Join Essex CDC and the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce for their next Coffee & Conversation Happy Hour Edition in April at State Farm with owner, Tony Pearce-State Farm Agent. This networking event will take place on Thursday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 414 Eastern Blvd. in Essex. To sign up, please … Read more
The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office released a statement that Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced today in the Baltimore County Circuit Court to Life imprisonment with 20 years consecutive for Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder after an incident on 702 in Essex. The press release is below: Rylan Picard-Kevin Harris, 31, was sentenced … Read more
Makayla Kent, a student at Pine Grove Middle School has been named one of the winners of the 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster Contest. She is the winner in the middle school division. Sarah Glazer, a student at Pikesville High School, was named the 2025 Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo Poster … Read more
Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk announced its longtime owner Anthony Colt Connelly passed away on Monday. Here is the obituary from the funeral home. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Colt Connelly, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend, who left this world on March 31, 2025, in … Read more
The following article and photo was released by One Tech Boosters that Eastern Tech wrestler Morgan Linton became an All American at a national wrestling tournament. “This weekend a group of Eastern Tech Wrestlers made their way to Virginia Beach VA. The goal was to become a High School All American. On Saturday night Morgan … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a suspect is dead after the barricade situation in Dundalk this morning. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Gray Manor Terrace in Dundalk on Tuesday around 7:30 a.m. in reference to a prior firearms discharge. As officers were investigating that call, they began to be fired upon by a nearby … Read more
Update- Baltimore County Police report around 1 p.m..that the barricade situation in Dundalk has been resolved and schools in that area are no longer on lockdown. More information will be provided. Baltimore County Police are responding to an armed barricaded subject in the area of Gray Manor Terrace in Dundalk. The incident was reported … Read more
The White Marsh Branch located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle has begun meeting room and restroom renovations beginning Monday, March 31. The branch’s last day for customers eas Saturday, March 29, which also includes the drop box. Any holds remaining on the shelves will be transferred to the Perry Hall Branch. Full operations are expected to … Read more
<span style=”font-size: 20px;”>US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reported a strong cold front will cross the area tonight, bringing a risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and into the overnight. <span style=”font-size: 20px;”>The primary risk will be damaging wind gusts associated with lines of storms with a marginal/isolated risk for tornadoes or severe hail for the … Read more
The following article and photo was sent by 5th District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about two community cleanups in White Marsh and Perry Hall over the weekend. The Maryland Waterways Foundation and the office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks organized two community cleanups in White Marsh and Perry Hall on Saturday, March 29 … Read more
Baltimore County Police homicide detectives have charged a 23-year-old man with first-degree murder following a domestic dispute that occurred Saturday, March 29 in the 8300 block of Nunley Drive in Parkville. Officers responded to the scene following reports of a dispute at approximately 1 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located two people with stab wounds inside … Read more
–photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- A house fire was reported in Dundalk on Saturday afternoon. According to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company, crews were alerted for a structure Fire in the 8000 block of Kavanagh Road on Saturday around 3:15 p.m. Crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the house. … Read more
The Baltimore County Fire Department announced Fire Lieutenant Raymond Vargas Jr., of Perry Hall Fire Station 55 has died. Here is the official statement: It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Baltimore County Fire Department Fire Lieutenant Raymond Vargas Jr., who died in the line of duty on March 27, 2025, … Read more
Pam Ehrenreich of Chesapeake High School won two national honors and at the National Art Education Association convention, held in Louisville, KY, March 20-22. Ehrenreich was named National High School-Choice Educator of the Year and National Secondary Art Educator. She was one three BCPS educators to earned four national honors and one state honor. Erica … Read more
Crews from the Golden Ring Shop picking litter along MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) in Middle River -photo courtesy of Maryland SHA- The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is underway with the first Operation Clean Sweep Maryland of 2025. The effort will continue through Friday, March 29. Although litter pickup is a routine part … Read more
Savannah Carl hit a homerun for the Gators. –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Perry Hall High Softball fought hard after falling behind twice and the team bounced back with a 9-7 road win against Sparrows Point. The Gators were led by Savannah Carl as she had three hits, a stolen base, scored two runs and … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long as he shares his thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the collapse of the Key Bridge. Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary for one of the darkest days our community has had to endure. On March 26th, 2024, at 1:28 a.m., a large container ship lost steering … Read more
Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m., 11601 Bellvue Avenue in Kingsville. Anyone interested is asked to register the amount of adults and kids in each party by emailing events@kvfc.com before March 29. The event is rain or shine and a free. A dropbox will … Read more
Today marks the one-year anniversary since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck, collapsed and killed six workers around 1:30 a.m. The bridge was struck early in the morning on March 26 by the M/V Dali which remained onsite until May. Six workers, who were conducting minor repairs to the bridge, were trapped after the collapse and … Read more
Overlea High invites area businesses to participate in their Summer Job and Career Expo on Wednesday, April 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the school, located at 5401 Kenwood Avenue. This is an opportunity to connect with talented and motivated students eager to explore careers, internships and summer job opportunities. This event is free … Read more
–photo courtesy of Costas Inn Facebook page- The Costas Inn, a restaurant in Dundalk, announced that their owner Costas Triantafilos has died from carbon monoxide poisoning at his home in Glen Arm. Baltimore County Fire Department reported units responded to the 11200 block of Old Carriage Road in Glen Arm, for a reported cardiac arrest … Read more