State Announces Consultant Contract for Key Bridge Rebuild

The following press release was sent by MDTA on the latest Key Bridge rebuild project information. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today announced a $75 million General Engineering Consultant services contract which was approved today by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contract, awarded to … Read more

New Traffic Pattern on I-695 Outer Loop in Sparrows Point

Starting this week, weather permitting, the entrance ramp from Bethlehem Boulevard to the I-695 Outer Loop will be closed. I-695 Outer Loop through traffic must exit onto MD 158/Bethlehem Boulevard and return to the Outer Loop at the North Point Boulevard on-ramp. A portion of the southeast I-695 Outer Loop remains closed beginning at Exit … Read more

Kathy Klausmeier Takes Over as Baltimore County Executive

Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in today as the 15th Baltimore County Executive. The Baltimore County Council unanimously voted for her. “I am committed to working with the council, Administrative Officer Walker, and all our department directors to improve public safety, continue investing in our schools, and secure our county’s fiscal future,” Klausmeier said in a … Read more

Baltimore County Public Schools to Open Late Wednesday

Baltimore County Public Schools will reopen tomorrow after closing Monday and Tuesday but it won’t be on time. Here is their statement. Hawthorne and Sandy Plains elementary schools are closed. “Due to inclement weather and road conditions, Baltimore County public schools will open two (2) hours late tomorrow, Jan. 8. There will be no AM … Read more

Community Cleanup Scheduled in Essex

Join Maryland Waterways Foundation and Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) for a morning of service and community-building as they will pick up trash along Eastern Boulevard and prevent it from polluting the Chesapeake Bay. The cleanup will be held on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. followed by an Open House. The meet … Read more

Klausmeier Selected as New Baltimore County Executive

Kathy Klausmeier is the new interim Baltimore County Executive. She was selected by the Baltimore County Council to replace outgoing County Executive John Olszewski, who is now a member of Congress Klausmeier is a Perry Hall resident and the state Senator from District 8. The Democrac’s political career began in 1994 when she was elected … Read more

Baltimore County Schools Makes Tuesday Weather Announcment

Baltimore County Public Schools announced it will close schools and offices again on Tuesday, Jan. 7. “Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Baltimore County public schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 7, 2025.   “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more

BCPS Announces Teachers Achieve National Board Certification

Fifty-three Baltimore County Public Schools teachers achieved and 10 BCPS teachers renewed their National Board Certification in December 2024. To achieve National Board Certification, the highest certification a teacher may obtain, teachers must successfully complete a rigorous, performance-based, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. The National Board for Professional Teaching … Read more

State and County Government Preparing for Monday’s Snowfall

-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation- State and local governments say they are ready for Monday’s weather event. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is prepared for a winter storm that is forecasted to affect much of the state beginning Sunday evening. Crews have pretreated state-maintained roads and storm managers … Read more

NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning  for Monday Snow Storm

National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a Winter Storm Warning until Tuesday at 1 a.m. Here is their forecast for Monday,  Jan. 6 Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. … Read more

Baltimore County Public Schools Closed on Monday

Baltimore County Public Schools announced it was closing schools and offices on Monday with the expected weather storm on Monday  “Due to impending inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025.  “Essential” employees will report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor … Read more

D’Andrea L. Walker Named Acting Baltimore County Executive

–The following article was released by Baltimore County Government-  Following Congressman-elect Johnny Olszewski, Jr.’s resignation as Baltimore County’s fourteenth county executive, D’Andrea L. Walker is now acting Baltimore County executive. Walker will remain in this role until an interim county executive is selected by the County Council to fulfill the remaining two years of Olszewski’s … Read more

District 7A Maryland House of Delegates Scholarships

Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga announce the opening of their annual Maryland House of Delegates scholarship application. The scholarship, available to Maryland residents, supports students pursuing postsecondary education at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or trade, technical, and career schools in Maryland. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time undergraduate and … Read more

New Essex Library Community Input Meetings

-photo courtesy of BCPL- Community input meetings will being held for the  New Essex Public Library Process. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9. Both meetings are from 6:30-8pm and will be held at the current Essex Branch Library, 1110 Eastern Boulevard Quinn Evans, the architects for the project … Read more

Dundalk Fire Hospitalizes Eight Residents

Baltimore County Fire Department

Fire crews responded to a Dundalk house fire in the 3400 block of Loganview Drive at 2:19 a.m. Upon arrival, they found heavy fire conditions and requested a second alarm. Fortunately, all residents had escaped the fire, but all eight suffered injuries. Three residents are in critical condition and five residents sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Crews … Read more

Overnight Dundalk Fire Reported on Loganview Drive

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- An overnight fire was reported in Dundalk last night. According to the Baltimore County Fire Department, crews responded to the 3400 block of Loganview Drive, for a residential fire. The fire was reported at 2:19 a.m. and the  fire under control around 3:36 a.m. Four adults & four … Read more

Man Shot on Patapsco Avenue in Dundalk New Years Morning

Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported Dundalk  shooting that occurred Wednesday morning. Police found an adult male with a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Patapsco Avenue approximately 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. The victim was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. This was determined to be a targeted incident. … Read more