The family of former CCBC Dundalk President Dr. John E. Ravekes will hold a Celebration of Life Ceremony in the CCBC Dundalk John E. Ravekes Theatre to honor his life, legacy and work. The ceremony takes place 3 – 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 and is open to the public. Dr. Ravekes was a well-known … Read more
Seeking to capitalize on the continued demand for indoor pickleball courts, a group of investors including Gil Schuerholz, co-owner of Forty West Tennis Club in Catonsville, a former tennis professional and a member of the Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame, is bringing a new 10-court indoor pickleball venue to Baltimore County. The ownership team, … Read more
The Crazy Tuna Bar & Grill in Essex announced that the Baltimore County Liquor Board has lifted its two week suspension of the Crazy Tuna’s liquor license. As a result, the restaurant will fully open this weekend. This is a week later after the restaurant was penalized by the county for a noise complaint. “The … Read more
–photo courtesy of White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported and responded to a fuel spill on Honeygo Boulevard in White Marsh. The incident was reported on Wednesday around 2:46 p.m. at the intersection of Honeygo Boulevard and Mercantile Road. The leaking fuel as the result of an … Read more
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Department of Recreation and Parks officials joined state and local elected leaders and community members to break ground for the new Sparrows Point Park—a major milestone in the transformation of a portion of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill property into a sustainably designed and accessible 21st-century park on Friday. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Crazy Tuna Facebook page- The Crazy Tuna in Essex announced on its social media page that it has been “penalized” by Baltimore County for a noise complaint, which results in a ban for serving liquor this weekend. “We would like to make a quick statement to squash any misinformation that is spreading. … Read more
–The following article was submitted by District 7 Delegates Lauren Arikan, Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga about the Maryland minimum wage increase– We all want to help our neighbors when they are in a time of need. The government has created a social safety net that is supposed to function as a temporary means of … Read more
–photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police- During the morning hours on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Baltimore County Police Officers were working an auto theft detail when they received a call for juveniles breaking into vehicles in the 2900 block of Sollers Point Road in Dundalk. Once on scene, officers observed three vehicles fleeing from the location … Read more
Baltimore County Government and County Rec and Parks will host a public input meeting about the Gerst Road Park Site in Perry Hall. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Gerst Road Park Site is located at the old Gerst Farm, 9421 Gerst Road. To attend meeting, please … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department reported a motor vehicle crash between a tractor trailer and a car on Wednesday that sent a person to Shock Trauma. The crash was reported in the 4500 block of North Point Blouevard in Edgemere around 8 … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of N. Marlyn Avenue and Essex Avenue in Essex, for a motor vehicle collision. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 9:25 a.m. a 2011 Infiniti FX35 was traveling on Essex Avenue attempting to cross N. … Read more
–photo courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company- Crews from the Essex Volunteer Fire Company reported a residential fire in the 400 block of South Taylor Avenue in Essex on Monday evening. Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the home with a working kitchen fire on the first floor around 7 p.m. Two crews remained … Read more
–photo courtesy of the Essex-Middle River Fishing Club- The Essex-Middle River Fishing Club held its annual kids day fishing tournament on Saturday at Wilson Point Park. Kids were provided with a free fishing rod, accessories and bait. Everyone was provided with lunch and drinks after the event. Kids were given prizes for the biggest and … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department were called to the Weis Supermarket on Holabird Avenue for an attempted domestic kidnapping that had just occurred on Sunday, Aug. 6 around 6:30 p.m. When officers responded to the location, they were provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle that had fled the scene. A short time … Read more
Officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue in Dundalk for a motor vehicle collision Saturday, Aug. 5, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Crash Team determined a 2023 Kawasaki KLX 110R, an off-road dirt bike, was traveling east on Holabird Avenue, … Read more
Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks and the Baltimore County Police Department present the Annual 3-on-3 Summer Basketball Tournament. The tournament is a three-day event to be held August 14, 15 & 18, 2023 for boys, girls and co-ed teams in the following age groups: ages 11-14, 15-17 and adults(18+). The tournament will take … Read more
–The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long of District 6 about his Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation rating– I am proud to announce that I received a 90 percent rating from the Maryland Free Enterprise Foundation for 2023 and have had a 94 percent rating since 2015. The rating is based on voting in … Read more
The Rosedale Branch, including Storyville, is closing from Sunday, Aug. 6, to Sunday, Aug. 20, as they renovate the shelving in the branch. The last day for customers is Saturday, Aug. 5. Things to note: 1) The outdoor book drop will remain open during the renovation. 2) Customers can reroute their hold on their online … Read more
-photo courtesy of Facebook- Sad news out of Dundalk as Baltimore County Public Schools announced Dundalk Middle School principal Natalie Adams has passed away. She was 55. In a letter to Dundalk Middle School families. it was revealed that Ms. Adams was hospitalized for a week after a medical emergency. She started in the BCPS … Read more
A motor vehicle crash with a motorcycle was reported on Sunday night in White Marsh According to the report, a vehicle crash into a motorcycle near the yield turning into the Park and Ride by White Marsh Mall. Crews on the scene were rendering aid. There was also a report of smoke coming from motorcycle. … Read more
Officers responded to the 500 block of Middle River Road in Middle River, for a reported shooting on Saturday, July 29 around 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital. As detectives continue to investigate this incident, they … Read more