Baltimore County

After decades without free public pools, Baltimore County will take over the Randallstown and Dundalk pools as it works to expand community swimming access.

From Baltimore’s Birthday Bash to Patty Griffin, planetarium shows and family fun, here are some of the best things to do around the region this weekend.

COLUMN | The murders of Giovanna Myrie and her young brother, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, remind us that our kids are struggling with big emotions and possible violence. What are we missing?

Heritage Smokehouse will move to Jacksonville in Baltimore County this September after closing in Govans.

The star defensive tackle has been activated after originally being placed on the physically unable to perform list.

A sign posted near the entrance to the supermarket announced the store will cease operations on Aug. 6.

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.

A flood watch is in effect for Baltimore City and most of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard and Harford counties.

Baltimore County Police are investigating after two people were shot in Rosedale early Tuesday morning.

A second Towson 'Peeping Tom' case ended with a court deal requiring the defendant to stay away from the victims as prosecutors acknowledged concerns about proving the misdemeanor charge and called for changes to Maryland law.

The deal means the Ravens will be in Owings Mills through at least 2038.

English proficiency on the MCAP stands at 46.1% in Baltimore County, while math proficiency is at 21.9% — both below statewide averages.

Vincent Ayd, the 71-year-old owner of Towson’s Ayd Hardware, is seeking a buyer for the profitable, no-frills store.

COLUMN | Jen Pauliukonis is collecting data on gun violence in the state as no one has before.

The Hot August Music Festival in Cockeysville is canceled this year due to low ticket sales, organizers announced Monday.

Baltimore County Police are investigating after a cyclist was fatally struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Dundalk over the weekend.

COLUMN | After years of Baltimore City asking for a Trader Joe’s, we finally get one ... that’s so close to the county, there’s a county office building in the parking lot. I don’t think that’s good enough.

The first wind phone was installed in Japan by garden designer Itaru Sasaki, who put one in his backyard to speak to his late cousin.

These are some of the crab cake and shrimp salad sensations around the Baltimore area worth seeking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.

Infections from vibrio remain relatively uncommon but their number is increasing because of climate change, scientists say. And, as the Chesapeake Bay warms, its mildly salty and nutrient-gorged waters offer prime habitat for the potentially deadly microbe.