The following article was submitted by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) about demolition of the remaining structures at the Key Bridge in Dundalk The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that demolition of the existing structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin on or about July 7, weather permitting. This marks a major … Read more
Maryland State Police reported a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Sunday night in Parkville. The deceased is identified as Jamahl Sutton, 37, of Towson. Sutton was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Troppers responded to the area of inner loop I-695 at Perring Parkway for reports of a crash involving … Read more
The annual 6K Race will be held before the Dundalk 4th of July Parade. The Dundalk Heritage 6K is a point-to-point 6K (3.72 mile) road race just prior to the Dundalk 4th of July Parade. Start at CCBC-Dundalk and follow the parade route through Old Dundalk while thousands of spectators cheer you on, with the finish at the Dundalk Middle … Read more
The 44th Kingsville Independence Day Parade returns on Friday, July 4 at 10:45 a.m. at the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company. Robert “Bob” Lang Jr. has been named Grand Marshall of this year’s parade. Lang has been the president and owner of Good Shepherd Septic Service dba Bobby’s Portable Restrooms since 1987. Lang has been a … Read more
Acclaiming 11 years of school and community clean-up efforts, Baltimore County’s Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge program, on Wednesday, June 11, rewarded outstanding school clean-up efforts with $43,000 in environmental literacy grant prizes. The annual Clean Green 15 competition challenges schools and volunteers to engage in quick, 15-minute local litter clean-up events. As a result … Read more
The Fullerton Fireworks at Fullerton Field, 4304 Fullerton Avenue, will return on Thursday, July 4 with entertainment starting in the afternoon and Maryland’s largest firework show beginning at 9:15 p.m. Food vendors onsite include Jimmy’s Seaford and Bullseyes Pit Beef & Catering. According to its Facebook page, the music performances this year start at 2 p.m and … Read more
The 91st Dundalk Independence Day Parade will take place on Friday July 4 with a kickoff of 8:15 a.m. There is no rain date. The parade starts at the Logan Village Shopping Center and ends on Liberty Parkway near Dunmanway. The parade lineup will be announced in a few weeks. For more information, visit the … Read more
Essex CDC, in partnership with Essex Plaza, LLC is proud to invite community members of all ages to be part of an exciting public art project! With funding secured through Essex CDC’s Facade Improvement Grant Program to install a massive 1,800 sq ft mural on the exterior wall of Petals Learning Center, your creativity can … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPL- Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is touring Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer and will be in Dundalk and Essex on Wednesday, June 25. Poe will start at the North Point Library, located at 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Then he will arrive at the … Read more
Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County will hold their Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 5 starting at 9:15 p.m. View the most spectacular waterfront fireworks show on the Chesapeake Bay. Weather could delay start time. There is no public viewing or rain date. For more information or to donate, visit www.mtabc.org
National Go Skateboarding Day is Saturday as Baltimore County Rec. and Parks and Baltimore County Skateboard Council are having a party. Everyone is invited to the Hazelwood Skate Park in the Rosedale community for an afternoon packed with skating, music, and fun on June 21 from noon to 6 p.m. The event will include Live … Read more
–photo courtesy of Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company- It was reported on Friday morning that units Kingsville and Perry Hall were called on I-95 for a vehicle fire. The Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company reported crews arrived to find one vehicle fully involved. No injuries were reported.
Dundalk Heritage Fair Association announced that the annual firework display will be held on Thursday, July 3 at the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue. It was also announced that the Heritage Fair will add an extra day on Thursday, July 3 and will become a four-day event from July 3 to July 6. … Read more
A power line fire was reported in Perry Hall that left local residents without power. According to unconfirmed reports, lightning struck the wire and caused the fire on Ebenezer Road near Perry Hall Middle School. The incident was reported on Thursday after 5 p.m. and residents around the area still are without power. BGE and … Read more
The next Small Area Plan (SAP) Area 11 Public Meeting will be held on Monday, June 23 starting 6 p.m at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center situated at 9702 Community Dr. in Middle River. A virtual meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. You can attend this meeting by joining the link: Area … Read more
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Baltimore County Police Department that occurred on Sunday, May 18 in Dundalk. The decedent was identified as 43-year-old Glenn Pettie, Jr. of Dundalk. The IID continues to investigate … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore/ Washington reported a severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the area until 7 p.m. this evening. Severe Thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are possible. For more information, visit the NWS website.
Two Middle River residents are dead after police said a 48-year-old man fatally shot his estranged wife in Anne Arundel County, and later fatally shot himself during a traffic stop in New Jersey. Anne Arundel County Police responded for a report of a shooting at the Smith Bus Service located in the 1800 block of … Read more
It was the end of an era as Sister Irene Pryle has retired from Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk. She addressed students at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Baltimore for the last time as principal on June 17. Sister Irene retires after 45 years of service to the school.
The Office of Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced the camera footage release haa been delayed in Dundalk fatal police-involved shooting in the 8200 block of North Boundary Road May 18. Here is the official release: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today announced the delay in the … Read more
Perry Hall High announced it was relocating his office from June 18 until July 30. Here is a release from the school: “PHHS is closed until July 30th for renovations. The main office will be working out of Perry Hall Middle School. All calls will be transferred,” said a statement from the school. Additionally, a … Read more