New Middle School Down to Two Names

First, BCPS asked the public for ideas about what to name Baltimore County’s newest middle school, a $116.75 million building on King Avenue in Rosedale with enough room for 1,410 seats when it opens to students in August 2024. So, earlier this month, the voters spoke, all 3,562 of them. And after their ballots were … Read more

Parkville Incident Results in Officer Involved Shooting

Baltimore County responded to the 2700 block of Maple Avenue in Parkville in reference to a domestic disturbance on Friday, Nov 24 around 11:30 p.m. As the first responding officer approached the residence, a person in distress could be heard inside the home. A preliminary investigation determined one person was fatally shot inside the house. … Read more

Perry Hall Falls to Mervo 6 to 0

Perry Hall’s perfect season and chance at a state title came to an end on Friday in a 6 to 0 loss to Mervo in the 4A/3A state semifinals. The Gator defense fought hard and shut out the Baltimore City school most of the game, but Mervo scored the only touchdown of the game on … Read more

Essex Fire Reported on Pelczar Avenue

–photo courtesy of Middle River Volunteer & Rescue– Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fire in the unit blk of Pelczar Avenue in Essex on Friday at 11:46 a.m. Crews arrived to the scene with fire showing from a residential home. Crews continued to extinguish the heavy fire conditions. Fire was reported under control at … Read more

Eastern Baltimore County Holiday Events

East County Times.com presents a list of holiday events in Eastern Baltimore County for 2023. If we missed any events, please send us an email Friday, Nov. 24 The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden Saturday, Nov. 25 The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Train Garden Middle River Lighted Boat Parade  Maryland Aviation Museum … Read more

District 7 Delegates Share Thanksgiving Message to Community

 Delegates Ryan Nawrocki & Kathy Szeliga (District 7A) and Lauren Arikan (District 7B)  shared their Thanksgiving message to the community  In honor of Thanksgiving, we share with you our top ten reasons to be thankful this year! We are thankful for our faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  As Christians, we always seek … Read more

Kingsville Community Tree Lighting

The Greater Kingsville Civic Association and St. John’s Epicopal Church will hold the annual Kingsville Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Epicopal Church at 11901 Belair Road in Kingsville. Hear the story of Nativity and sing familiar carrols. The event will feature a choral presentation and musical offering … Read more

Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade in Dundalk Returns on Dec. 2

Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade is back again for the fourth year and will once again start and end at the Hard Yacht Cafe, 8500 Cove Road in Dundalk. The parade will start on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. The route run throughout the Dundalk waterways. It will run through Bear Creek and the … Read more

Perry Hall High Student in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

-photos courtesy of Perry Hall High School Official Facebook page- Perry Hall High School repored that one of its Seniors Priya Kozich will be playing her alto saxophone in the Macy’s Day parade on Thanksgiving Day. This is the second year in a row that the high school had a student selected to be in … Read more

Perry Hall Tree Lighting Moves to Dec. 2

The Perry Hall Improvement Association (PHIA) is moving its annual tree lighting to Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at Perry Hall Elementary School parking lot, 9021 Belair Road. This event was scheduled for Friday but had to be moved to Saturday because of the threat of rain. For more information, visit the PHIA website. … Read more

Overlea Community Holiday Tree Lighting

The Overlea Community Association will hold the 10th Annual Overlea Community Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Overlea Fullerton Community Center, 7209 Belair Road. Josie Baltimore and the St. Michaels/St. Clement Choir will perform. Santa will arrive with the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company to pass out gifts for children. The Holt … Read more

Edgemere Community Tree Lighting

Edgemere Sparrows Point Rec. Council will host the annual Edgemere Community Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 1 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department at 7500 North Point Road in Edgemere. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to appear along with local organizations. There will be treats, crafts, music … Read more

Middle River Aviation Museum Train Garden Opens Nov. 25

The Free Holiday Plane and Train Garden presented by the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum opens for its 2023 holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at 2323 Eastern Blvd. in Middle River. It is open Wednesdays, Saturday and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 7. Opening ceremonies … Read more

Middle River man arrested and charged with 1st-degree murder

Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department arrested 46-year-old Eddie Workman Jr. in a homicide that occurred Wednesday, Nov. 15. Workman remains held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center, charged with first-degree murder. Officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Essex Precinct responded to the area of S. Seneca and New Section … Read more

Nawrocki & Szeliga attend Rocket Lab Space ribbon cutting

The delegates were honored to attend the announcement and ribbon cutting for the new Space Structures Complex in Middle River, located in District 7A on Friday. The event included many local and state representatives, including U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger, and County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., Senator JB Jennings, and Baltimore County Councilman … Read more