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Dundalk Heritage Fair returns with rides, pig races, rock 'n' roll
Dundalk’s annual Heritage Fair returned in full force this weekend. With sunny skies overhead, thousands came back to Heritage Park to catch the three-day festival of live music, fair rides, games and all sorts of family-friendly entertainment. Started in 1976 to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial, the annual festival is a celebration of Dundalk’s patriotic spirit put on by the Heritage Association of Greater Dundalk. ...
BRRC hosts yet another successful golf tournament
On a seasonably warm day with perfect weather, the Back River Restoration Committee assembled to hosted one of its highly cherished events to close out the month of June. BRRC’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament, held on June 28 at Rocky Point Golf Course in Essex, sold out once again. As it has been for the 12 prior events, the tournament fundraiser was a big draw, attracting nearly 150 participants. For...
CCBC earns financial reporting honors for 26th consecutive year
The Government Finance Officers Association recently awarded the Community College of Baltimore County with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2023. This certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management, CCBC officials said in an announcement released June 26. “We are...
Olszewski names acting fire chief, director of aging
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski made the following personnel announcements on July 1: Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ebbert has been named Acting Fire Chief of the Baltimore County Fire DepartmentElisabeth A. Sachs has been named Acting Director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging Assistant Chief Scott Ebbert brings over 29 years of firefighting and EMS experience and is 25-year veteran of the Baltimore County Fire Department, where he has...
Baltimore County has had 30% fewer shootings compared to last year's midpoint
Baltimore County officials announced this week that the county has continued to experience sharp declines in homicides and nonfatal shootings over the first half of 2024. As of July 1, 2024, the county recorded 11 homicides: down over 31 percent year-over-year — and down over 66 percent compared to the same time period in 2021. In addition, Baltimore County has experienced a more than 30 percent decrease in non-fatal shootings...
Moore says light rail planned for Baltimore
Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is moving forward with plans for a new light rail project in Baltimore, the governor wrote on social media on Thursday. Last year, Moore said his administration was reviving an east-west transit project that was nixed by his predecessor, former Gov. Larry Hogan. However, Moore was not specific last year about how the project would take shape, whether as a light rail, rapid bus system or a combination of mass transit options. ...
Councilman Marks: 'Rezoning process nears conclusion'
On June 27th, hundreds of residents packed Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh to offer opinions on the future of eastern Baltimore County. We are nearing the conclusion of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process, the year-long effort by the planning board and county council to review the development potential of land throughout Baltimore County. The CZMP will have a profound impact on the future of eastern Baltimore County. ...
Committee members sought for elementary school boundary studies in White Marsh-Middle River area
Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced the school system is seeking parent and staff volunteers to serve on two committees: one based in eastern Baltimore County and the other on the west side. These committee members would be tasked with studying boundary lines affecting the Holly Manor community in Catonsville and the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction between White Marsh and Chase. The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary...
Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson is the 1st participant in this year's Home Run Derby
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunnar Henderson is headed to the Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball said on social media Sunday night that the Baltimore shortstop was the first player in the competition after he confirmed his participation. Around the same time, the announcement went up on the scoreboard at Camden Yards as Henderson came up to bat in the third inning against Texas. “Watching it as a kid growing up,...
Essex woman indicted for theft, insurance fraud
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently announced the indictment of a former Maryland state employee stemming from two instances involving alleged theft and insurance fraud. Essex resident Shanell Angelia West was allegedly involved in a theft scheme related to her former employment at the Maryland Department of Labor in the first criminal case, officials said. The 45-year-old is charged with theft scheme valued between $1,500 and $25,000, counterfeiting of private...
Police Blotter
Precinct 8 — Parkville JUNE 22: SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY 3000 WOODSIDE AVENUE, 21234 June 24, 2024 At approximately 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the location and stole a motorcycle. The suspect fled before police arrival. JUNE 24: SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY,...
Dundalk Independence Day Parade is soon approaching
By the time you read this (Thursday) we will be just a week away from the Dundalk Independence Day Parade!!! It is important to note that this year’s event is our 90th PARADE!! Your Dundalk Independence Day Committee has been working hard all year to put together a spectacular event that children and adults alike can enjoy. We are excited to brag about keeping a continuous Parade for 89 years. ...
Child care is scarce in Maryland and the nation — and the pandemic made matters worse
Halfway through her 12-week maternity leave last summer, Sarah Haddaway didn’t expect the trouble that would accompany her search for child care. After unexpected rejections from one fully booked child care facility after another, the lifelong resident of Maryland’s western panhandle began calling every provider she could find. Almost 11 months later, Haddaway’s son Brooks — who just turned 1 — is on at least seven providers’ waitlists. He’s been...
Jim Hock steps down as BQIA president
After serving for a decade as Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association’s highest-ranking official, Jim Hock decided it was time for new leadership and fresh ideas. BQIA’s most recent monthly meeting on June 13 was Hock’s last meeting as the president of the organization. “After having it for 10 years, you don’t want to get stale in your thoughts,” Hock said. ...
LoonAsea opens in Essex
A new dock bar, restaurant and marina, has opened on an Essex waterfront. LoonAsea, a spinoff of the regionally known Looney’s Pub chain, officially opened its doors on June 20. The eatery is located at 207 Nanticoke Road and replaces the former River Watch Restaurant & Marina. Perfectly positioned on Hopkins Creek in Essex, LoonAsea...
Maryland gas prices continue dropping over week
Average gasoline prices in Maryland have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.50 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,167 stations in Maryland. Prices in Maryland are 16.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.4 cents in the last week and stands at $3.76 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Maryland was priced...
Overlea Farmers' Market returns
All over the county, state and nation, the long-awaited farmers’ market season is in full swing. In recent years, Overlea Farmers’ Market is one of eastern Baltimore County’s prize possessions and highlights of the summer months. Back for its ninth year, Overlea Farmers’ Market began June 8 and will run until Oct. 26. It reconvenes every other Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on parking lot of Natural History...
CCBC covers summer tuition for high schoolers, forgives student debt
The Community College of Baltimore County recently announced impactful, student-centered initiatives that will soon take effect. These efforts include covering summer tuition for high school students in the Early College Access Program (ECAP) and forgiving approximately $2.2 million in outstanding student debt, schools officials said. These initiatives, aimed at enhancing accessibility and affordability for students pursuing higher education, are an extension of CCBC’s “long history of breaking down financial barriers...
Olszewski establishes Agriculture Advisory Board, announces members
TOWSON — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued an executive order to formally establish the Baltimore County Agriculture Advisory Board, the county government announced June 24. The new Advisory Board will guide county government as it seeks to support, promote, and market agriculture, strengthen industry workforce pipelines, increase public awareness and help drive a data-informed long-term strategy on matters pertaining to agriculture. “Agriculture is an essential part of Baltimore County’s...
'Bury the power lines'
The energy sector is transforming across the United States. In Maryland, environmental groups have successfully pushed to close down one of the state’s last coal-powered plants, at Brandon Shores in northern Anne Arundel County. That development has prompted BGE to expand the capacity along the transmission line that extends from the Graceton Substation in Harford County to the Batavia Road Substation in Harford County. ...
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