Dundalk community advocate and local historian Patricia Paul passed away Saturday, Aug. 24 at the age of 70. She was a descendent of the Stansbury family. According to Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, Patricia graduated from Patapsco High School in 1972 and from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1977 with a BA in … Read more
It was a scary scene at Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh as the school was evacuated after a malfunctioning air conditioning unit on Wednesday. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews arrived at the school for an HVAC related issue around 10:15 a.m. It was reported that a pipe ruptured,leaking fluid … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 5th District Councilman David Marks about the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. On Tuesday, August 27th, the Baltimore County Council approved the new Comprehensive Zoning Map for Baltimore County. In the Fifth District that I represent, acting on my recommendation, the Council downzoned 4,944 acres of property. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Day Festival Committee- The Essex Day Festival Committee announced its Entertainment Schedule for their 2024 event on Saturday, Sept. 14. Classic Rock band Experience takes the Main Stage from 1:30-2:30 p.m. They will be followed by AREA 52 on the Main Stage from 3 to 4 p.m. Twenty Dollar Prophet will … Read more
The following press release has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road … Read more
A new business is set to open in Essex this weekend. Ramos Latin Market ESSEX is holding a grand opening this Saturday, Aug. 31 at noon. Guest will receive a free taquito at the event. The store is located at 25 Eastern Blvd. Suite 100. For more information, visit their website.
The Baltimore County Crash Team reported a man was killed Sunday after a single-vehicle crash in Rosedale. Units responded to the 8700 block of Philadelphia Road on Aug. 25 when, they determined the driver sustained fatal injuries after the 2024 Can-Am Ryker he was riding lost control and traveled into a wooded area, where the … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a press release about a new School Bus Camera Safety Program for their buses. Here is their release: Under a new initiative, focused on student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to install automated school bus enforcement cameras on nearly … Read more
Sparrows Point Senior HS Class of 1974 will hold their 50th Reunion on Saturday October 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Bowman Restaurant Banquet Room, 9306 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21234 Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets: Email: SPHS1974Reunion@gmail.com Contacts: Joyce Jacobs Mason 410-499-4151 or Roseann Price Tucker 443-904-0602
The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services’ Bureau of Behavioral Health and CCBC are hosting an Overdose Awareness Event on Tuesday, Aug. 27 to raise awareness and honor lives lost to overdose. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. at CCBC’s Dundalk Campus, 7200 Sollers Point Road.
-photo courtesy of Delegate Ryan Nawrocki- It was Opening Day for all Baltimore County Public Schools and Nottingham Middle School is now open for learning! Today Nottingham Middle principal Bryan Thanner and the staff opened its doors for students. The new 1,410 seat school is located on King Avenue at the old Nottingham Park site. … Read more
There was a report that a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on I-695 in Sparrows Point Sunday night. According to the report, the victim was not conscious and not breathing. The emergency call was made on Sunday at 9:30 and the accident took place on the Beltway around Mile Maker 44.1.
Baltimore County Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred on Friday August 23, around 1:40 a.m.in Rosedale. Officers assigned to the White Marsh Precinct responded to the unit block of Guinevere Court in reference to a reported shooting. Once officers arrived on the scene, they located a 19-year-old adult male with … Read more
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were at the scene of a single vehicle crash with entrapment on Ebenezer Road between Vincent Road and Vincent Farm Lane on Friday after 10 p.m. The vehicle crashed into a tree with driver heavily entrapped and with serious injuries. Maryland State Police Aviation Command Trooper … Read more
-The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the tax increases that took place from the 2024 Session- Summer is usually a time to relax and enjoy the nicer weather with family and friends. It is also unfortunately a time where we experience the effects of the legislation that was passed … Read more
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced that he received a letter from Amtrak stating they will clean up graffiti on the Martin Boulevard train bridge. Here is Nawrocki’s offical statement: “One of my top priorities is trying to clean up longstanding issues in our communities. “Today, I’m happy to say that Amtrak has agreed to a request … Read more
Baltimore County Police announced their homicide unit has arrested and charged 36-year-old Bryan Cherry following in connection with the double homicide that occurred on July 7 around 9:50 a.m. Police responded to the unit block of Taos Circle in Middle River for a check location call. When officers arrived on the scene, they located two … Read more
Back River Restoration Committee will host their 17th Annual BRRC Larry Farinetti Catfish Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 6 at West Shore Yacht Center, 1106 E Riverside Ave. in Essex. Due to the recent DNR regulations on Rockfish, we will be hosting a CATFISH tournament in place of our Rockfish Tournament this year. There is a … Read more
White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported its crews were assisting numerous other units with a large barn fire in the 4600 block of Bucks School House Road in Nottingham. The fire was reported on Wednesday around 2:56 p.m. Road is closed between White Marsh Road and Pin Oak Way.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that he will downzone the 18-acre property at Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard in the Fullerton area. The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process issue is 5-074. The current zoning designation is BR, one of the most intense commercial development classifications. Changing the zoning designation to OR-2 would remove numerous … Read more
The Watersedge Fall Festival will return on Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday Sept. 8 at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. This is a free event and the hours are Friday 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Advanced ride passes are still available but selling … Read more