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Céilí Doyle

Céilí

Céilí Doyle is a regional reporter covering Baltimore County. She comes to Maryland from Texas, where she previously worked as a housing affordability and regional reporter at the Houston Landing. At the Landing, she led an investigation into a housing development targeting immigrants that garnered several statewide awards. Before Houston, she worked for The Columbus Dispatch in Ohio through the national service program Report for America, covering rural issues with a special focus on Appalachia. A Chicago native, Céilí graduated from Miami University of Ohio with a B.A. in journalism and political science.

The latest from Céilí Doyle

The day that changed their lives forever
Seven Marylanders describe how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed their lives.
Smoke billows from the Pentagon.
Who is Dr. Shadyfellow? Meet the Defenders’ Day icon in Baltimore County.
Olafur Nelson is a member of the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society, which commemorates the Battle of North Point.
Olafur Nelson, also known as Dr. Shadyfellow, performs 19th-century battlefield medicine during the Defenders’ Day living history demonstrations at Fort Howard Park.
White men tore down a Baltimore County church over a century ago. Its Black congregation never gave up.
The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.
The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County’s deputy inspector general resigned. Now what?
Gregg Domroe, a retired FBI agent, said he resigned for personal reasons but will stay on in a temporary, part-time capacity and assist in the search for his successor.
Gregg Domroe, Baltimore County’s deputy inspector general, has resigned from his role.
Family of ‘Big Sam’ alleges civil rights violations in Baltimore County lawsuit
Civil rights attorney Billy Murphy says Baltimore County Police have historic pattern of ‘excessive disproportionate force.’
August 25, 2026 - Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Samuel "Big Sam" Elseworth Brown Jr., speaks at a press conference discussing Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown's decision not to charge Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel for his role in Big Sam's death. He is joined by Big Sam’s loved ones.
Judge denies peace order against grieving Fallston father accused of trespassing
Brad Hopkins' son Gavin died in a motorcycle crash near the Zou's property off of Route 152 in Fallston.
Brad Hopkins put up a cross where his son, Gavin Hopkins, 20, died in a motorcycle crash. The Maryland State Highway Administration has since removed it.
No charges filed against Baltimore County Police officer in ‘Big Sam’ death
The Maryland attorney general’s office said Officer Derek Hadel “did not commit a crime.”
Samuel "Big Sam" Brown Jr. was known as the "go-to-guy" in the Baltimore community, Roberto "DJ Quicksilva" Silva said.
3 independent council candidates make it onto the Baltimore County general election ballot
After rushing to lock down 6,000 signatures by Monday — equal to 1% of registered Baltimore County voters — only half of the independent candidates who initially filed to run for office in the county will be on November’s ballot.
Cory Shaffer, left, Donna Eve Radtke Sekora and Joseph D. "Joe" Hooe are running as an independent candidates for Baltimore County Council.
Baltimore County man found not criminally responsible in murder of wife in Monkton
Anthony Lechner, 56, of Monkton, fatally stabbed his wife, Kimberly Lechner, inside their home on Maplehurst Lane on Sept. 29, 2025.
Former Deputy Maryland Deputy Attorney General Thiru Vignarajah is representing Kimberly Lechner's family and said, in front of the Towson Circuit Court on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, they would consider appealing the court's decision not to allow the family to see Anthony Lechner's medical evaluation.
Bengies Drive-In: 70 years of nostalgia, movies and Americana in Middle River
Nostalgia beckons at Maryland’s sole drive-in theater, a Middle River mainstay.
Nostalgia beckons at Maryland’s sole drive-in theater, a Middle River mainstay.
Second Towson ‘Peeping Tom’ case ends with deal ordering man to stay away from victims
A second Towson 'Peeping Tom' case ended with a court deal requiring the defendant to stay away from the victims as prosecutors acknowledged concerns about proving the misdemeanor charge and called for changes to Maryland law.
Devin Kaestner outside of the Baltimore County District Court in Towson on Tuesday.
How Matt Lauer’s sexual assault allegations shaped Baltimore County’s next top prosecutor
Sarah David’s friendship with former NBC producer Brooke Nevils informs how she will run the Baltimore County State’s Attorney Office.
Brooke Nevils and Sarah David talk to each other while eating lunch at Sushi Hana in Towson.
Towson Circle shooter Reginald Gray indicted on murder, assault charges
Reginald Gray spent five years in federal prison, was legally prohibited from owning or using a gun, and threatened his son’s mother and maternal grandmother.
Baltimore County detectives say Reginald Gray shot and killed Nasir Majied in a road rage incident last month.
Maryland ‘Peeping Tom’ law doesn’t apply in Towson case, judge says
Johnnie Wade Jr. was found not guilty because he didn’t actually see a Towson University student inside her room.
Devin Kaestner, Chloe White and their third roommate plastered "Smile You're On Camera" signs across their bedroom windows to ward off "Peeping Toms," last year.
Sarah David wins primary, set to become Baltimore County state’s attorney
David received Gov. Wes Moore’s endorsement and held a massive fundraising edge over longtime incumbent Scott Shellenberger.
Sarah David, frontrunner for Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office, addresses the crowd at her watch party in Towson on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. David is a progressive challenger to 19-year incumbent Scott Shellenberger.
Baltimore County, Montgomery County and Baltimore City set to get new sheriffs
All three have aspirations to modernize the office in their jurisdictions by recruiting more deputies, prioritizing domestic violence response and increasing accessibility to the public.
Sabrina Tapp-Harper, Clyde Boatwright and Will Milam.
Sarah David leads 19-year incumbent Scott Shellenberger for Baltimore County state’s attorney
Sarah David led 19-year incumbent Scott Shellenberger on Tuesday night in the race to become the Democratic nominee for Baltimore County state’s attorney.
Sarah David, left, and Scott Shellenberger.
Maryland Republicans, including Nino Mangione, paid felon Kelley Rogers over $153K for advice
Maryland political operative, Kelley Rogers, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after raising money for conservative PACs but kept the donations for himself and friends.
Baltimore County Council candidate Nino Mangione, right, shakes hands with his campaign consultant Kelley Rogers during an Early Voting Meet and Greet event at Brookside Market earlier this month.
Was Bigfoot in Baltimore County? 50 years ago, residents say they spotted Sasquatch.
Joshua Bell is obsessed with Bigfoot. Wouldn’t you be if the Sasquatch was spotted in your neighborhood?
Joshua Bell outside a pumping station where there was a Bigfoot sighting by a married couple in 1976 in Middle River.
Who will be the next Baltimore County sheriff: A union leader, deputy or Facebook campaigner?
Three men — Clyde Boatwright, William Merrill III and Adam Schuster — are vying to become the Democratic nominee to replace Baltimore County Sheriff R. Jay Fisher, who is retiring after 24 years.
The Baltimore County Courts building in Towson, where the sheriff's office is housed.
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