Roadwork scheduled for US 40 in Middle River on Tuesday

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration announced crews will patch segments of pavement along eastbound US 40 (Pulaski Highway) between MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) and Middle River Road in Middle River as soon as Tuesday night, June 16. The work will be completed by 5 a.m. Thursday morning, weather permitting. SHA will patch … Read more

Police hold ground breaking for new Essex precinct

The Baltimore County Police Department held a groundbreaking of a new precinct for Essex Precinct 11 on Thursday. The project represents a $29.9 million investment in public safety and the future of policing in Baltimore County. The new 34,000 square-foot renovation and expansion is designed with a focus on officer safety, operational efficiency, and community … Read more

Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe returns to BCPL branches

A Raven favorite is returning to Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer! Poe, the Baltimore Ravens mascot, is joining story time at the following east side BCPL branches: • Thursday, June 18— North Point (10:30 a.m.) *Story Time at Jalapeño Market. • Wednesday, June 24— Essex Branch (2 p.m.) • Wednesday, July 15— Perry … Read more

County Exective and Local County Council campaign financial reports

Campaign financial reports were released in mid-May and here is a look at the financial reports of some of the candidates in the  Baltimore County Executive race and the two vacant County Council seats in Dundalk/Edgemere and Essex/Middle River. County Executive The Democratic primary is expected to be a four-way race between Julian Jones, Izzy … Read more

Councilman Marks: “Last chance to comment on Honeygo traffic options”

–graphic courtesy of Baltimore County Government- Fifth District Councilman David Marks shared the following article that outline three options on improving safety along the Honeygo Boulevard corridor in Perry Hall. After years of study and public input, the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is close to a final decision on how to … Read more

Ravens hold flag football clinic for local high schools

The Baltimore Ravens held a Baltimore County Girls Flag Learn to Play Clinic at Dundalk High School for the eight local high schools (Chesapeake, Dundalk, Eastern Technical, Kenwood, Patapsco. Perry Hall, Overlea and Sparrows Point.) All eight schools got acquainted as all eight will play each other in a round robin schedule in the inaugural … Read more

Local art students honored at BCPS High School Art Exhibition

Jayden Cole, Parkville High School, “Unnatural Selection”

Student artists from 13 high schools were honored for their work and talent during a June 4 reception and awards ceremony for Baltimore County Public Schools’ 38th Annual High School Art Exhibition. The juried exhibition featured the work of 124 student artists from all 24 comprehensive high schools, the Online Learning Program, and the three public … Read more

Firefighter battle a dumpster fire in Dundalk

-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company- Fire crews extinguished a dumpster fire last night in Dundalk According to the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company, units were dispatched for a reported commercial building fire at Midway Lumber on North Point Boulevard. Crews arrived after 8:30 p.m. on Monday and discovered a dumpster fire behind … Read more

Perry Hall HS teacher named Outstanding Mathematics Educator

Perry Hall High School announced that their math teacher Cassandra Pullin was named the 2026 MCTM Outstanding Mathematics Educator in the High School Teacher category. This distinction was awarded by the Board of the Maryland Council Teachers of Mathematics and the application process was very competitive this year. According to Perry Hall High School, Pullin’s … Read more

County announces traffic safety improvements near Oak Crest

–photo courtesy of Baltimore County- Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation announced near  completion a project designed to improve traffic safety along Walther Boulevard near the Oak Crest community in Carney. According to Baltimore County, the project was designed with discussion with Oak Crest residents enhancing safety for pedestrian crossings, reduce speeding and … Read more

Police officer shot in Pikesville area

There have been reports of a Baltimore County police officer being shot in the Pikesville area on Sunday. Baltimore County Police reported there was an incident in the 900 block Milford Mill Road on Sunday morning. “At approximately 8:50 a.m., officers from our Pikesville Precinct were responding to a suspicious person/indecent exposure call along a … Read more

Heat and humidity continues on Saturday

The National Weather Service Baltimore Washington reports the summer heat continues today with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and lower to middle 90s. Modest humidity will keep heat index values near the air temperature. With the heat comes a  Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for the area. The is a Slight Risk … Read more

Councilman Marks: Digital speed sign to be added on Joppa Rd

–The following article was submitted by the Office of Councilman David Marks- Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced today that the Department of Pubic Works and Transportation will install a new digital sign in the 3600 block of East Joppa Road in Carney to inform drivers of their speed. The solar-powered sign is similar to … Read more