden Gutierrez to put Eastern Tech up 2-0- Eastern Tech star trio of Dylan Dunn, Ola Falobi and Jake Locklear all scored goals in a 3-1 victory over Perry Hall on Wednesday. Eastern Tech applied pressure on the Perry Hall defense most of the first half, but … Read more
Sixth District Delegate Bob Long stopped by Eastern Tech High School to recognize the Essex school for being named the best in the state “I am pleased to recognize a positive achievement in our District. I awarded Eastern Technical High School a citation from the House of Delegate’s for being named top school in Maryland. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- Officer Nicholas Borsa was named Officer of the Year by the Parkville Police Community Relations Council (PCRC) He was honored at an awards ceremony at Christus Victor Lutheran Church on Tuesday night. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki presented Borsa a Maryland House of Delegates Citation in recognition of his award. According … Read more
Senator Carl Jackson will be hosting elected officials and local leaders on a tour of Dowden Chapel and Cemetery on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12:30 p.m. This was an important African American landmark located in Maryland’s 8th Legislative District, that has deep roots in Maryland’s history. Dowden Chapel and Cemetery is located at 4310 Ridge … Read more
– photo courtesy of One Tech Boosters- Dundalk and Eastern Tech get their first football wins of the year. Parkville upsets Dulaney and Sparrows Point is still undefeated. Here is a recap of Week 3 football in eastern Baltimore County: Eastern Tech 26 Lansdowne 12 The Mavericks picked up their first win of the year … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will hold a Waterfront Festival – a FREE day of fun, learning, and celebration by the bay on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Rocky Point Park, 2200 Rocky Point Road in Essex Admission and parking are free. The … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Fire crews responded to a report of an explosion inside the boiler area at White Marsh Police Precinct 9, located at 8220 Perry Hall Blvd. on Tuesday around 10:50 a.m. Baltimore County Fire Department reported fire crews from the Fullerton Fire Station arrived within minutes and reported there was … Read more
Baltimore County Police released information about a threat made at Sparrows Point Middle School. Here is the official release: Baltimore County Police School Resource Officers and detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Behavioral Assessment Unit have been working closely with our partners at Baltimore County Public Schools to address reported threats shared online by an … Read more
A boundary study meeting for southeastern-area elementary schools will be held on Wednesday. Here is the official release from Baltimore County Public Schools. The next boundary study for the committee charged with examining attendance areas and considering boundary options among three southeastern-area elementary schools will hold its second meeting Wednesday, September 24 from 6 to … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks released a statement that he will block the introduction of a 30-unit Planned Unit Development, “Perry Hall Chapel Estates,” proposed at Chapel Road near Perry Hall Boulevard. “Today, I informed the developers of the Perry Hall Chapel Estates project that I will block the introduction of this Planned Unit Development. … Read more
–photos courtesy of Essex CDC- Two new businesses held their grand openings in the Essex area on Saturday. The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are now open for business. According to the Essex Community Development Corporation, both businesses are under local ownership. “The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, owned and operated … Read more
The Greater North Point Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library North Point Branch, at the corner of Holabird Avenue and Merritt Boulevard. The management of the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant is scheduled to attend this meeting. They will discuss … Read more
Sparrows Point and their running game were too much for Chesapeake as the Pointers improved to 3-0 in a 27-6 win at home. Running back Mikey Maynor led Sparrows Point with over 100 yards rushing and broke off a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter. That was all the Bayhawks would get as Pointer defenders … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Rec and Parks- The grand opening of the recently replaced fishing pier at Fleming Park in Turner Station will take place on Monday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. This ceremony is free and open to the public. Fleming Park is located at 641 Main Street in Dundalk.
Tradepoint Atlantic announced manufacturer Samuel, Son & Co. is leasing a 130,000 square-foot facility in Sparrows Point and will bring additional jobs and opportunities to residents in the region. Here is the official release from Maryland Department of Commerce: Leading metal products manufacturer Samuel Son & Co. is nearly doubling its footprint in the Baltimore … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works- A water main break was reported by the Baltimore County Department of Public Works at Carroll Island Road east of Bowleys Quarters Road in Bowleys Quarters on Thursday afternoon. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is working to repair the damage. It was reported that … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation (Essex CDC) announced two new businesses are opening on the Eastern Boulevard corridor in Essex with two ribbon cuttings on Saturday, Sept. 20. The Comfy Cup is located at 25 Eastern Blvd., Suite 98B and will hold its ribbon cutting Saturday at 9 a.m. Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located at … Read more