The following statement was submitted by Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Heiser Today. the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released new school performance and accountability information for each public school system in the state, including Star Ratings for individual schools. These new Star Ratings were calculated using 2025-2026 school year data. The … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Dr. Duane Monteith, MD, FACS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon with the Angelos Center for Lung Diseases at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center As the color pink — synonymous with October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — fades, the colder, darker month of November has come to symbolize a more … Read more
Baltimore County Democratic Party’s State Central Committee member Nelson E. Brown and Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee member for district 8, Deli Okafor organized a campaign event in Rosedale for County Council candidates Sharonda Huffman for District 8, Arkia Wade for District 9. Around 25 to 30 volunteers arrived at the Rosedale Recreation Activity Center … Read more
Perry Hall Flag Football won the 4A North Region I title after defeating Kenwood 14-0. The Gator defense forced three interceptions and had key fourth down stops in the win. Perry Hall scored first when Savannah Carl broke off a 61-yard in the first quarter. Gator quarterback Taylor Pollard connected with C’Miya Holmes for the … Read more
Governor Wes Moore announced that Kingsville Elementary, along with Fort Garrison and Seventh District elementary schools, was among 23 schools statewide to be named 2026-2027 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools. The award recognizes schools for their academic performance on national and state assessments and for progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups. The Maryland Blue … Read more
The committee charged with examining attendance areas and developing boundary options to provide capacity relief at Overlea High School will hold its third meeting on Wednesday, November 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Nottingham Middle School, 5210 King Ave. in Rossville. The committee is expected to host six possible meetings, one of which will be a … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced that an agreement has been reached to transfer ownership of the historic Perry Hall Mansion to the Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County. Baltimore County Government will transfer the mansion it has owned since 2001. During that time, the county made structural repairs and added a heating and air conditioning … Read more
Baltimore County is holding an upcoming clinic offering affordable pet vaccinations and FREE flu vaccines for their humans! The event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BCAS Spay/Neuter Surgical Center , 7702 Dunmanway in Dundalk. Pets receive rabies vaccine and microchip for $10 and their human friends … Read more
–photo courtesy of Parkvilleknightsfb Instagram page- Parkville wins at Kenwood. Eastern Tech and Dundalk get back in the win column and Patapsco has won three in a row. Here is Week 8 recap of high-school football in eastern Baltimore County. Parkville 27 Kenwood 26 The Bluebirds and Knights went into overtime and Parkville got the … Read more
–photo courtesy of Ly Xinzhen Brown for Delegate Facebook page- Ly Xinzhen Brown’s, a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in District 7A, is receiving criticism from both sides of the aisle after the Glen Arm resident made controversial comments about police. Fox 45 reported a few of Brown’s comments from a video the candidate … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a Sunday morning shooting in Dundalk According to police, officers responded to a reported shooting inside a residence in the 900 block of Elton Avenue around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chin and neck area. He was transported to a … Read more
Members of the Baltimore County Council passed bill 92-26 which increases the compensation to the members of the Baltimore County Council in the amounts of $150,000 for the Chair and $140,000 for Councilmembers per year. It is a 73 percent increase. The bill passed 4-2. Jones, Patoka, Young and Ertel voted for the bill. Magoine … Read more
–photo courtesy of Kenwood Flag Football Instagram page– 4A/3A North I The Kenwood Bluebirds were able to knock off undefeated Dundalk in four overtimes. Annette Jones threw a touchdown pass to Abigail Wollschlager for the 12-6 upset. Dundalk was the number one seed in the 4A North I Region after going 7-0 during the regular … Read more
Tradepoint Atlantic is hosting its Fall Virtual Community Open House on Monday, October 26, at 1 p.m. livestreamed on Facebook. Get redevelopment updates from across the site, including the grand opening of McLaren’s new vehicle processing center and the recent Presidential visit hosted by defense technology company Anduril. Hear what these developments mean for Sparrows … Read more
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department– Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in the 4500 block of Greencove Circle in Sparrows Point on Saturday just before 10 p.m. Crews responded to a two story dwelling with heavy fire. All occupants were evacuated and no injuries were reported. According to BCoFD, … Read more
Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were dispatched to the 3900 block of Glenhurst Road in Dundalk for a reported of a residential structure fire. Crews arrived with fire showing on Saturday around 2:30 p.m. The fire waa under control at approximately 4 p.m.
Patapsco used a strong defense and three Wyatt Perry touchdowns to win their third straight game by shutting out Chesapeake 24-0. It was senior day and senior quarterback Wyatt Perry didn’t disappoint in his final home game with two rushing touchdowns in the second half and he threw a screen pass that fellow senior Wilson … Read more
A business over 100 years old is closing. Dundalk Florist announced it is closing its doors on Nov. 14 after 115 years. The German Hill Road store made the announcement on its social media page. With heartfelt gratitude, we announce the closing of Dundalk Florist after 115 plus years of serving our wonderful community. For … Read more
The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company announced on Tuesday it was canceling its train garden for the 2026 holiday season. Wise Avenue VFC said it received a lot of reaction (most disappointment) from the community and sent out a public letter to the addressing those concerns. Here is their letter: Our Dundalk Community, Friends, and … Read more
Get ready for a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities, community resources, and family-friendly fun at Essex Fall Community Fair. The event is on Saturday, October 24, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex Branch, 1110 Eastern Blvd. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including: free food and giveaways (while … Read more
-The following content is a commentary- It’s hard to believe but early voting start today. For the next eight days, voters can go to either Watersedge Community Center in Dundalk, Victory Villa Rec. Center in Middle River or Honeygo Rec, Center in Perry Hall to vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Well Done…Back River Neck … Read more