Sapna Bansil
Baltimore County reporter
Sapna Bansil is a regional reporter covering Baltimore County. She graduated in May 2024 from the University of Maryland's journalism program and has interned at The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Washington Post. Before becoming a journalist, she worked for 10 years as a pediatric occupational therapist.
The latest from Sapna
As a MAGA candidate divides his party, can Democrats turn Dundalk blue?
Republican Tim Fazenbaker and Democrat Arkia Wade are vying for an open council seat in Dundalk.
Baltimore County poised to purchase St. Pius X property for much-needed ball fields
The council will vote Monday on a contract to buy the St. Pius X Church property for $6 million, with plans to use the site for parks and recreation.
Baltimore County paramedic pleads guilty to contaminating workplace with bodily fluids
Christopher M. Carroll was charged with 23 counts related to masturbating and urinating on food and personal items.
Baltimore County paramedic gets 25 years for contaminating workplace with bodily fluids
Christopher M. Carroll pleaded guilty in August to charges stemming from lewd acts at county fire offices.
Trump’s visit comes at a pivotal moment for Dundalk
Trump plans on Tuesday to unveil a new manufacturing initiative by Anduril Industries at Sparrows Point’s Tradepoint Atlantic.
Baltimore County Library CEO and board part ways after librarian layoffs backlash
“The Board of Library Trustees and our CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine have separated as of Tuesday, December 9,” Yara Cheikh, the president of the Board of Library Trustees, wrote in a letter to library employees. “We thank Sonia for her contributions over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Trump plans Tuesday visit to Baltimore County’s Tradepoint Atlantic
Anduril Industries had been in talks with Tradepoint Atlantic to build drone boats at the former Bethlehem Steel site.
Baltimore County’s first public pools will open this month
The Dundalk and Randallstown pools are reopening under county management after the YMCA left this summer.
A Maryland mother’s deportation to Vietnam forces an agonizing choice
Forced 9,000 miles from her family, Melissa Tran confronts what comes next for her U.S.-born children.
5 things to know about data centers in Baltimore County
The County Council passed a one-year extension of its data center moratorium on Tuesday night.
Reid Wiseman comes back to Maryland, months after moon mission
NASA’s Reid Wiseman, a Cockeysville native, served as grand marshal of Dulaney High School's homecoming parade Friday.
How 2 political outsiders led the push for Maryland’s first data center ban
Harford is the only county in Maryland to have permanently banned data centers.
Julian Jones holds 9-to-1 cash edge over Pat Dyer in Baltimore County executive race
Jones, a Woodstock council member seeking to become the county’s first Black male executive, reported $83,842 in the bank.
Baltimore County Council will consider extending data center moratorium
Republican council member David Marks said he plans to introduce legislation that would extend the Baltimore County’s pause on data center development.
7-year-old who died after accidental shooting in Milford Mill is identified
Investigators are still working to determine what type of firearm was involved, how the girl was shot, and whether the weapon was properly stored.
After Pikesville bus crash, some wonder: Is Reisterstown Road too dangerous?
Community leaders say the bus crash that injured more than 30 people exposed years of unresolved traffic and pedestrian safety problems in downtown Pikesville.
2 kids killed in Gwynn Oak home, search for suspect underway
Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said officers responded around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday to a house in the 6100 block of Talles Road. Officers found a 9-year-old and a 15-year-old, who appeared to be brother and sister, dead from gunshot wounds.
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.
Baltimore County Council races are set after board certifies primary results
The Democratic and Republican nominees for nine seats on the expanded Baltimore County Council are now official.
Baltimore County’s first test of public financing in elections gets mixed reviews
The June 23 primary marked the first test of public financing in Baltimore County. Six Democratic candidates qualified.
