Story Time with Poe returns to Baltimore County Public Library this summer

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Better “caw” your friends because everyone’s favorite Ravens mascot, Poe, is coming back to Baltimore County Public Library branches this summer. Poe will visit 13 branches and Northwest Regional Park in June and July.  The first stop will be on Monday, June 17, at the Reisterstown Branch. The Ravens mascot will visit the Towson branch on June 20, the Essex […]

LoonAsea announces grand opening date in Essex

ESSEX, MD—LoonAsea has announced a grand opening date in Essex. The former River Watch Restaurant & Marina was purchased by the owners of Looney’s last year.  This will mark the popular chain’s fifth location, with the others being in Perry Hall, Bel Air, Maple Lawn (Howard County), and College Park. LoonAsea will open on Thursday, June 20, 2024. “LoonAsea Maryland […]

Another round of midge treatment to occur along Back River next week

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability plans to conduct the next round of helicopter application of midge treatment along the Back River next week, Councilman David Marks announced on Thursday. The application is scheduled to occur on Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. As is often the case, timing will be dependent on changing […]

Shooting reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—Police are responding to a shooting in the Essex area. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, June 9, 2024 in the 300-block of Torner Place (21221). Initial reports indicate that a male victim sustained has been shot in the face. There has been no word on his condition. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a […]

One-mile section of MD 702 to be resurfaced in Essex

ESSEX, MD—A new pavement improvement project will bring delays and overnight closures to MD 702 in eastern Baltimore County beginning next week. The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin milling, patching, and resurfacing approximately one-mile of MD 702 from Middleborough Road to Back River Neck Road, including the roundabout at Hyde Park Road, starting on Monday, June 3. This project […]

Severe storms expected in Baltimore area on Thursday, into holiday weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Stormy weather is expected in the Baltimore area each day as the holiday weekend approaches. The National Weather Service says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected on Thursday afternoon and into the evening hours.  A few thunderstorms may be severe, with damaging wind gusts and hail as the primary threats. A few isolated instances of flooding are possible on […]