Jul 12th, 2011

Overlea Blacksmith’s Shop Reveals Antique Treasures

The Parkville-Overlea Patch just ran an article about a recently sold Overlea blacksmith shop on Kenwood Avenue. This article speaks to the heritage of the community as well as is a great read about finding hidden treasures! Click Here to Read Article (photo credit: Emily Kimball)

May 25th, 2011

Overlea-From the Front Porch.

Below is a story written by an Overlea resident describing what a summer night on his front porch looks like. A Midsummer Nights Dream (In Overlea) As the sun sets and the sounds of playing children fade into the night, Overlea’s other residents awaken.  Cautiously the rabbits venture out waiting for the darkness to envelope [...]

Apr 6th, 2011

Loons, Finches and Owls-Oh My! The Birds of Overlea.

Loons, Finches and Owls-Oh My! The Birds of Overlea are back. Time to break out the feeders.  We asked experts from the Natural History Societyof Maryland what feathered visitors our neighborhood could expect to arrive next.  Some are just passing through, while others will be staying the summer or year round.  We put together a list of [...]

Nov 10th, 2010

Overlea Home Honored as a Centennial Home

On Saturday November 6, 2010 the Rist home on Everall Avenue in Overlea was recognized as a Centennial Home. The Baltimore Heritage Inc. honored the Rist family and home with the presentation of a plaque in recognition of the home being owned and occupied by the same family for over 100 years. The Rist’s have [...]

Oct 25th, 2010

OVERLEA TREE PLANTING HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT Rawlings-Blake and Smith Call for More Trees in Neighborhoods- Growing Home Campaign Targets Tree Canopy Deficit Overlea, MD. (October 21, 2010) –  Chesley Avenue in Overlea will be considerably greener next spring – both in appearance and benefits to the environment thanks to some tree-planting assistance from Baltimore County [...]

Jun 21st, 2010

Why We Chose Overlea

Eric and Boglarka discovered Overlea when looking for a neighborhood that was quite, near the beltway and had great houses.  They found out some other things after moving in- that Overlea has families that have been living here for several generations. “ Right next door to us, our neighbor is the third generation.  Sharon ’s [...]

Apr 26th, 2010

Overlea Soldier Serves His Country and His Neighborhood

Joe Robinson grew up in Overlea, has served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has now come home to serve Northeast Baltimore County as a police officer. He shared his story with the Overlea Community Association at the general meeting on Tuesday, April 13th.

Apr 12th, 2010

Overlea Pub Crawl and a Tee That Tells the World “This Neighborhood Rocks!”

Overlea’s best wateringholes will play host to area residents and visitors from all over Baltimore as they tour Overlea taverns.   To participate just show up at John’s Elmwood Tavern at 4p.m. on May 8th.   To really join the fun send $15 to the Overlea Community Association at P.O. Box 18895, Baltimore, MD 21206 to get your [...]

Mar 19th, 2010

Blue Jays Have Arrived in Overlea – A Sure Sign of Spring

Time to break out the feeders. The birds are back! Check out the twelve birds you're most likely to see in Overlea now.