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The latest from Rona Kobell
Blackface performer, peace order clash: Have Baltimore County Republicans gone full MAGA?
The coarsening discourse, attention-grabbing tactics, and efforts to out-MAGA one’s opponent mirror national politics.
Some Baltimore County Council candidates don’t want their photos on Izzy Patoka’s flyers
The Pikesville Democrat, who is running for Baltimore County executive, touted the expansion of the council with photos of all candidates.
The party is almost over for the Baltimore bars that built politicians
Old-school Baltimore bars offered a (poorly lit) place for local candidates to try new lines, and were mandatory stops for those seeking higher office.
Why did an inspector general’s coffee meeting cost Baltimore County taxpayers $205,000?
Former Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan sued a former county employee in 2024 because she believed he abused his power while trying to curtail her own, according to court documents unsealed last week.
Baltimore County’s dilemma: Risk retraumatizing rape survivors, or lose $5.3 million?
A disagreement over how to notify survivors of sexual assault about decades-old DNA could cost Baltimore County $5.3 million in state funding.
New law would prevent a retiring Baltimore County councilman from doubling his pension
The Baltimore County Council unanimously voted to close a pension loophole that could have allowed retired Councilman Wade Kach to collect significantly larger retirement payments tied to future salary increases.
Nino Mangione, a proudly MAGA delegate, appointed Northern Baltimore County councilman
Nino Mangione, a staunchly MAGA Republican state delegate, will become the newest Baltimore County councilman, thanks to a vote Saturday afternoon.
7 Republicans vying to fill Baltimore County Council opening for northern district
A former councilman, a current council candidate and a former chief of staff are among the seven candidates who want to replace Wade Kach.
Baltimore County Council scrapped $6.6M for a golf course clubhouse. Then the money came back.
The Rocky Point Golf Course’s clubhouse was a pet project of former Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.
She waited years for Baltimore County to prosecute her alleged rapist. Now, a judge will weigh in.
A Baltimore County judge is weighing a “complicated” and “unprecedented” request to appoint a special prosecutor.
Baltimore County state’s attorney candidates spar over experience, need for change
Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger sparred with challengers Sarah David and Lauren Lipscomb in a debate hosted by The Banner and WJZ-TV. The three are running in the June 23 Democratic primary.
With weeks to go, 2 Baltimore County executive candidates maintain 7-figure war chests
Five Democrats have raised $3.3 million since the current election cycle began in 2023, with Izzy Patoka and Julian Jones hauling in the bulk of that.
Can Scott Shellenberger hold on to the Baltimore County state’s attorney’s office?
Shellenberger faces the toughest race of his career. Two experienced prosecutors, Sarah David and Lauren Lipscomb, are challenging him for the job.
Who will be Baltimore County’s next top prosecutor? 3 candidates make their cases.
The Baltimore Banner and WJZ-TV are hosting a debate at the Towson Armory Thursday at noon.
Mary Ellen Mark viewed mental illness with compassion. Her photos make sure we do, too.
An exhibit at UMBC features images from the institution in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
![Mary Ellen Mark, [Laurie in the Bathtub, Ward 81, Oregon State Hospital, Salem, Oregon, USA], 1976.](https://www.thebanner.com/resizer/v2/4GSNEJY47RC5HDU3S5A55ER2KM.jpg?auth=f0447870019e3d570640ca11de8a6ce1489a6411d1aa967ff0baff00a1b0b231&quality=85&width=800&height=450&smart=true)
Longtime Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach resigns
Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach, who has represented the northernmost reaches of the district for 12 years, has resigned, effective immediately.
Animal control seizes 6 more dogs after third raid of Halethorpe woman’s home
Kimberly Klein was on probation for previous offenses. Police also removed her from her home.
Getaway driver in Rodgers Forge shooting is sentenced to 25 years in prison
A Baltimore County judge sentenced the teenage getaway driver in the Rodgers Forge shooting that severely injured a beloved youth soccer coach to 25 years in prison.
5 takeaways from the Baltimore County executive debate stages
Questions revolve around the idea that Baltimore County is at a tipping point and is headed in the wrong direction.
Baltimore County withdraws objection to unsealing $100,000 inspector general case
The case began in April 2024, when Kelly Madigan, who was then Baltimore County‘s inspector general, sued Patrick Murray, who had been then-County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s chief of staff.
