Baltimore County

    Lawmakers join hundreds in outcry over Baltimore County landfill’s ‘trash juice’ proposal
    Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh is seeking a permit to discharge 25,000 gallons of leachate a day into the Gunpowder River.
    Del. Ryan Nawrocki gives his testimony during a public hearing on Tuesday evening over a potential permit for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill to release leachate into the Gunpowder River.
    Baltimore County spent $10 million to build a pool, but it’s not free for residents
    More questions about Baltimore County's lack of swimming opportunities and why more arrangements aren't provided.
    Ingrid Lewis works out during a water fitness class at Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
    The Dish: Why Baltimore’s bakeries are quietly becoming pizza hot spots
    Pizza is popping up at bakeries and restaurants you might not expect, from Atwater’s to a new concept from the owners of Café Dear Leon.
    A Margherita pizza is removed from the oven at Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza in Columbia, Md. on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The restaurant is Maryland's first pizzeria to be awarded the Verace Pizza Association certification from the Assozione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN).
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a pawpaw harvest to festivals galore
    Baltimore County events this week include an Upperco music festival, Pikesville Armory block party and more.
    Large inflatable art structures will be on display at the Pikesville Armory during its block party this Friday.
    Police investigating homicide of 69-year-old bartender found dead in her Lutherville home
    Baltimore County Police are investigating the homicide of a 69-year-old woman who was discovered dead in a home in Lutherville.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    Cause of fire at wastewater treatment plant in Dundalk under investigation
    Baltimore County officials are investigating the cause of a fire Monday night at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
    The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
    Former youth ministry director in Baltimore County pleads guilty to sexually abusing 5 students
    Guy, 32, of Reisterstown, is scheduled on Dec. 17 to be sentenced in Baltimore County Circuit Court to serve seven years in prison.
    Kevin Guy, 32, of Reisterstown, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to sexual abuse of a minor and third- and fourth-degree sex offense.
    Judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
    A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.
    Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan state court in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    A Baltimore County landfill wants to dump more ‘trash juice’ into the Gunpowder
    A White Marsh landfill has applied for a permit to dump a toxic liquid called leachate into the Bird River, a tributary of the Upper Gunpowder River.
    The Big Gunpowder Falls River can be seen beyond Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh.
    Baltimore County Council approves redistricting maps
    The Baltimore County Council voted 5 to 2 to approve a redistricting map that gives Maryland’s third largest county more opportunity to represent its diverse population.
    Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
    Bear spotted near Prettyboy Reservoir in Baltimore County, fire officials say
    A woman screamed to warn others she saw a bear, but there was no black bear attack in Baltimore County on Monday.
    A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
    Baltimore County is poised to redraw political lines Monday. Here are 5 things to know.
    The Baltimore County Council is scheduled to vote Monday on the latest version of council maps to be used in the 2026 elections. It has not been a smooth ride.
    Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
    Towson’s Thirsty Thursdays attract young people, but some are overwhelmed by crowds
    Recent videos shared on social media of large crowds gathering in Towson for Thirsty Thursday sparked outrage from residents and led to increased police presence.
    Police officers stand near Barley’s Backyard Uptown bar during Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
    Former Dundalk pastor arrested, charged with child sex abuse
    A Baltimore County bilingual church pastor was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse recently, officials announced Friday.
    Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
    Nancy Pelosi condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Our unity is our power’
    Stomping a lilac stiletto with gusto, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned political violence in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
    Rep. Nancy Pelosi gives remarks about the recent shootings in the United States America on September 12, 2025 at the Fire Museum of Maryland during a ceremony to commemorate the recently restored fireboat "Tommy," which was commissioned in 1956 and named in honor of Pelosi's father, Thomas D’Alesandra Jr., who was the sitting mayor at the time.
    Ego Nwodim, Baltimore County native, is leaving ‘SNL’
    Baltimore County native Ego Nwodim joined the exodus of “Saturday Night Live” cast members, announcing her exit after seven seasons.
    SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1884 -- Pictured: (l-r) Anchor Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim as Miss Eggy, and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, May 17, 2025 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
    Man accused of killing 2 in Owings Mills, leaving mom’s body in SUV, incompetent to stand trial
    Kevin Ahn is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of Sun Lim, and her ex-husband, In Kim, in Owings Mills.
    6/16/22—Exterior of the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.
    Incomes keep falling in Baltimore County
    Baltimore County incomes fell for the fifth time in a row, and that's placing a greater strain on the county's renters, a Banner analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data found.
    Prospects dim for Dr. Ben Carson’s proposed solar farm
    The future for Dr. Ben Carson’s proposed solar farm in Baltimore County doesn’t look bright.
    Ben Carson and his wife, Lacena, entered into a contract in 2023 to turn their $2.4 million home in UpperCo into a 33-acre solar farm. Homeowners in the surrounding community have protested.
    Woodlawn library closing for $22 million, 2-year renovation
    Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will close for two years for $22 million renovations.
    The Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. The branch is closing later in September for a large renovation.
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