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    EatMoreBeMore’s best outdoor dining spots in Towson
    From hidden gems to bustling hotspots, Towson offers an array of sun-soaked patios where culinary delights and al fresco ambiance combine to create an unforgettable dining experience.
    Barley's Backyard in Towson
    Young Marines and Girl Scouts plant 3,500 flags at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens ahead of Memorial Day
    In 1970, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens began holding a Memorial Day ceremony in an area known as the Circle of Immortals, a section set aside for Marylanders killed in action.
    Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant Colin Farias, 16, and Private Duffy, 8, plant flags on gravesites at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on May 27, 2023.
    Here’s to the preschool teachers who wipe noses, shape souls
    Preschool teachers don't have the most glamorous job, yet they undertake the Herculean task of turning toddlers into miniature members of society, people who can (usually) take turns, follow directions and not hit. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from preschool, I want to thank the teachers who have put their hearts into caring for our kids.
    The author's youngest child performs in the Sunshine Circus, a 3's class tradition at her preschool, as her teacher, Mrs. Else, serves as ringmaster. She graduates from preschool this week.
    Severna Park girls send their seniors out on top with Class 3A girls lacrosse title
    No. 9 Falcons open with 6-0 run to pave the way to win over Towson and record-tying 15th state championship
    Severna Park's girls lacrosse team acknowledge their fans before the award ceremonies following Thursday's Class 3A state championship game. The No. 8 Falcons won their first state title since 2019 (4A) with a 12-8 victory over No. 11 Towson at Stevenson University.
    Ex-Baltimore County official pleads guilty to embezzling more than $140,000 from political committees
    William “Chris” McCollum, 52, of Timonium, previously served as deputy director of economic development for Baltimore County and was a familiar figure in local Democratic Party politics.
    6/16/22—Signs reading “Baltimore County Maryland” and “Baltimore County Council” hang on the wall inside the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
    Baltimore County $4.9B spending plan raises teacher pay, expands free community college program
    The Baltimore County Council signed off on the county executive’s nearly $5 billion budget on Thursday, a spending plan that does not raise property or income taxes but continues to plow money into public schools, parks and public safety.
    Johnny Olszewski, Baltimore County Executive, speaks at a press conference announcing a package of foundational legislative reforms to expand access to new housing opportunities as well as address community concerns in Baltimore County.
    Broadneck girls hold off Dulaney to win third straight Class 4A state lacrosse championship
    No. 8 Bruins build six goal advantage before surviving 9-8 afte potential tying shot ricochets off the crossbar
    The Broadneck girls lacrosse team piles up in celebration following their 9-8 win over Dulaney in the Class 4A girls lacrosse state championship game at Stevenson University.
    Commentary: Baltimore County making free community college a reality
    Baltimore County is committed to making community college tuition free, and that educational opportunity needs to be available nationwide, say Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski Jr. and Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra L. Kurtinitis.
    Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. is interviewed at the Baltimore County Democratic Party’s headquarters on 10/13/22.
    Feds hit owner of The Grill at Harryman House with tax charges
    Federal prosecutors have charged John Worthington, the owner of Reisterstown’s The Grill at Harryman House, with failing to pay $1.5 million in taxes and diverting business funds for his personal use.
    Income tax numbers at the accountants office
    Kent Island flattens Hereford’s Class 2A boys lacrosse state title bid
    Buccaneers win their second straight, and fourth overall state championship with an impressive defensive effort against the Bulls
    Kent Island defender Henry Gavin (top) thwarts a shot attempt by Hereford's Connor Hartlove as the Buccaneers limited the Bulls to just three goals in winning the 2023 Class 2A Boys Lacrosse state championship, Tuesday night at Stevenson University.
    Washington Boulevard bridge opening delayed because it’s not tall enough
    The state began repairing the Washington Boulevard bridge over a rail line in Halethorpe in 2018. It was then slated to be completed by the summer of 2021 and now will be delayed even longer.
    A view of some of the construction signs leading up to the Route 1 bridge that crosses over the CSX Transportation rail line in Halethorpe, as seen on Monday, May 22, 2023.
    The Baltimore Banner/VSN Week 10 Boys & Girls Lacrosse Top 15
    McDonogh boys clinch the season’s top ranking with second straight MIAA crown; boys and girls public school powers to battle for state championships this week
    They’re heeeere. Invasive spotted lanternfly population booming in Baltimore.
    Five years after they first appeared in Maryland, the population of spotted lanternflies, an invasive insect native to Asia, is booming in the Baltimore region this spring.
    They're baaaaack! Black-and-white spotted lanternfly nymphs are scuttling around the Baltimore region, the harbingers of a population boom of the invasive pests. Although the bugs have been slowly moving into the area over the past few years, entomologists believe this will be the first year we see them in massive numbers in the Baltimore area.
    Hereford boys power their way past Easton, into the 2A lax state final
    Brenden Kittner scores five goals in a pivotal mid-game stretch to lead the Bulls
    Hereford assistant coach Steve Turnbaugh instructs the Bulls’ defense during the first quarter of the Baltimore County championship game against Catonsville on Monday. The Bulls won, 11-10.
    Eighth-seeded Dulaney’s road show earns a trip to the 4A girls lacrosse state final
    After several long bus rides, the Lions will get to stay in Baltimore County for their shot at state championship glory
    Dulaney's Heidi Schmidt (18) scored six goals and Anna Jones (10) scored three as the Lions cruised past Walter Johnson, 17-6, in the Class 4A state girls lacrosse semifinals Saturday. The Lions will meet two-time defending champion Broadneck -- which has knocked them out of the past two state tournaments -- for the title next week at Stevenson University.
    Running of the Bulls: Middletown brings Hereford’s state title bid to a crushing halt
    Knights close the first half on a 7-0 run to pull away from the Bulls and cruise in the Class 2A state final
    Middletown senior attacker Amy Grace Bizell is closely guarded by Hereford defender Lily Walton in a Class 2A state semifinal Saturday afternoon at Havre de Grace High School. Bizell and the Knights rolled to a 17-4 victory to advance to the title game against Manchester Valley.
    Maryland hired a visionary schools leader. Some say his management style is driving staffers away.
    Maryland’s state school board will decide in the coming months whether to give Mohammed Choudhury a new, four-year contract as superintendent when his ends on June 30, 2024.
    Mohammed Choudhury, state school superintendent, during a state school board meeting on February 28, 2023.
    Maryland schools are teaching kids to talk through conflict. Does it work?
    A reader asked The Baltimore Banner to investigative what techniques schools are using to diffuse violence.
    Peer mediators act out a role play exercise at City Springs Elementary and Middle School in Baltimore, Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
    Baltimore County’s next superintendent wants academic change. District leaders say she’s capable.
    Myriam Yarbrough, the next Baltimore County Schools superintendent, said she believes in the system’s potential.
    Myriam Yarbrough will be the next superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools.
    Towson girls overpower Catonsville to reach 3A lax state semifinals
    Generals overcome state quarterfinal hump which has halted their last two seasons
    Towson seniors Brigid Vaikness (12) and Averry Briggs (9) played key roles in leading the No. 11 Generals to a 13-4 victory over Catonsville in the Class 3A state girls lacrosse semifinals Wednesday evening. Vaikness took the draw, helping the Generals dominate possession especially in the first half. Briggs scored three goals and had four assists to boost the Generals into the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2008.
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