The Essex community mourns the passing of legendary pop and country singer Ronnie Dove, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 91. A top-charting recording artist who achieved 23 consecutive national hits, Dove maintained a special lifelong bond with the Baltimore area and local fans. He fondly remembered his connection to … Read more
June 16, 1975: Stephen G. Brenner, the original “Bozo the Clown” at Super Sunday in Essex, Maryland.
Band playing on stage in front of Royal Cue Billiards on Eastern Ave. on Super Sunday, 1975. Publisher – The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc.
First Grader Matthew W. won the Karaoke Stars Stage Contest for having the most votes for him at The Heritage Society on Sunday 9/18/16. Fifty dollars was awarded to Matthew but he also won a second prize for his school Oliver Beach Elementary. $150 was presented to his Music Teacher Mandi Michaels to use for … Read more
The Voodoo Yahoos perform “Get Ready” by The Temptations at Essex Day 2015. Video by Alice Wagner.
Click to view The Avenue News Essex Day 2015 photo gallery 40 years of Essex Day, 40 years of good weather By Dan Baldwin, The Avenue News With an early morning overcast and pockets of rain showers it seemed like history was going to be made on Sunday, Sept. 27. It looked like it was … Read more
It was 40 years ago that Essex made history when the 400 and 500 blocks of Eastern Boulevard were shut down between Woodward Drive and Mace Avenue for the first time. Forty years ago when thousands of people and hundreds of vendors flooded the street for the first time to enjoy a day full of … Read more
