-photo courtesy of Casa Mias White Marsh- Update- The water main has been repaired A huge water main break has reported in the area of Honeygo Boulevard, Beaconsfield Road, and Silver Spring Road. The incident was reported Saturday morning. Councilman David Marks provided an update from Baltimore City Department of Public Works – “I have … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will install new work zone traffic signs on eastbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Inner Loop) between MD 41 (Perring Parkway) and MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville, beginning 9 a.m. Monday Feb. 17. Work is expected to be complete by 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, weather permitting. During … Read more
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced three $20 million Construction Management and Inspection Services contracts which were approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contracts, awarded to Greenman-Pederson, Inc./Gannett Fleming, Inc., a Joint Venture; Michael Baker International, Inc. / STV, Inc., a Joint Venture; and … Read more
-photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department– Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported a fire in Dundalk on Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to a house fire on Dundalk Avenue near Belclare Road around 10:30 a.m. There were reports of people trapped inside the home and that resulted … Read more
An Overlea High School teacher is on administrative leave after he allegedly posted controversial tweets on X.com (formerly Twitter) According to the Baltimore Banner, there was a Twitter handle that used the name “RennerTraining” and a post on Feb. 3 allegedly stated “Was just sent a list of students who are allowed to legally skip … Read more
A Baltimore County judge has sentenced Nicole Johnson to life in prison, with all but 50 years suspended. Johnson was arrested in July 2021 during an Essex traffic stop by Baltimore County police at the intersection of Eastern Boulevard near Wagners Lane. Officers on the scene discovered the decomposing bodies of her 7-year-old niece and … Read more
Massoni’s Italian Restaurant, located at 8833 Belair Rd in Perry Hall reported its business was burglarized and shared a photo of a possible suspect (above). Here is their statement We opened Massoni’s in 2021 and we were welcomed to Perry Hall with open arms & we have been blessed with incredible support from the community … Read more
The Greater North Point Association has rescheduled its special meeting to next Monday Feb. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the North Point Public Library at Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue. The meeting was originally scheduled for tonight. The agenda is to discuss plans to develop the Fort Howard Veterans Hospital site, especially as it … Read more
Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12. As a reminder, virtual learning on inclement weather days occurs on a 2-hour delay schedule for students. Schools have shared their 2-hour delay schedule directly with families. All afternoon and evening activities are canceled. Offices will open on … Read more
Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney for Baltimore County, sent the following press release that stated Deandre Antoine Wright, 21, of Rosedale, and Demetris Tyron Hollis, 20, of Middle River were each convicted today by a Baltimore County jury of First Degree Murder and other charges. Deandre Antoine Wright, 21, of Rosedale, and Demetris Tyron Hollis, 20, … Read more
The Baltimore County Police Department will be holding multiple recruitment pop-ups on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CCBC Dundalk, 7200 Sollers Point Road. There will be virtual training equipment and department agility coaches. Everyone is welcome to stop by any or all of our events. There will be three locations … Read more
US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. on Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday for the Baltimore Region. Snow is expected with total accumulations between two and five inches in the Baltimore region and is expected to fall between 1 & 3 p.m. US National Weather Service … Read more
BCPS Schools to Close Early on Tuesday Due to impending inclement weather, BCPS schools will close three (3) hours early tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 11. Afternoon prekindergarten classes are cancelled. Offices will remain open as scheduled; staff may utilize leave, as appropriate. All afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for … Read more
-photo courtesy of X.com (BCPS School Psychologists) Cathryn Beichley (pictured in center), a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, has been named 2025 School Psychologist of the Year by the Baltimore County School Psychologists’ Association. A Baltimore County Public Schools employee since 2006, Beichley is currently assigned to Martin Boulevard and Pot Spring elementary schools. Both schools … Read more
-photo courtesy of x.com/CoachRDJohnson Robb Johnson is returning to the area as he has been named the new coach for the Perry Hall High football team. The school released a statement on social media. “The Perry Hall High School Athletics Program is excited to announce our new Head Varsity Football Coach. Welcome, Coach Johnson! We are … Read more
-photo courtesy of Harvest Christian Ministries- WBAL-TV reports that their former education reporter Dr. Tim Tooten has passed away. Tooten has served as a reporter for WBAL from 1988 until his retirement in 2023. While he was known as a TV reporter, Tooten also had ties to the eastern Baltimore County area as a resident … Read more
Baltimore County responded to the 11000 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh for a reported shooting on Saturday, Feb. 8 at approximately 5:45 a.m. Upon arrival, they located a 43-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening … Read more
US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington reports a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday until midnight for the Baltimore Region. Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Precipitation is expected to overspread the area Saturday morning. Precipitation … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would return Emergency Medical Services (EMS) funding to volunteer fire companies that have medic units. Between 2016 and 2024, the amount of funding collected in EMS transport fees has grown from $7.2 million to $36.7 million. This amount includes services from both career and volunteer fire … Read more
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- A water main break was reported Joppa Road in the vicinity of westbound Magledt Road in Carney on Thursday Councilman David Marks reported the incident in the morning and gave update into the evening hours. “Continue to use alternate routes if traveling westbound on Joppa Road toward Magledt Road. … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation will hold its February Coffee & Conversation – HAPPY HOUR EDITION on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at A Sweet Village Suites, 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 96. The event is for Essex commercial property owners, business owners and operators and community leaders. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and … Read more