Christmas Bazaar Community and Craft Fair in Rosedale

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Shop local this Christmas and enjoy an afternoon of holiday fun at Rosedale Recreation Activity Center on Sunday, December 13 from noon to 4 p.m.  The Christmas Bazaar Community and Craft Fair features 40 local vendors selling unique gifts, handmade treasures, festive décor, stocking stuffers, and special surprises for everyone on your gift list. Best … Read more

Morningside House of Satyr Hill holding Grand Reveal Celebration

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The following article was submitted by the Morningside House of Satyr Hill as their Grand Reveal Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11. The wait is over! Morningside House of Satyr Hill is excited to unveil its fresh, new look following a comprehensive, top-to-bottom renovation. The senior living community invites residents, families, local professionals, and … Read more

November Coffee & Conversation set for Life Center in Essex

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The next Coffee & Conversation is scheduled Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9–10:30 a.m. at Life Center,in 200 N. Marlyn Ave. in Essex. This is an opportunity for commercial property owners, business owners and operators, and community leaders with an interest in Essex to come together, connect, and share ideas. This gathering provides a welcoming space … Read more

Mathis guest speaker at November Chesapeake Republican Club meeting

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The Chesapeake Republican Club will hold its next meeting in Dundalk on Tuesday, Nov. 10 The keynote speaker will be Jimmy Mathis. The meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the North Point branch of the Baltimore County Public Library at the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue. … Read more

Baltimore County Public Library- North Point Branch now reopen

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–photo courtesy of BCPL- Baltimore County Public Library announced the North Point Branch, including the book drop, has reopened. The branch reopened on Friday, November 6 after it closed in June to finish replacing its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. “As a community institution, we are thrilled to reopen our doors to our … Read more

Eastside Council Races still too close to call as mail-in ballots being counted

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There are still no declared winners in the vacant County Council races in District 8 (Essex & Middle River) and District 9 (Dundalk, Rosedale and Sparrows Point) The Democratic candidates Shronda Dillard-Huffman and Arkia Wade have cut into the lead after the latest rounds of mail-in ballots, but Republican candidates Josh Sines and Tim Fazenbaker … Read more

Sparrows Point & Dundalk win regional boys soccer titles

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Dundalk and Sparrows Point Boys Soccer teams won their regional titles and are playing in the state quarterfinals on Saturday. Sparrows Point took their usual pathway in the 2A North II Region by defeating Dunbar 8-0 in the first round, won at Chesapeake 7-0 in the semifinals and defeated rival Eastern Tech 2-1 in the … Read more

Voters pass Question N to green light new Essex library

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Baltimore County Public Library is celebrating about the voters passed Question N in the General Election. This passage provides the funding for a new library in Essex. “New Essex Branch incoming! Question N passed in [Tuesday’s] election, which provides nearly $60 million for the construction of a new Essex Branch ” said a statement from … Read more

Aviation museum holding tree lighting and holiday train garden

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The holidays are taking flight at The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum with two festive events filled with holiday cheer, aviation history and special memories. The free Holiday Tree Lighting is set for  Friday, November 27, at 5 p.m., featuring light refreshments and complimentary museum access. Then their train garden opens for the season … Read more

19-year-old man shot on Clementine Court in Rosedale

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Baltimore County Police continue to investigate a Rosedale shooting on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the unit block of Clementine Court for a reported shooting just before 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they located a 19-year-old male suffering from a graze wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries.  … Read more

COMMENTARY- Mail-in ballots could decide new council races in Districts 8 & 9

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Early Voting in Baltimore County

The question is how many mail-in ballots are out there? We know that in Council Districts 8 and 9, Republicans Josh Sines is leading Democrat Shronda Dillard-Huffman (13,886 to 11,824) and Tim Fazenbaker is leading Democrat Arkia Wade (11, 094 to 10,020 votes) Are these races over? Not until all the mail-ballots have been counted. … Read more

Incumbents reelected; new Council races too close to call

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This article has been updated All local state Senators and members of the House of Delegates have been reelected. Eastcountytimes.com projected 8th District state Senator Carl Jackson and Delegates Nick Allen, Harry Bhandari and Kim were reelected last night along with 7th District Senator J.B Jennings. Now it is projected 6th District Sen. Johnny Ray … Read more

All local football teams begin playoffs this week

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The MPSSAA football playoffs begin this week. Every MPSSAA team is invited to the playoffs (no teams has had to qualify since 2019) and all nine local schools have accepted the invitation.

4A East

Dundalk finished the season with a road win at Hereford. The Owls won six of their last seven games after starting 0-2. Dundalk is the third seed and hosts Glen Burnie in the 4A East Region. Glen Burnie defeated Perry Hall in Week 1 48-22.

4A/3A North
Kenwood wrapped up the two seed in this region by winning at Dulaney on Saturday. The Bluebirds completed its best regular season since 2019. They are looking for their first playoff win since 2023 when they host Digital Harbor on Thursday.

Parkville defeated Catonsville on Saturday to finish 3-6 and that is good enough to give the Knights the fourth seed and a home playoff game. Parkville hosts Dulaney on Saturday. Dulaney defeated the Knights 13-12 during the regular season.

Perry Hall picked up their first win of 2026 by defeating Overlea 26-6. It appeared the Gators would play Kenwood in the first round but the win moved Perry Hall to sixth place. They play at Woodlawn in the first round.

3A East
Overlea was trying to finish 5-4 and take the fourth seed but they lost at Perry Hall. The FFalcos fall to the sixth seed at 4-5. The play at Baltimore City College this weekend.

Patapsco’s three game winning streak came to an end at Loch Raven. The Patriots finished as the seventh seed and play at Aberdeen.

2A
Eastern Tech is making their first playoff appearance since 2022 ( the school declined playoff invitations the past few seasons).
The Mavericks started off strong at 4-0, had a three-game losing streak and got back on track by winning their final two road games against Western Tech and Chesapeake.
Tech takes the two seed in the region and host North Harford on Friday. The Mavericks would host the winner of Winters Mill and CM Wright, if they beat North Harford.

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Portion of I-695 near Parkville to close, detour this weekend

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will temporarily close and detour the interchange exit ramp from westbound I-695 (Baltimore Beltway Outer Loop) to northbound MD 147 (Harford Road) in Parkville this weekend. The closure will allow crews to install a new underground drainage pipe. The work is expected to be completed by 8 … Read more

Eastern Tech Flag Football receives Ravens tickets and Ravens visit

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Dunkin’ and the Baltimore Ravens teamed up to attend  Eastern Tech High School on Monday to the girls flag football team  tickets to the Ravens’ Thursday, November 5 home game Dunkin’ and the Ravens surprised Coach Keith Wilson and the Eastern Tech girls flag football team with 44 tickets to Thursday’s Ravens game against Jacksonville. … Read more