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Tuesday, May 7, to Tuesday, August 27 WMVFS Food Truck Tuesdays Spend the day with neighbors and support the White Marsh Volunteer Fire — EMS. Food, drinks, dessert and live music will be available at “Food Truck Tuesdays” events every Tuesday through August 27, 2024. Food trucks rotate weekly and include local favorites like Once Upon a Potato, Farm to Fork, Don’s Dogs, Mr. Souvlaki, Conrad’s, Jimmy’s Seafood, Miss Twist,...
Middle River serves pivotal role in Fleet Week
Martin State Airport, one of Maryland’s aviation crown jewels, and the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum hosted a two-day community open house and festival on June 15 June 16. The event featured aircraft on display, musical entertainment, souvenirs and local food vendors. Every summer, the highly anticipated Fleet Week is cherished in the Baltimore area, typically highlighted by a weekend of activities offering fun for families and exhibits that highlight Maryland’s rich aviation history. ...
Juneteenth Jubilee held at Essex library branch
Over the weekend, Baltimore County Public Library’s Essex branch hosted a celebratory event acknowledging Juneteenth. Observed every year on June 19, Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday in 2021. Since then, numerous institutions, organizations and communities — including many in Baltimore County — set the middle week of June aside for Juneteenth celebrations. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that the more than...
Perry Hall golf tourney celebrates 40 years
It is believed that the Perry Hall Father/Son and Mother/Daughter Golf Tournament is arguably the longest-running community golf tournament in Baltimore County. The first tournament was held in the summer of 1985. Since then, there have been 38 completed outings with two having been postponed due to weather. However, aside from not only being the longest-running golf tournament, it is a story of family and strong community. The first year...
Willie Mays, Giants' electrifying 'Say Hey Kid,' has died at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the Bay Area. “My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones,” son Michael Mays said in a statement released...
BCRP provides update on Rosedale skate park
The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks recently shared its latest compilation of construction photos of the new Hazelwood Skate Park in Rosedale. This $4.3 million project is expected to be completed by the fall, BCRP officials confirmed. Since BCRP and county government officials broke ground on the property last October, the skate parks construction seems to be making appreciable progress. In collaboration with the Baltimore County Skateboard Council,...
Former Councilwoman Cathy Bevins announces $20K challenge grant to Foundation for BCPL
The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library has announced a $20,000 challenge grant from former Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. This “10-Day/20K Challenge” aims to close out The BIG Give, the Foundation’s annual celebration of giving, which ends on June 30. Cathy Bevins, a passionate advocate for community services and public resources, has long recognized the vital role that libraries play in enriching the lives of Baltimore County residents. ...
Marks: Father's Day outage proves need for regional water authority
On Father’s Day, hundreds of my constituents in southern Perry Hall suddenly discovered that their water was out. In homes from Necker Avenue to Manorfield Road, families who were preparing for get-togethers and picnics were forced to cancel their plans. It was the second weekend in less than a month that the same area had been affected by a water outage. Our water system is largely controlled by Baltimore City,...
Another year in the books
June 14 marked the last day of instruction for Baltimore County Public Schools students. The 2023-24 school year was nothing short of eventful and was certainly one to remember. Replacing former superintendent Darryl Williams, Myriam Rogers took the reins and completed her first full year as the school system’s top administrator. She and her office...
Foundation for BCPL welcomes 3 board members
TOWSON — Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library recently announced the addition of three distinguished professionals to its board of directors: Shafiyq Hinton, Danielle Marshall and Mindy O’Malley. Each new member brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community enrichment and development. Shafiyq Hinton A lifelong resident of Baltimore County, Hinton understands...
Del. Ric Metzgar makes surprise on-air visit to Jamie Costello
Delegate Ric Metzgar went to the WMAR 2 News television studios last week to present news anchor Jamie Costello, a Rosedale native, with a Maryland General Assembly citation to recognize his 37 years of service at the station. This next to the last 6 p.m. newscast walk on the set visit was arranged by Delegate Metzgar’s office and the WMAR 2 news director. The citation read, “In recognition of his 37 Years of Broadcast Excellence at WMAR 2 News. As a reporter and later a News Anchor, the boy who grew up on Coco Road in Rosedale who enjoyed going to Stewart’s Root Beer never forgot his roots. Best of Luck to him.” Jamie Costello is a graduate of the Broadcast Institute of Maryland (BIM).
Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order, pardoning more than 175K marijuana convictions
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a historic executive order on Monday that issued more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions, the governor's office said. The Moore Administration said the pardons represent the largest that the state has facilitated to date while the governor's measure pertaining to cases relating to use of paraphernalia make Maryland the first state to take such an action, according to his office. "Maryland made...
Odd Fellows, VFW to host car show
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows North Point Lodge No. 4 will host a car show on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wells McComas VFW Post No. 2678 at 6521 North Point Road in Edgemere. Dash plaques, trophies and give-a-ways will be awarded at the event. The vet center mobile unit will be on hand to answer questions and assist veterans. Registration is $20. For more information, please call Dave Brown at 410-371-5739.
Roquan Smith is confident the Ravens' defense can still thrive after offseason departures
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Roquan Smith is in midseason form, in terms of sound bites at least. "We still have a lot of these dogs on the team, and it's just about staying hungry," the Baltimore linebacker said this week. "We hunt as a pack, and I think of like safaris and things like that — like a pack of hyenas, lions or whoever it is, don't really want to run up on those guys. So I feel like we got that kind of mindset...
Port of Baltimore fully reopens after Key Bridge collapse
Commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore is expected to return to normal levels next month, officials said Wednesday, after the channel fully reopened this week for the first time since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. “I’ve been waiting to say this for every day for the last 11 weeks: Maryland, the Fort McHenry Channel is fully cleared, and the Port of Baltimore is reopened for business,” Gov. Wes Moore said at a waterside news conference to highlight the...
How Dundalk Middle School students initiated change in their lunch menu
With more than 110,000 students in Baltimore County Public Schools, student feedback is pivotal to success. At Dundalk Middle School, every month, students are invited to attend Community School Committee meetings led by Community School Facilitator Billye Cooper. The meetings offer students the opportunity to share their ideas or opinions regarding the school. In the...
Police Blotter
Precinct 8 — Parkville JUNE 7: FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY, 2900 BLOCK OF SCHERER AVE, 21234 June 07, 2024 1:51 PM Between June 5 and 7, an unknown suspect(s) entered the location and committed a first-degree burglary. JUNE 5: SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY, 2900...
Avenue Community Calendar
Tuesday, May 7, to Tuesday, August 27 WMVFS Food Truck Tuesdays Spend the day with neighbors and support the White Marsh Volunteer Fire — EMS. Food, drinks, dessert and live music will be available at “Food Truck Tuesdays” events every Tuesday through August 27, 2024. Food trucks rotate weekly and include local favorites like Once Upon a Potato, Farm to Fork, Don’s Dogs, Mr. Souvlaki, Conrad’s, Jimmy’s Seafood, Miss Twist,...
Grocery Outlet is coming to Rosedale
A major discount grocery retailer will establish one of its newest regional locations in Rosedale. Replacing Price Rite supermarket, which closed last October, Grocery Outlet is slated to be the latest addition to the Rosedale Plaza shopping center. While it operated, Price Rite was the anchor for other businesses in Rosedale Plaza, which include a Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Subway, Snipes, a laundromat, cleaners, Chinese carryout, a liquor store and...
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