–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks Facebook page- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and the Maryland Waterways Foundation will sponsor two community cleanups this Saturday to remove garbage from areas that have accumulated litter over the winter. The cleanups will occur on Saturday, March 29 at two locations. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at … Read more
The first Small Area Plan 11 project public meeting at CCBC Essex will be held on Thursday, March 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This will be the first opportunity to learn about the area and discuss some emerging opportunities. A Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 10. There’s also a public survey that’s currently … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company– Fire crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported an early Sunday morning apartment fire in the 900 block of Honeywood Place in Essex. Firefighters arrived and reported a small fire in a bedroom on the second floor. The fire was quickly extinguished. There was no further information.
The following article was released by District 7A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the Censure of Board member Maggie Domanowski In a bold stand for free speech and accountability, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are calling for the immediate rescinding of Resolution 2025-02, which censures Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Board Member … Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report that stated the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) did not follow recommendations over the decades that could have been implemented to protect the Francis Scott Key Bridge from a vessel strike. This report is in response to the tragic event when the M/V Dali struck and collapsed … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on the scene of a fire inside of Rommel Ace Home Center at 4231 Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall. The fire was reported on Thursday around 9:41 p.m
-photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- Citizens of the Fifth District and beyond went to Perry Hall High School for the District’s Town Hall Budget meeting on March 19 to share their thoughts about the upcoming budget. The meeting was hosted by County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and Councilman David Marks at Perry Hall High School. … Read more
Yoga Mouth Collective is opening in Essex this Saturday March 22, starting from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at 431 Eastern Blvd. on the second floor. “Yoga Mouth Collective is so exciting and looking forward to expand their community programs to all of Essex,” said a statement from their Facebook page. “Mat Lab is also celebrating … Read more
Maryland Attorney General’s Office has reported a Parkville man and insurance agent has been charged theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. Here is the official release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Baltimore County has handed down a third indictment charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville with … Read more
The following article was submitted Delegate Bob Long about Maryland’s proposed Business to Business Tax and how it is a step in the wrong direction for businesses and consumers The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering House Bill 1554, a proposal that would drastically alter the state’s tax landscapel. The bill aims to expand the … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government Flickr- Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders today participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in Southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what … Read more
5th District BCPS Board Member Julie Henn released a statement that there is a proposal to remove D-Day, Pearl Harbor Day, & Patriot Day from the BCPS learning curriculum. Her statement is below: Board policy requires that schools devote time in recognition of D-Day, Pearl Harbor Day, and Patriot Day (9/11) – among other significant … Read more
Are you a business owner who wants to support the Essex community? Kenwood High School is looking for volunteers to interview their juniors. The goal is to support them in developing their interviewing skills and provide feedback to help them become more employable. Interviews will take place on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools has announced their finalists for Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Two local schools have nominees as Nathaniel Eugene, an algebra teacher at Parkville High School, was named BCPS High School Teacher of the Year and is now a one of three finalists … Read more
Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Essex Community Development Corporation will host its next Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, March 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Sandalwood Elementary, located at 900 S. Marlyn Avenue in Essex The school’s Community Schools Facilitator, Shannon Ament, and the Sandalwood team will the host. This is a free networking event … Read more
The Seven Oaks Senior Center will hold Shred Day on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at its building, 9210 Seven Courts Drive. The event is sponsored by Seven Oaks Senior Center Council and the Peake Federal Credit Union. Each vehicle may bring up to four standard size boxes of personal documents. This … Read more
Expect delays if you are traveling southbound on I-95 into the Fort McHenry Tunnel this Saturday evening into Sunday morning. The left tube (Bore 2) of the I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel will be temporarily closed to traffic. The southbound right tube (Bore 1) and both northbound tubes (Bore 3 & 4) will remain open to … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County- Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation reported a median was constructed along Campbell Boulevard in Middle River on Friday. This traffic calming initiative was constructed to reduce the likelihood of speeding near the Preserve at Windlass Run. For more about the County’s Traffic Calming Program, visit their website.
Perry Hall High School announced that 13 members of its music department were selected as All State Musicians. The school added that 13 of the 20 Baltimore County Public Schools were choosen from Perry Hall. Here is the list of Perry Hall High All State Musicians Band Allison Naydan Orchestra Rachel Lee Choir Brady Knepper … Read more
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about holding criminals accountable to make our neighborhoods safer Last week I presented a bill (HB1154) in the House Judiciary Committee that would require the Commissioner of Correction or their designee to remove a person from home detention at their discretion. I have brought this same … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile was assaulted in Essex. The incident took place on March 7 in the 1400 Hadwick Drive in Essex. Charges have been filed against five of the eight juveniles involved in the assault. “Due to the ages of three of the juveniles, state law prohibits the Department from bringing charges … Read more