The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks about the Baltimore County Budget Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that the new Fiscal Year 2026 county budget will include $4 million to complete the 22-acre park on Gerst Road in Perry Hall. “I thank County Executive Klausmeier for supporting this request, which will … Read more
Benstorming is an opinion column that comments on news in Eastern Baltimore County. On Sunday night, Sunset Cove in Middle River announced they were closing its doors. It was very unfortunate announcement for that bar and its patrons. Eastcountytimes.com spotted Sunset’s announcement immediately and was able to produce a write up that night. The next … Read more
The Port of Baltimore will host a 2025 Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the St Helena Community Association, 6509 Colgate Avenue in Dundalk. All volunteers are welcome, and community service hours are available. Food, drinks, and lunch will also be provided. Let’s work together to keep our … Read more
–photo courtesy of Rosedale Grocery Outlet- There is a new grocery store in the Rosedale area as Rosedale Grocery Outlet opened today at its 1753 Chesaco Ave. location. An official ribbon cutting was held and the first 100 people won a gift card. The event was also attended by Senator Carl Jackson who said it … Read more
Essex Community Development Corporation (CDC) invites the public to an upcoming Trash Pick-Up along the Eastern Blvd. Corridor in Essex on Monday, April 21. The meeting spot is at the Essex CDC office at 25 Eastern Blvd., starting at 9 a.m. “This spring trash pick-up date will not only provide better conditions for our volunteers, … Read more
The following article was submitted by Councilman David Marks about the approval of the Farmland Preservation Act, which will go onto the 2026 ballot On April 7, the County Council approved placing the Farmland Preservation Act on the ballot in the 2026 general election. I was the main sponsor of this legislation, with Councilmen Todd … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will start several paving projects on state highways within Baltimore County beginning this week. All projects are weather permitting and some projects may have to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. One of the projects is scheduled for the White Marsh area. The project will include asphalt … Read more
Is there still hope for the Heritage Fair in Dundalk? The Heritage Fair Association announced last week it was ending the Dundalk fair after 49 years, but is there an opportunity to save the Heritage Fair? Another statement was released by the Heritage Fair Association stating that they would “love to come together again this … Read more
The following article is from Clean Bread and Cheese Creek about their cleanup over the weekend On Saturday, April 5th, Clean Bread and Cheese Creek Community Cleanups had over 40 incredible volunteers work very hard today at our Spring Bread and Cheese Creek Cleanup! Together they removed a dump truck and a full of trash … Read more
The Baltimore County Council will hold an online public hearing on Tuesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. to determine whether the old Perry Hall School should be added to the list of Baltimore County historic landmarks. The school at 9317 Belair Road was built around 1925 and used primarily until 1956. In the 1970s, it served as … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools students have earned 28 National Medals in the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers’ prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Program, the nation’s longest running arts recognition program for students in Grades 7-12. This year, nearly 110,000 teens from U.S. territories, Canada, and every state in the nation participated in the awards … Read more
Jered Reine had five goals for the Owls –photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Dundalk High Boys Lacrosse continues to roll after a 19-0 win over Kenwood. The Owls offense was led by Jered Reine’s five goals. Dundalk improves to 4-2 as they have won four of five games. Daniel Mitchell & Joel Valdez both had … Read more
Sunset Cove, a beach bar and restaurant in Bowleys Quarters, announced it has closed. “Sunset Cove is permanently CLOSED. We would like to take this time to thank all of our loyal customers and employees. It has been an amazing run with many fantastic memories,” said a statement on its social media page. There was … Read more
The Heritage Fair is no more as the Dundalk Heritage Fair Association announced the 4th of July festival is ending. It started in 1976. “After 49 years of celebrating the 4th of July, the Heritage Fair Association of Dundalk Inc. is ceasing operations and ending the Dundalk Heritage Fair. The 2025 Fair has been cancelled,” … Read more
A Brief History of Perry Hall will be presented by 5th District Councilman David Marks on Wednesday. April 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library Learn about Perry Hall’s rich history and how it evolved, from its earliest beginnings when Captain John Smith explored the Gunpowder River in 1608, and the area … Read more
The Spring cleanup of the Historic Bread and Cheese Creek in Dundalk will be held on Saturday April 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This is the 18th year in a row for the Bread and Cheese Creek Cleanup. This cleanup in conjunction with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Annual Project Clean Stream … Read more
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