Baltimore County Public Schools announced due to an asphalt truck fire outside the school building, Parkville High School was closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8. All after school or evening activities at the school were canceled. That included cancellation of the school’s Magnet Showcase, planned for this evening.
Quarterback Micah Williams (pictured) and Dundalk lose to Milford Mill on Friday. Patapsco and Overlea defense’s both pitch shut out wins. Perry Hall improves to 5-0.-photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Milford Mill 32 Dundalk 28 -photo courtesy of Rick Currier- After losing to Perry Hall last week, the Owls lost their second straight game to … Read more
The Baltimore County Council unanimously passed Councilman David Marks’s bill that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh at its legislative session on Oct. 7. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose the arena at 5811 Allender Road in White Marsh, which requires a legislative change. “I am delighted … Read more
The following article was submitted by local historian Paul M. Blitz. John “Buzz” Allen Chriest, Sr. received In Memoriam Honors from the Baltimore City Historical Society on October 5, 2024 at the 24th Annual Awards Baltimore History Honors for the Year 2024 Ceremony at the Stony Run Friends Meeting House on the campus of Friends … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Government– Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined state and local elected leaders and skateboarding advocates to debut the new Hazelwood Skate Park, the County’s second public skate bowl facility. “Our residents deserve modern and inclusive recreational opportunities, and Hazelwood Skate Park – … Read more
–Overlea’s Keyshon Green, Jalon Brewer and James Jenkins celebrate Issac Edwards’ fumble recovery– Overlea used their defense and running game in a 31-0 victory at Parkville on Saturday. The Falcon defense had three turnovers and six sacks. Linebacker Issac Edwards led Overlea with two sacks and had a fumble recovery. Overlea’s offense had over 100 … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company gave an update on the townhouse fire on Kelmsley Court off Franklin Square Drive between King Ave and Campbell Blvd on Saturday around 11 p.m. Units were advised of a report that the rear deck was on fire and that it started from a grill. Arriving crews found heavy fire … Read more
Baltimore County Fire Department reported crews were on scene of a 2nd alarm fire Saturday night in Rossville. Crews arrived to the 5000 block of Kemsley Court to find fire showing from 2nd flood balcony with extension to house next door around 11 p.m. The fire was placed under control and no injuries were reported.
The North Point – Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department is collecting items for hurricane victims in North Carolina on Friday 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. at its 7500 North Point Road location in Edgemere. Items needed include: * Backpacks and duffel bags * Blankets and sheets * Soap, toothbrushes, deodorant * … Read more
The three-day International Longshoremen’s Association strike has come to end – for now. The union and the United States Maritime Alliance came to a short-agreement to end the dispute and will try to work on a long-term agreement between now and Jan. 15 The announcement was welcome news by the Port of Baltimore. “We congratulate … Read more
Councilman David Marks joined Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga at the new Butcher & Bay at Geresbeck’s in Kingsville. It is set to open around Nov. 1 at the former Greene’s Butcher Shop, located at 12037 Belair Rd. Greene’s Butcher Shop closed after owner John Greene passed away during the summer. “I joined Delegates … Read more
Perry Hall Boys Soccer defeated Sparrows Point 1-0 in Overtime on Monday to improve to 4-2-1 after the game. According to Perry Hall High School Athletics, Imad Skoudarli scored from a pass from Kader Diop in the final minute of the first overtime. Gator goalkeeper Mo Nyass recorded five saves in the win Noah Ferenschak … Read more
Dundalk Renaissance Corporation released a letter to the public stating they are “facing serious financial and organizational challenges” and are working on a new plan. The DRC started in 2001 and according to its website, “Dundalk Renaissance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community development organization. We are a certified HUD certified Housing and Financial Counseling agency, … Read more
The following article was submitted by 7th District- A Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about a new building for Middle River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks were excited to take part in an event today to mark the start of site preparation … Read more
Baltimore County Police Department announced its list of Sponsored Trunk or Treat Events in all of its precinct in Baltimore County. Here is the list of the four precincts on the east side: Precinct 8 Parkville October 25th at 5:45 p.m., Seven Oaks Elementary School, 9220 Seven Courts Dr., 21236 Precinct 9 White Marsh October … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel, Baltimore County Recreation and Parks Director Bob Smith, and the Baltimore County Skateboard Council will hold a ribbon cutting to open the new Hazelwood Skate Park at 4924 Hazelwood Ave. in Overlea. This is the first bowl-style public skate park in 50 years and features … Read more
-photo courtesy of Mike Ertel- A ribbon cutting was held for Nottingham Middle School. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Councilmembers Mike Ertel & David Marks and other dignitaries were on hand for the event. Marks has been working for a new middle schools to alleviate with the overcrowding issues at Perry Hall Middle. The new … Read more
The Maryland Port Administration announced the International Longshoremen’s Association strike has begun and they released an offical statement. “Unfortunately, the United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Association were unable to reach an agreement on a new master contract by the deadline of 11:59 pm on September 30, 2024. “We continue to implore both … Read more
Uptown Cheapskate White Marsh’s grand opening takes place on Thursday, Oct. 3 and and runs through Sunday, Oct. 6 A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Uptown Cheapskate will be held this Thursday at 10 a.m. Uptown Cheapskate is located 11521 Wakefield Street near Greenleigh off Campbell Boulevard. For more information, visit their website.
Baltimore County plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment on the upper Back River this week. As long as the forecast holds, the application is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3. As always, the timing and dates are dependent on changing wind and weather conditions … Read more
Clean Bread and Cheese, a non-profit group in the Dundalk area, is kicking off their 2024 Toys for Toys donation season but needs help from local businesses. They released the following statement; “I am reaching out to all my friends in the Baltimore (and surrounding area) to see if their business is willing to host … Read more