ESSEX, MD—Two new businesses, both owned by Essex residents, will celebrate their grand openings on Eastern Boulevard this Saturday, thanks to a state program aimed at filling vacant spaces. The Essex Community Development Corporation announced that The Comfy Cup and Baltimore Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The projects were made possible through Project Restore 2.0, a Maryland Department […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a series of robberies and burglaries that have occurred in the Rosedale, Nottingham, and Essex areas since Sept. 7. All of the suspects remain at large. The incidents include: Sept. 10, Essex: A second-degree burglary was reported at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Eastern Boulevard. Sept. 9, Rosedale: At […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Shoppers Food, a regional grocery chain, will shutter four of its Maryland locations by mid-October, the company’s parent, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), announced Thursday. The closures are part of an effort to optimize the chain’s regional footprint amid ongoing financial challenges. The affected stores are located at 1200 Eastern Blvd., Essex; 7790 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton; 1170 W. […]
ESSEX, MD—The Essex Community Development Corporation is hosting its second “Summer Second Friday” event tonight, transforming the area in front of its office into a community celebration with music, art, food and local vendors. The “Chalk and Chill” event, which runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 25 Eastern Blvd., promises a night of activities for all ages. Live […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating an assault, a burglary, and three robberies that were reported in northeast Baltimore County over the past week. At approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, a group of suspects someone of their property in the 1700-block of Weston Avenue in Parkville (21234). At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, a known suspect robbed […]
ESSEX, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash on I-695 in the Essex area. At just before 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18, the Maryland State Highway Administration advised that the I-695 inner loop had been shut down at MD 150 (Exit 38) due to an accident. All inner loop lanes are currently closed. There has been no word […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Following a community meeting Wednesday evening, Maryland Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga are urging immediate action to address what they describe as increasing traffic hazards along Eastern Boulevard in Baltimore County. Both delegates called for swift changes, particularly a reduction in the speed limit, to prevent further accidents and fatalities on the state roadway. “Eastern Boulevard has […]
ESSEX, MD—A special holiday event is coming to the Essex area. Grinchmas in July will be held at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Grinch will be ready for photo opps, and there will also be special Grinch crafts for the kids. Attendees will also […]