Bowley’s Quarters Archives

Local community, business organizations send letter to MDOT regarding ‘unsafe’ stretch of I-95

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than a dozen local community groups and business organizations have written a letter to Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld regarding what they deem to be an unsafe stretch of Interstate 95 in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County. The letter reads as follows: Secretary Paul Wiedefeld (MDOT), We are writing today concerning the ongoing construction […]

Two-alarm apartment fire reported in Bowleys Quarters

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Two firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries. No civilians were injured. The Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. Original story below… ——— BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in Bowleys Quarters. The blaze was reported at around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday evening in the unit block of Starwood Court (21220). Units arrived to find fire […]

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Community meeting scheduled to address safety on Eastern Avenue

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland State Highway Administration will hold a community meeting to present recommendations from a study that examined safety concerns along Eastern Avenue in Middle River. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Bowleys Quarters Improvement Association hall (1124 Bowleys Quarters Road). Senator J.B. Jennings, Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy […]

Councilman Marks, local community groups announce series of litter clean-ups

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks and several local community groups have announced a series of litter clean-up events throughout northeastern Baltimore County in the coming weeks. Students seeking service hours or those looking to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend. Friday, March 29, 2024 10 a.m. 4300 Fitch Avenue (21236) MD Waterways Foundation Saturday, April 20, 2024 […]

Baltimore County announces plans to acquire portions of former C.P. Crane plant in Middle River to preserve as parkland

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Forsite Development, a coal plant remediation company, has entered into an agreement with Baltimore County for the acquisition of portions of the former Charles P. Crane generating station in Middle River. This transaction will help to preserve the area’s natural resources and provide a place for county residents to enjoy. The 153-acre site is being purchased by Baltimore […]

Councilman Marks: Digital speed sign to be installed along Eastern Avenue, safety study coming in March

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Councilman David Marks on Thursday said that safety improvements are being discussed along a busy stretch of Eastern Avenue. Councilman Marks, Middle River’s state legislators, and several stakeholders have met with Maryland State Highway Administration engineers to press for immediate and long-term improvements to the Eastern Avenue corridor in Middle River. A safety study will be completed in […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Middle River area

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Semaj Blackston, 13, is 5’05” tall and weighs 135 pounds. She was last seen in the Middle River area wearing black and white plaid jacket and gray pants. Anyone with information on Semaj Blackston’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

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Police seek to identify pedal boat found in Middle River after storm

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking to identify the owner of a pedal boat that was located in Middle River. The boat was found after heavy rains and wind swept through the area on Tuesday night. The serial number on the boat is “LLTD1624F394. Anyone with information on this boat is asked to contact police at 410-887-0279.