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The latest from Rona Kobell
Baltimore County has lots of smoke shops. Its government wants fewer of them.
In August, the Baltimore County Council will consider a bill to reduce the number of smoke and vape shops and restrict where they can go.
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.
Baltimore County gets expanded public swim hours. Critics say it’s a drop in the bucket.
Baltimore County has no public pools for its 856,000 residents. It has tried to expand public swimming for decades, with little success.
What Baltimore County’s likely next leader is planning
To see what kind of administration Julian Jones will lead in Baltimore County, look at where he stands on certain issues.
They criticized the Baltimore County Council. Now, they might be joining it.
Anti-establishment candidates who won their primary races promise to shake up business as usual.
Julian Jones wins Democratic nomination for Baltimore County executive
Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones has won the Democratic primary for county executive.
Younger, brasher, more diverse: How the Baltimore County Council is changing
Baltimore County’s next council is poised to be younger, more diverse and potentially more combative, with newcomers including progressive Democrats, far-right Republicans and, likely, the council’s first Black woman.
Julian Jones leads in Baltimore County Executive race
Julian Jones could become Baltimore County's first Black executive amid a close race and delayed results from mail-in ballots.
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.
