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2 years after Key Bridge collapse, nearby communities feel isolated and forgotten
Two years after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the surrounding communities in Baltimore County and Anne Arundel County, feel isolated and forgotten.
Longtime Turner Station resident Courtney Speed says truck traffic has shaken the foundation of her home.
For rent: Office space in historic Towson Jail. Cells cost extra.
For more than a century, people were trying to get out of the Old Towson jail. But now, a historic preservationist saved the building, restoring it for offices, while keeping some old jail touches.
Historic preservationist Marty Azola gives a tour of a jail cell that has been repurposed into a bathroom at the Historic Towson Jail.
Musically promiscuous: Pikesville jazz musician bends the clarinet to his will
Pikesville klezmer musician considers himself musically promiscuous, blending traditional Jewish klezmer music with jazz, big band and blues with an often humorous twist.
Pikesville musician and clarinet virtuoso Seth Kibel plays at Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah last month.
Baltimore County Council votes to repeal pension bump that became campaign liability
The Baltimore County Council voted unanimously to reverse the pension bump they gave themselves — and make sure they’re never again in a position to give themselves a retirement raise.
Third District Councilman Wade Kach speaks during a Baltimore County Council legislative session at the Old Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Towson, MD.
Eat this, not that: Choose these Baltimore County spots instead of chains
While Baltimore County has many chain standbys — think Panera, Chipotle — you can often find better fare and save money by going local
A server prepares an order at El Taquito Leon #1 in the Parkville area of Baltimore County. This food truck, with several locations in Baltimore and Harford Counties, is a fine alternative to Chipotle.
How a woman charged with 328 counts of animal cruelty got her pets back
A Halethorpe hoarding case exposes flaws in Baltimore County’s animal welfare management.
Baltimore County Animal Services officers remove a black Labrador retriever from a home in Halethorpe where dozens of animals were seized in February.
Did you know the roots of ‘We Shall Overcome’ lie in Maryland’s Eastern Shore?
Charles Albert Tindley, who wrote the lyrics to more than 50 gospel hymns, including what became the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” was molded on the country roads of Worcester County in the waning days of slavery.
In June 2022, the Town of Berlin and the Beach to Bay Heritage Area commissioned a mural downtown honoring  Rev. Charles Albert Tindley, who was born in Berlin and wrote the words and music to the Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome.”
Running for Baltimore County office: A riverkeeper, 2 Gen Zers, the ‘Muslim Marine’ and more
The first Baltimore County Council expansion since 1956, plus no incumbent county executive, brings out a diverse field of candidates.
The sun sinks over the Old Courthouse before a Baltimore County Council legislative session on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Towson, MD.
Will Baltimore County Council reverse its controversial pension bump?
Amid growing controversy over a Baltimore County Council vote in November 2024 that would double pensions for five of its seven members, two of them proposed legislation to roll that decision back.
Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach introduced a bill to tie pensions to future salary increases. He said he did not count on the pensions doubling.
Animal control officers seize 13 dogs, plus birds and reptiles, from woman’s Halethorpe home
One bird, a colorful parrot, chirped “hello” from the animal services van. Five vans crowded the busy, two-lane road in Halethorpe to load up all the animals.
FEBRUARY 20, 2026 - Baltimore County Department of Health animal services division officers carry large dogs from a home in Halethorpe.
In 1855, 2 Black brothers bought land in Perry Hall. Their family still owns it.
James Harvey, who still lives on Cross Road, descends from the first Black people to own property in Perry Hall.
James Harvey walks the grounds outside Dowden Chapel in Overlea.
Baltimore County Council moves out of its chambers to make room for new members
The Baltimore County Council is relocating temporarily from its chambers in Towson, so the site can be renovated to accommodate the council’s impending expansion to nine members later this year.
The Baltimore County Council is relocating from its chambers so the site can be renovated to accommodate the council’s expansion to nine members.
Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal cruelty could get animals back
A Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal abuse wants to amend her sentence so she can sell some of the 80 animals seized and possibly reclaim some as pets.
Empty dog kennel.
Baltimore County needs more apartments. One councilman may be stalling them.
Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach said he regrets missing meetings, but added: “If I thought for one minute that I was shortchanging my constituents in my district, I would resign.”
Council member Wade Kach, District 3, is absent in person but attending the County Council meeting virtually during the first work session of the year on Tuesday.
Woman charged with 328 counts of abusing animals now helps decide where the animals go
A Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal abuse a year ago is taking a role in finding homes for the dogs, cats, birds and reptiles that prosecutors say were harmed in her care.
Empty dog kennel.
Most Baltimore County renters struggle to afford housing
Baltimore County renters are facing one of the most severe housing affordability crises in Maryland, a Banner analysis of new census data found.
Baltimore County Council won’t landmark Ruxton house, saving owner a $160,000 window tab
Joseph Coale, a local historian who nominated the home for inclusion on the Baltimore County Landmarks List a year ago, withdrew his application for the property, known as Maroney House, to receive landmark status.
Cassandra London bought this house in Ruxton with the intention of keeping the historical integrity of the outside and modernizing the inside. Unbeknownst to her, a neighbor nominated the property for a landmarks designation. Ifi that goes through, she will have to spend $160,000 on historically accurate windows - money she doesn't have.
Baltimore County Council pension increase becomes issue in county executive contest
A pension bill the Baltimore County Council passed 15 months ago that could double their retirement payouts is heating up the competitive four-way race for county executive.
January 13, 2025 - Council members Todd Crandall, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Michael Ertel, Julian Jones and Pat Young  participate in the first work session of the year.
Baltimore County Council members move to rescind bill that would hike their pensions
Baltimore County Council members announced plans to repeal legislation that would double the pensions of four of its seven members.
Council member Mike Ertel, District 6, was the lone vote against the original pension bill.
Baltimore County Council members could earn more as retired lawmakers than working ones
A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.
Legislation passed by the council boosts the pensions of councilmembers and ties future increases to their salaries, which are going up as the job becomes full time.
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