Precinct 9 — White Marsh APRIL 22: SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY, 8000 BLOCK OF PHILADELPHIA RD, 21237 April 22, 2024 2:36 PM Between 3:30 p.m. on April 19 and 2 p.m. on April 22, an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the location and stole property. ...

Upcoming competition for CCBC-Essex sports teams Friday, April 26 Men’s lacrosse: Region 20 semifinals @ Anne Arundel Community College (opponent and time TBA) Saturday, April 27 Baseball: vs. Chesapeake College @ Wye Mills, Md., non and 2:30 p.m. (double-header) ...

ABERDEEN — The United States Army officially implemented its revised conservation and revitalization plan for the Chesapeake Bay as part of Aberdeen Proving Ground’s 2024 Earth Day celebration. The plan — referred to as the Chesapeake Bay Strategy — is a revision of the Army’s 2009 strategy. Officials stated that because of modernization and numerous partnerships associated with the Chesapeake Bay and environmental conservation, a revised plan was necessary. “There...

Last week, officials from the Baltimore County Police Department met with local residents to discuss the proposed renovation and expansion of the Essex Police Precinct. The new building construction and its potential impact on the community were other points of emphasis during the hour-long forum on April 18 at the Essex Senior Center. Capt. Joe Peach, commander of Precinct 11 (Essex), was in attendance along with BCPD Chief Robert McCullough. ...

TOWSON — In a gala celebration that honored Baltimore County Public Schools’ most noteworthy educators, Melissa Lingenfelder of Essex’s Sandalwood Elementary School was named the district’s principal of the year. The 90-minute BCPS Champions for Children Gala also recognized the BCPS Teacher of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year in addition to eight other honorees, including rising star teacher of the year, supervisory leader of the year, supporting services employee of the year and more. ...

The 2024 legislative session in Annapolis ended just a few short weeks ago. This year, there were 3,480 bills introduced in the House and Senate. While each bill introduced is entitled to a bill hearing, not every bill gets voted on. Senators are able to introduce up to 25 bills each. Delegates do not have limits, but they do not generally introduce that many. ...

Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to enter and leave the city’s port starting on Thursday — a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub that has remained closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. The new channel will be 35 feet (12 meters) deep, which is a substantial increase over the three other temporary channels established in recent weeks. It puts the cleanup effort slightly ahead of schedule, as officials...

Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that killed a woman in Parkville, authorities said. On the afternoon of April 21, some time around 3 p.m., police officers from the Parkville Precinct responded to the Unit Block of Whitelaw Place for a reported homicide, according to officials. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Moments later, Baltimore County paramedics arrived...

Families invited to visit MSB’s campus April 27 for a day of games, food/drink, music, vendors, and more in celebration of accessibility and all abilities OVERLEA — This weekend, The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) will host the third annual See Beyond Festival on its campus at 3501 Taylor Ave. in the Overlea-Parkville area, This free, community event encourages people of all ages and abilities to “see beyond” the...

An explosion razed a home in suburban Baltimore, officials said, sending one person to the hospital for injuries and requiring aid from dozens of firefighters to douse the flames. Baltimore County fire officials said they were called to the scene in the Essex community east of Baltimore just after 11 p.m. Saturday. There crews found the home engulfed by fire, WBAL-TV reported. One man with burn injuries that were considered...

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore visited the Maryland Department of the Environment’s headquarters in Baltimore in celebration of Earth Day, his office announced on April 22. During the visit, the governor discussed the agency’s work to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and promote environmental stewardship. He also participated in a ceremonial tree planting and signed an executive order establishing the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership—a new group of state agencies, educators,...

TOWSON — County Executive Johnny Olszewski recently announced that Baltimore County is offering free trees to residents in recognition of Arbor Day. Trees may be preordered online and picked up on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 by appointment only, or will be available on a first come-first served event on Sunday, April 28. “Trees are critical infrastructure for our communities and for our environment, and every tree planted helps increase the County’s tree canopy, curtail stormwater runoff and erosion and reduce greenhouse gasses...

We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. I have received your phone calls and emails about the traffic issues, and I have experienced it first-hand. This is a traffic nightmare that goes beyond our district, as it is all over the Baltimore Metropolitan area. It will only worsen once the Port of Baltimore becomes fully operational. ...

One of the most important panels in Baltimore County is the Planning Board, an advisory body that recommends land use and infrastructure policies in Baltimore County. The current Planning Board includes eight members nominated by the County Executive, and one nominated by each Councilmember; the chair and vice-chair require Council confirmation. On April 15, I introduced legislation that would allow for the public and the County Council to review those...

It was clear from the start of this offseason that the Baltimore Ravens were going to lose quite a few players to free agency. Now that the extent of those exits is a little more clear, they’ll have a chance to do some real adding — in the draft. “Obviously, it’s always hard to see some of your favorite players go to other teams. I mean, that’s been a challenge,”...

Meet Kenwood senior Yeily Benitez, a student in the IB Diploma Magnet, who recently received the life-changing Banneker/Key Scholarship by The University of Maryland, which will provide her with a full ride for her four years of undergraduate studies. Yeily’s story is a remarkable blend of academic dedication and extracurricular passion. Engaged in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Kenwood High School, she balances her love for soccer, academics, and...

Precinct 8 — Parkville APRIL 9: ROBBERY, WALTHER BLVD & UPTON RD, 21236 April 09, 2024 11:50 PM At approximately 11:40 p.m. on April 9, an unknown suspect in a vehicle with an implied weapon robbed the victim and fled in the victim’s vehicle. ...

Upcoming competition for CCBC-Essex sports teams Thursday, April 18 Baseball: vs. Hagerstown Community College @ CCBC-Essex Field, noon and 2:30 p.m. (double-header) Saturday, April 20 Men’s lacrosse: vs. Mercer County Community College @ CCBC-Dundalk Stadium, 2 p.m. ...

For years, longtime Baltimore County Public Schools educator Tracey Dowling has had a deep-rooted passion for showing gratitude to others, mainly through baking and distributing sweet treats to difference makers in the community. Her latest effort involved arranging the preparation of baked goods for recovery workers at the site of the Key Bridge collapse along with other first responders in the area, including firefighters with the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department. ...