ESSEX, MD—Baltimore native and renowned national music artist Andy Bopp will host his debut art exhibit, “Wire” in Essex later this month. The art exhibit will showcase photographs of hand-sculpted wire structures on canvas, a project that has been one year in the making. The exhibit is very unique, as it uses broken guitar strings as inspiration. The event will […]
The following is an update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. Election Day is almost here! Next Tuesday, November 5, marks a pivotal moment for the 2024 presidential election. Early voting has already begun, and as your elected officials, we encourage everyone to take advantage of this essential democratic right. Every vote counts, and every voter matters in making a […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library on Tuesday introduced its latest innovation in community outreach—the STREAM Vehicle, a mobile library designed to bring educational programming with cutting-edge technology, creativity and fun to youth and families across Baltimore County. Along with traditional services, this library on wheels offers hands-on experiences with makerspaces, fiber arts, virtual reality, gaming, music creation and traditional arts […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Police are reminding residents that all ten of their precincts offer “Transaction Safe Zones” for child custody exchanges and online purchase transactions. These zones provide a safe and monitored location for the public to conduct these transactions. They are open to the public, well-lit, and under video surveillance 24/7. The zones are clearly marked with signage. The […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is once again encouraging residents to beautify their communities by participating in the county’s “Fall Litter Blitz.” County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the initiative on Thursday, October 24, inviting groups and residents to organize and participate in litter cleanups throughout the county. “Environmental action begins at home and in our communities, and it’s up to all of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A former state employee from Essex has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and theft charges. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that Shanell Angelia West, 46, has pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County in separate cases involving insurance fraud and felony theft. The charges stemmed from her actions during and after her employment with […]
ESSEX, MD—Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Essex on Wednesday. At around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1000-block of Eastern Boulevard (21221). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Kia was traveling westbound when it struck the pedestrian, who was attempting to cross the street […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education is seeking volunteers to serve on its Ethics Review Panel, which advises the board on its ethics code policies. According to a press release from the school system, the panel consists of five members who are appointed by the board. To be eligible for the position, applicants must be at least 18 years […]