Céilí Doyle
Baltimore County reporter
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
The B-Files: A flying saucer in Baltimore County?
In the final Spooky Maryland story, a look back at the sighting of a UFO over Loch Raven 70 years ago. Though the details all come straight from federal records, the story feels straight out of "The X-Files."
What’s the future of development in northern Baltimore County? Voters will decide.
Republican incumbent Nino Mangione faces Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh and independent Cory Shaffer.
When it comes to evictions, Baltimore County is the worst in Maryland
Baltimore County leads Maryland in eviction filings, with more than 4,300 evictions recorded in fiscal 2025.
Isaias remnants to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and tornado risk to Maryland
Maryland is bracing for a wet, windy Sunday as the remnants of Isaias move into the Mid-Atlantic, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain, thunderstorms and a “small potential” for tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.
Police identify woman killed in Reisterstown Road hit-and-run
Melissa Nocho was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries on Sept. 24 after Baltimore County Police responded to the crash near the accident-prone stretch of the road. She died less than a week later.
‘Really scary’: Latest Towson shooting puts community on edge
Baltimore County Police charged 17 people after a non-fatal shooting in Towson led officers to an apartment where they found a cache of guns.
Baltimore County extends data center pause, advances Lutherville Station, renter protections
The Baltimore County Council voted on key legislation related to data centers, housing, Lutherville Station, the Office of the Inspector General and trash.
After years of fights, Lutherville Station redevelopment faces a pivotal vote
Housing advocates are urging the Baltimore County Council to grant the project a transit-oriented development designation, which would unlock financial support from the state.
The day that changed their lives forever
Seven Marylanders describe how the 9/11 terrorist attacks changed their lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
