New Middle River Recreation Activity Center to Open

–photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks- A ribbon-cutting for the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. The new center will open alongside Glenmar Elementary School and provides gymnasium, multipurpose room, and four activity rooms. “It is an exciting development as we work to bring more … Read more

Marks Announces Zoning Recommendations Around Bird River

–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development around the southeastern side of the Bird River- I am announcing another rezoning recommendation.   I will be recommending Resource Conservation zoning for 18 acres along the southeastern side of the Bird River, and the removal of all development potential for … Read more

Arrest Made in Dundalk Fatal Shooting on Gough Street

Baltimore County Police Homicide detectives have arrested 27-year-old Deandre Stokes for a Dundalk fatal shooting that occurred on July 1 at 10 p.m. Officers responded to the 7700 block of Gough Street in the Colgate area for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male outside of the location with multiple gunshot … Read more

Hazardous Material Restrictions Still Apply in Tunnels

The Maryland Transportation Authority reminds motorists that I-95 Fort McHenry Tunnel and I-895 Harbor Tunnel both have hazardous material and width & height restrictions. Vehicles carrying hazardous or explosive materials, including bottled propane gas in U.S. DOT approved containers larger than 10 pounds (maximum of 10 ten-pound containers) are prohibited from using both tunnels. It … Read more

Overlea ArtsFest at Holt Center

The 9th annual Overlea ArtsFest will be held on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 at the Holt Park and Center of the Arts, 34 Elmont Avenue in Overlea. The event is free. This year’s theme is KALEIDOSCOPE – Featuring a Juried Art Show, Short Film Festival, and a Youth Art Show designed to put Maryland’s … Read more

National Night Out is Back Aug. 6

The Baltimore County Police Department announces its participation in the 41st Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. This national campaign aims to promote police and community partnerships through positive activities. Through scheduled events such as block parties, cookouts, games, educational workshops and more, the goal is to foster a spirit of togetherness to … Read more

Marks Announces Plan to Reduce Development Around South Perry Hall

–Fifth District County Councilman David Marks sent out a statement that he supports reducing development in South Perry Hall around the White Marsh Road area across to Bucks Schoolhouse Road- “Today, I am announcing that I will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the South Perry Hall area as part … Read more

Key Bridge Rebuild Moves Forward With Federal Environmental Approval

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) today received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the I-695 Francis … Read more

Police Report Woman Shot in Edgemere

Baltimore County Police are investigating an Edgemere shooting that occurred Sunday, July 21 around 2:20 a.m. Officers responded to the 6500 block of North Point Road for a shooting. Once on the scene, officers located an adult female who had sustained a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives … Read more

Boat Fire Reported in Sparrows Point

Pleasant Yacht Club fire in Sparrows Point

-photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Volunteer Fire Department [NPVFD] and the Baltimore County Marine Emergency Unit 269 [MU269} responded to a reported boat fire at Pleasant Yacht Club in the 1800 block of Wharf Road. The Sparrows Point fire was reported on Sunday, July 21 after 9 … Read more

Middle River Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Case

Jason Catanzariti

Maryland State Police arrested a Middle River man last night after he allegedly brandished a firearm during a reported road rage incident in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Jason Catanzariti, 53, of Middle River. After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Catanzariti was charged with felony assault, use of a gun … Read more

Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways

Blue Water Baltimore

Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report: “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to … Read more

Sparrows Point Container Terminal To Add 8,000 Jobs

Sparrows Point Container Terminal

Tradepoint Atlantic released the following press release that Sparrows Point Container Terminal will generate over 8,000 jobs, and add over $1.5 Billion To Maryland’s GDP. Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA) and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) announced the release of an economic impact study conducted by Infrata that finds that Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) will have a … Read more