The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Goucher College announced a Baltimore County Executive Candidates Forum. The forum is nonpartisan and will provide Baltimore County residents and the public a special opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. The forum will feature candidates who will appear on the June Primary Election Ballot: Julian … Read more
Delegate Ryan Nawrocki announced he and fellow District 7A Delrgate Kathy Szeliga have written a letter to Maryland Senators and Congressman Andy Harris requesting a new eastbound ramp from Philadelphia Road to MD-43. We need real solutions to traffic and safety issues in District 7A, and this is one of them. I’m working with Delegate … Read more
Join Back River Restoration Committee for a Bengies Road cleanup on Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at 1225 Bengies Road. Coffee and donuts will be provided by BRRC for all volunteers. Community service and student service-learning hours are available for those that may need them. For more information, … Read more
–photo courtesy of BCPS Flickr- Baltimore County Public Schools, in partnership with Ray Lewis and the Ray of Hope Foundation, Possibilities for Change, J&B Medical, and the Stephen and Renee Biscotti Foundation, today announced the launch of the Rising Together Schoolwide Mental Health Screening Program. The program, which will be offered in 15 BCPS schools, … Read more
Baltimore County Police reported a juvenile has been arrested on Wednesday and charged with first-degree assault in connection with a reported stabbing in the 4600 block of Ebenezer Road, near Perry Hall High School on Friday, March 13. While the incident was reported to a Baltimore County Police School Resource Officer, a preliminary investigation determined … Read more
Community advocate and nonprofit leader Arkia Wade is officially announcing her candidacy for Baltimore County Council, District 9 next week. The Democratic candidate is running in the new District 9, which encompasses Dundalk, Edgemere and Rosedale. Wade said she has deep family roots in Dundalk, where her grandparents moved in the 1940s and lived for … Read more
-photos courtesy of BCPS Flickr- School educators from across Baltimore County have been selected as this year’s finalists for the BCPS Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Three local assistant principals in Dundalk, Essex and Parkville have been nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year. • Brianna … Read more
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public informational workshop, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, to provide information and gather community input on proposed pedestrian safety improvements along the MD 700 (Martin Boulevard) corridor from US 40 (Pulaski Highway) to MD 150 (Eastern Boulevard) in Middle River. The workshop … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about lowing high energy costs and property taxes; and rebuilding the Key Bridge Since Governor Moore took office over three years ago, it’s no surprise that things have not changed for the better. We are coming up on Crossover on March 23 when … Read more
A public workshop and hearing on the airport’s Airport Noise Zone (ANZ) will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hangar 4, Martin State Airport The ANZ is required under the Maryland Environmental Noise Act and helps guide land use and development around the airport while addressing aircraft noise impacts … Read more
The National Weather Service Baltimore Washington reports the region could experience severe thunderstorms on Monday. Damaging winds (some with gusts up to 70 to 80 mph) and a few tornadoes are possible. Eastern Baltimore County has been listed as an Enhanced risk for widespread storms. Baltimore County Public Schools announced they are closing three hours … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools announced all schools and offices will close three hours early tomorrow, Monday, March 16. This is from the prediction of the dangerous storm system that is expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon. BCPS said they were concerned about student travel and safety. Afternoon prekindergarten classes and all afterschool and evening activities are … Read more
A stabbing was reported near Perry Hall High School on Friday morning. The school said one of their students was injured. According to the White Marsh police precinct and Councilman David Marks, the stabbing took place around 7:45 a.m. in the vicinity of Perry Hall High School but it did not occur on the school … Read more
THE AVENUE at White Marsh announced Second Chance Plants will hold a Soft Opening on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The new store will have cold tolerant plants, pansies, fruit trees and more! Their garden center is located in the back parking lot by Kobe Japanese Steak & Seafood House. The official grand … Read more
The Office of Baltimore County Councilman David Marks is alerting motorists about a single lane closure in Kingsville next week. The Bradshaw Road bridge over Interstate-95 will close for a bridge inspection by the Maryland Transportation Authority on Friday, March 20 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. One lane will be closed at a time, … Read more
It was disappointing to see that SB 15, a bill to improve accountability and transparency within Baltimore County Public Schools, was defeated by the Baltimore County Senate Delegation. The bill had bipartisan support. Democratic Sen. Carl Jackson and Republican Ryan Nawrocki both cross-filed the bill; Democratic County Councilman Mike Ertel and Republican Councilman David Marks … Read more
The following article was submitted by the Office of Councilman David Marks about the Police and Community Relations Council (PCRC) meeting addressing this past weekend’s incident at White Marsh Mall. On Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 a monthly meeting of the Police and Community Relations Council (PCRC) was attended by over 100 community members in response to … Read more
The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting an Open House on Wednesday. March 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Essex CDC Office, 25 Eastern Boulevard, Suite 98 in Essex. The opening house will gather community input on the Eastern Boulevard Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Study. This study, conducted in partnership with a Baltimore … Read more
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a letter to parents that there is a possibility of another student walkout on Friday, March 13 at BCPS secondary schools. The full letter is below: School administration has been informed that on Friday, March 13, some secondary students may participate in the Maryland Youth Walkout. While students have … Read more
The next Perry Hall Improvement Association Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at Brightview Senior Living, 9657 Belair Road in the Dorsey Room. Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Schellenberger is the guest speaker. Other issues and concerns within the Perry Hall area will be discussed. For more information, visit the PHIA … Read more
Baltimore County Police responded to Vincent Farm Elementary School in the 6000 block of Ebenezer Road following reports that pepper spray had been discharged on a school bus on Wednesday, March 11 after 9:30 a.m. The investigation determined the student located the pepper spray at their bus stop just prior to boarding the bus. A … Read more