Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel on I-895 will have overnight lane closures and two-way traffic starting tonight. During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is hosting two open house opportunities to hear from the community. The public is invited to share what programs, park assets and services it may desire for the community. Please feel free to attend anytime throughout the open houses. The eastern Baltimore County open house will be held … Read more
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Tuesday, September 5, all outdoor Baltimore County Public Schools’ athletic games and practices will be cancelled on Tuesday, September 5 All indoor games, matches, and practices may proceed as scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when applicable.
Baltimore County Fire Department reported an accident that injured three people, including firefighters in Essex. It was reported that one civilian and two fire department members were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after fire engine and vehicle collided. The accident was reported Saturday around noon at Hyde Park Road and Goodwood Avenue.
The Towson community will get its first look at new high school design for Towson. The design team working on the Towson High School capital improvement project will have its first opportunity to share progress of the project’s design at this meeting. After the design presentation, there will be an opportunity for community members to … Read more
Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Anne Arundel County. Luis Esteban Borunda, 65, of Essex, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He is being held without … Read more
Officer S. O’Hern has been named Parkville Precinct 8 Officer of the Month for August. Officer O’Hern’s diligence and thorough work resulted in clearing a multi-precinct theft scheme in which the victims lost thousands of dollars. Officer O’Hern continues to demonstrate her dedication to Baltimore County residents.
The 2023 high school football season kicks off on Sept. 1. Here is the schedule for the schools in Eastern Baltimore County (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Tech, Kenwood, Mount Carmel, Overlea, Parkville, Patapsco, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point). Week 1 Friday, Sept. 1 Parkville at Woodlawn 6 Patapsco at Overlea 6 Towson at Sparrows Point 6:30 … Read more
–the following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the community meeting regarding the Bear Creek Sediments Superfund Site- I attended the Bear Creek Sediments Superfund Site community update meeting on August 24th. The Bear Creek Sediments Site consists of a minimum of 60 acres of contaminated sediments in the waters of … Read more
With the fall sports season underway, Baltimore County Public Schools sent out its “Safety Expectations” for participants and spectators at BCPS athletic events. The following statement is below: Baltimore County Public School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all staff, students and spectators participating in athletic events. Athletic programs positively impact … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation (ECDC) announced that The Essex Middle River Gateway sign has been reinstalled after it was damaged over a year ago. “We are THRILLED to share that the Essex Middle River Gateway sign at Eastern Ave./Old Eastern Ave. was replaced today after a car struck the sign in the spring of … Read more
Dundalk Dimes “Paintings by Sam Iaconi” will have an opening night on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Forge, 11 Center Place in Old Dundalk. There will be original Dundalk Plein Air Painting. Painting Prints will be available at $7 and up. Iaconi encourages everyone to attend. “Come see what I’ve … Read more
Harford Hills Elementary School in Carney reported a physical altercation between a bus driver and a parent on Tuesday. A letter from the school stated that emergency crews were called to the scene and the bus driver received medical attention as a result of this incident. Fifth District BCPS School Board Member Julie Henn shared … Read more
Members of the Team BCPS special education community are invited to meet Superintendent Dr. Myriam Yarbrough on August 30 at Overlea High School. During the event, Dr. Yarbrough will engage with students, families, staff and stakeholders, share key priorities for the upcoming school year, and answer questions. Allison Myers, executive director of the Department of Special Education, will … Read more
–photo courtesy of Councilman Mike Ertel– Multiple media outlets reported that the Price Rite Supermarket in Rosedale is closing. The grocery store on Chesaco Avenue is slated to close in October. Many residents in the area are upset because Price Rite is the closest grocery store in the area. Councilman Mike Ertel said he will … Read more
Baltimore County Animal Services continues their “Clear the Shelter” month with an Adoption Express event in the White Marsh/Middle River area. The event will be held at the PetSmart at 9822 Pulaski Highway on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. The County shelter is located at 13800 Manor Road in Baldwin and will … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to the area of Rossville Boulevard and Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale on Saturday for a motor vehicle crash that involved a bicyclist. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team have determined the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Rossville Boulevard on Aug. 26 at 8:08 p.m. When she attempted to … Read more
Defenders Days returned to Fort Howard Park with a day of activities to remember the War of 1812. Some of those activities included two reenactments of the Battle of North Point. The event was held on Saturday, Aug. 25 and was organized by the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society. Micheal Andy hosted the opening ceremonies, which … Read more
-Photo courtesy of Shepherd University- Most Raven fans are focusing on their team in tonight’s final preseason game, but one hometown kid is on the opposing team. Running back Ronnie Brown, who is a 2019 graduate of Dundalk High School, will play tonight for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brown played his first three years of … Read more
The 2024 Summer Basketball League will kick-off on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Overlea High School Gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public. It will have games featuring talented athletes from County middle and high schools. This event is through the advocacy and support of Delegate … Read more
The Annual Defenders’ Day Celebration returns on Saturday Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at Fort Howard Park in Fort Howard. For over 30 years, the Defenders’ Day Celebration commemorates the Battle of North Point during the War of 1812 between the Americans and British and includes re-enactments, (mock battles with live cannons), … Read more