State designates Essex as Maryland Sustainable Community

Essex is now qualified to apply for State funding for projects leading to increased economic, transportation and housing choices, and environmental improvements. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded Essex the designation of Maryland Sustainable Community, based on an application submitted in April by the Baltimore County Department of Planning, the Eastern Baltimore County Task Force, and […]

Middle River property owner fined $74K for junk removal

Councilwoman Cathy Bevins announced on Tuesday that Baltimore County had billed the owner of the Federal Depot, located at 2800 Eastern Boulevard in Middle River, $74,089.53 for the costs associated with removing junk, trash, and debris from the property including piles of disposed tires and boats. “The owner of the Depot must be held accountable for allowing this property to fall […]

Man pulls gun during Walther Boulevard drug deal, 2 robberies reported in Essex

Police are investigating two Essex robberies and a gun-related incident that took place in Nottingham this week. At 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 30, an individual walked into the MetroPCS store located in the 100-block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex (21221) The suspect implied a gun and robbed the store of money and the store phone. At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, […]

Woman robbed in Carney, attempted break-in reported at Walther Liquors

Police are investigating several robberies, burglaries, and assaults that were reported over the past week. Sometime between midnight on Tuesday, July 10, and 4:30 a.m. on Friday, July 13, an individual attempted to enter Walther Liquors, located in the 8600-block of Walther Boulevard (21236). Pry marks were observed on the rear door and door jam. No entry was gained. At […]