Baltimore County Councilmembers Mike Ertel and David Marks announced the upcoming construction of a pedestrian crosswalk on Compass Road at Radial Court in Middle River. The crosswalk will be built later this fall and cost approximately $15,000. “This crosswalk should significantly help as students walk to and from places like Middle River Middle and Victory … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that the derelict home that burned on Aug. 5 on Carrington Drive has been bulldozed and the remains cleared from the site. The long-neglected home was on the demolition list when it went up in flames, sparking a blaze that took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. Councilman Marks … Read more
Baltimore County ROSC will hold Recovery in the Park this Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park, 2700 Playfield Street in Dundalk. This event will have a DJ, food, naloxone training and local & State recovery resources. The event was created to embrace the spirit of recovery. Register at Facebook.com/BaltimoreCountyROSC … Read more
The committee charged with realigning school boundaries in the unoccupied portion of the Greenleigh residential community will hold its first of three meetings on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Vincent Farm Elementary School cafeteria, 6019 Ebenezer Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. While no students currently reside in the area under review, the committee’s study seeks … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Fire Department- Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in the 300 blk Ida Avenue in Essex Tuesday after 6:30 p.m. Crews arrived to smoke coming from a residence and located a bedroom fire. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
The Essex Afro-Caribbean Festival in the Park will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Sandalwood Elementary School Parking Lot, located at 900 S. Marlyn Ave in Essex. The event will have an afternoon of music, entertainment, food, vendors, resources and COMMUNITY! The entertainment includes: – Clarence Ward III & … Read more
-The following press release was sent by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about creating a trade school on Allender Road in White Marsh- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is sponsoring legislation—endorsed by all seven Councilmembers—that would allow for a technical trade school in White Marsh. Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 486 is seeking to repurpose … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported Officers from the Whitemarsh Precinct have arrested two suspects after a vehicle bailout in Fullerton. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle that failed to stop for the Maryland State Police on Monday around 8:10 p.m. near Rossville Boulevard and Belair Road. Once the car was located by Baltimore County Police … Read more
White Marsh Mall kicks off the fall season with Fall Harvest on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. located near Macy’s Home store & in the parking lot between Boscov and JCPenney. Activities include live jazz music, inflatables, art & crafts, a petting zoo, and more! To secure your FREE tickets visit their website.
–photos courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel- The Rosedale Senior Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a party on Monday. Councilman Mike Ertel attended and presented a citation to the senior center. “This afternoon, I joined Senator Kathy Klausmeier, Baltimore County Department of Aging, community members, and the center’s lively seniors to commemorate the special occasion,” … Read more
-photo courtesy of Eastern Tech- One Tech Boosters- Eastern Tech wins their first game in two years as they upset Sparrows Point. Parkville, Perry Hall and Dundalk are now 2-0 after Friday wins. Eastern Tech 13 Sparrows Point 7 Eastern Tech pulled off a huge upset and ended their 12-game losing streaking by beating Sparrows … Read more
Two people were killed Sunday night when Baltimore County Fire Department reported they were “struck by Amtrak train while riding 4 wheelers on (the) track.” The incident was reported in the unit block of Schaffers Lane around 9:52 p.m. and is still under investigation.
Baltimore County Police reported that officers were on the scene at AMC Theaters in the 8100 block of Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh for a telephone threat on Sunday. The theater has been temporarily closed as the investigation continues. There was no further information.
Here are some photos from the 49th annual Essex Day. The event took place on Saturday, Sept. 14 in Downtown Essex.
Parkville quarterback Hannes Lauterbach had a touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give his team the win -photo courtesy of Rick Currier- Parkville improved to 2-0 after a comeback win over Patapsco. Knight quarterback Hannes Lauterbach had a 15-yard touchdown run in the final five minutes for the 21-20 win. Lauterbach connected with receiver … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- A pedestrian accident was reported in Essex on Friday night. According to the Essex Volunteer Fire Company, its crews were dispatched to the 200 block of Back River Neck Road for a pedestrian struck at 8:52 p.m. The patient was transported by medics to an area trauma center … Read more
–photos courtesy of Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Seneca Garden Road. The fire was reported Friday, Sept. 13 around 5:40 p.m. According to BQVFD, crews arrived to find a fully involved detached garage and requested a working … Read more
Baltimore Gas and Electric will install a four-mile power cable on Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers can expect a right-lane and shoulder closure of the two-lane ramp from the inner loop and outer loop of I-695 near the MD 702 interchange in Essex. Drivers should stay to the left to … Read more
The 49th Annual Essex Day Festival, sponsored in part by MedStar Health, is a FREE family-friendly event which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Eastern Boulevard from Mace Avenue to Woodward Avenue in the heart of Essex. Essex Day is the largest one-day festival in Baltimore County! … Read more
The following article waa submitted Councilman David Marks. Plans are underway to celebrate and commemorate Perry Hall’s 250th anniversary in 2025. Perry Hall was founded in 1775 when Harry Dorsey Gough, a prominent businessman, completed construction of the mansion for which the community derives its name. A committee has been formed to plan events throughout … Read more
Baltimore County police have arrested an 18-year-old in reference to a school threat made earlier today. Officers assigned to Precinct 12 – Dundalk began to investigate an online threat that appeared on social media on Thursday around 9:30 a.m. As officers investigated this matter, Dundalk High School and Sollers Point Technical High School were placed … Read more