Santa and Wise Avenue VFC to Tour Dundalk


The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company (WAVFC) announced on its website a schedule of their annual tradition of bringing Santa around on the Fire Engine onto Dundalk neighborhood streets. The Santa/Fire Engine tour will run from Friday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 22 starting at 6 p.m.

WAVFC stated that the schedule and times are subject to change based on emergencies calls, bad weather and personnel available. Residents living on a small street/court and/or dead end, are advised to go the nearest corner to see Santa as getting in and out of those areas can be difficult when not on an emergency response.

The website has a list of the streets where Santa is scheduled to arrive but not every street is listed on the website. Residents are asked to click on each map for each day to get an approximation on Santa’s stops.

WAVFC announced in September it was canceling its 2020 train garden as a result of COVID-19.

County Confirms BCPS Victim of Cyber Attack


The Baltimore County Government released a statement on Wednesday morning confirming that Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) was a victim of a ransomware attack that closed its virtual school program for the day.

“We are aware that BCPS has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Our Office of Information Technology is working closely with them to offer technical assistance and guidance,” said the statement.

“We do not have any reason to believe that Baltimore County Government systems have been compromised, but the County’s Information Technology team is closely inspecting its network and all devices out of an abundance of caution, and has put in place additional security measures. We will continue to work with BCPS to help address this issue so that remote learning can resume as soon as possible.”

BCPS Schools CLOSED Wednesday After Network Outage

BCPS Site Might Be Hacked and Please Stay Off Site and Laptops


Baltimore County Public Schools will start their Thanksgiving holiday a day early. The school system had to close its virtual learning setting unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 25 after a network outage. The BCPS site is down this morning and everyone have been advised not to access the school laptops or go to the BCPS website as Baltimore County Government has confirmed BCPS has been a victim of a ransomware attack.

Mychael Dickerson, Chief of Staff for Baltimore County Public Schools, released a statement on Twitter.

“Due to issues with our network, all Baltimore County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.”

Man Shot in Rosedale Monday Night


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting in Rosedale Monday night that left one man injured.

Officers responded to a call for a shooting just before 9:30 p.m. on November 23, where they located the victim outside of the townhomes in the unit block of Breslin Court in Rosedale.

The victim, an adult man, was transported to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower body. He is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect(s) left the scene prior to police arrival.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are still investigating the motive for this crime. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call 410-307-2020.

Essex Fire Reported on Villa Capri Circle


Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in the 100 block of Villa Capri Circle in Essex Monday night. Crews were on the scene with a fire showing from second floor of a residential house on Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m.

The fire was reported extinguished at 10:48 p.m.

All residents were rescued safely with no injuries reported.

Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting This Sunday


The Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting will be held this Sunday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Poplar Place Center at the corner of Wise Avenue and Merritt Boulevard.

This is a completely outdoor event and face coverings and social distancing are required. Santa, the Grinch and live horses will be there.

The event is being hosted by the Eastern Regional LIONS CLUB.

For more information, go to the Dundalk Christmas Tree Lighting Facebook page.

Overnight House Fire Reported in Edgemere


-photo courtesy of Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company Facebook page-

Baltimore County Fire Department reported a residential fire on Sparrows Point Road in Edgemere on Saturday around 12:42 a.m.

Crews reported the single family home was fully envolved and there were reports of partial collapse.

Crews were fighting the fire from outside the structure.

No injuries were reported and the fire was under control at 2:21 a.m.

Person Injured in Perry Hall Basement Fire


White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reported crews were on scene of a dwelling fire in the 9000 block of Kilbride Road on the corner of Ebenezer Road in Perry Hall.

The fire started Thursday, Nov. 19 before 9 a.m.

The fire department stated one person was trapped by later rescued from the home.

“EMS was able to care for patient removed from fire. Patient is now conscious and alert and being transported to an area hospital in stable, non-life threatening condition,” said a statement from Baltimore County.

The fire was placed under control in the basement.

Middle River Boat Parade Returns for 2020


The Middle River Parade of Lighted Boats will kick off the Holiday Season by lighting up Middle River area with the best display of boats in the area on Saturday, Nov. 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.

The parade is in its 20th year and takes place in the Wilson Point area and can be seen at the waterfront restaurants in that area.

The parade could be watched from Wilson Point Park in previous years, but there is no word if the park will be available for viewing with social distance guidelines.

For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/mrboatparade