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Inside a Baltimore County site where nukes defended the US during the Cold War
The Nike missile program’s legacy lives on in western Baltimore County, where volunteers spent years restoring a former installation in Granite called BA-79.
Nike missile site BA-79 near Patapsco Valley State Park is one of the last intact Nike sites that surrounded Baltimore and Washington as a deterrent to Soviet aggression in the 1950s and ’60s.
How far can an independent get in the Baltimore County executive race?
The 53-year-old Pikesville attorney is hoping to offer an alternative to voters feeling increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system.
Rob Daniels, a Pikesville attorney, is running as an unaffiliated candidate, hoping to offer an alternative to voters feeling increasingly disenchanted with the two-party system.
Perry Hall man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County Councilman David Marks
A Perry Hall man was sentenced Tuesday to an 18-month prison term after threatening Baltimore County Councilman David Marks in voicemails.
Fifth District Councilman David Marks speaks during a Baltimore County Council legislative session at the Old Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 in Towson, MD.
No new taxes and other takeaways from the Baltimore County executive’s 2027 budget
Baltimore County’s proposed $5 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 includes a nearly 4% increase in spending and no new tax hikes.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 - Kevin Reed, director of Baltimore County’s budget and finance office, and County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, speak with reporters Thursday about the 2027 proposed budget.
Baltimore County proposes $3.4 million funding boost for fire department staffing
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced funding for 12 additional battalion chief positions, more than doubling the number of senior officers available to oversee an emergency response at the scene.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 - Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announces $3.4 million in funding to expand the number of battalion chiefs in the fire department at a news conference at the Towson fire station Wednesday.
Grading the glizzies: How each hot dog at Camden Yards measures up
Armed with a kitchen scale, a ruler, butcher’s twine and a serious commitment to the bit, The Banner analyzed every hot dog configuration at Camden Yards.
Banner data reporter Allan James Vestal measures the length of hot dogs at Camden Yards.
How Sally McKenney built a baking empire from her Baltimore County kitchen
McKenney turned her baking blog into an empire. She just published her fourth cookbook.
Sally McKenney started her blog, Sally's Baking Addiction, as a place for friends and family to find her recipes. Today, it draws 25 million views a month.
Family of autistic man paralyzed in Baltimore County police shooting calls for investigation
Advocates for an autistic Baltimore County man who was punched, shot and paralyzed over two encounters last year with Baltimore County Police are urging the Maryland Office of the Attorney General to take up the case.
Helen Haley, left, sits with her husband Tim in front of a photo of their son, John Haley, during a news conference held by law firm Zealous Advocates on Wednesday. The firm is calling for a pattern-and-practice investigation into how Baltimore County responds to people experiencing mental health crises.
A Cockeysville dad’s final wish: See his astronaut son fly to the moon
Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman is preparing to lead the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. His proud father, battling cancer, wants to see it.
The Artemis II crew, from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen of CSA (Canadian Space Agency), commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover – arrive at the Kennedy Space Center on March 27, 2026 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Immigration across Maryland plunged 57% last year, census data shows
Immigration plunged in every Maryland county last year amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on international arrivals.
New owners rebrand Pikesville deli The Essen Room as Mikey & Mel’s
Many of The Essen Room’s traditions, including the overloaded sandwiches, will remain.
In addition to a new name, the Essen Room in Pikesville will expand into a vacant 900-square-foot space next door to allow for more sit-down dining.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an Easter egg hunt to swing dance
Baltimore County is hosting a number of Easter and gardening events this week to remind you that warmer days are on the way.
Anyla Coles, 7 months, with the easter bunny, tries to grab the Easter Bunny's nose at the . Parks & People Easter Egg Hunt, Mar 30 2024, Baltimore, MD.
8 years after the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history, UMBC sets sights on another March Madness run
Players on UMBC’s current roster were in elementary or middle school in 2018 when the No. 16 Retrievers upset No. 1 Virginia. On campus, that history is hard to avoid.
The UMBC men’s basketball team watches the March Madness bracket Selection Sunday show at El Guapo in Catonsville.
Severe storms keep Marylanders on edge, as hundreds of flights canceled at area airports
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of Central Maryland.
Storm clouds move past the Baltimore city skyline on Monday as severe storms prompt tornado watches and warnings across the state.
UMBC receives First Four matchup against Howard in NCAA tournament
Eight years after its historic March Madness moment, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, again is preparing to take aim at the nation’s brackets.
UMBC players, from left, senior DJ Armstrong Jr., junior Daylon Dickerson, sophomore Timothy Eze and grad student Paul Greene cheer the announcement of the Retrievers’ selection to the NCAA First Four.
Baltimore County bill to ban ICE masks faces legal questions
The measure, introduced by Demoratic Councilman Izzy Patoka, prohibits law enforcement from wearing face coverings and requires officers to wear visible identification.
Baltimore County Council member Izzy Patoka introduced a bill to largely prohibit federal, state and local law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while interacting with the public.
7 things to do in Baltimore County: St. Patrick’s Day edition
While the usual traditions can be great craic, Baltimore County also offers some offbeat ways to celebrate Irish heritage.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethrope will include an Irish dance class, beer specials and food stalls.
No alarms, no sprinklers as fire swept through luxury Towson high-rise, tenants say
A lawsuit alleges the Berkshires at Town Center Apartments knew about fire safety problems at the building long before a January blaze and failed repeatedly to correct them.
Tenant Alex Khosla said he’s developed post-traumatic stress disorder since the fire and has now moved in with family near Pittsburgh, Penn.
Barnes & Noble to open bookstore, cafe in Lutherville Station
Barnes & Noble has signed a lease to become Lutherville Station’s first retail tenant.
Few tenants remain at the Lutherville Station Shopping Center in Lutherville, Md. on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Baltimore County unveils plan to add public art to streets
Baltimore County is brightening its streets with an initiative that invites residents to create art on roadways.
A section of a roadway is seen getting painted pink.
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