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    Baltimore County Council approves pathway for affordable housing in school overcrowding bill
    The council approved two amendments that County Executive Johnny Olzewski Jr.’s administration had requested.
    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.
    Power restored to most BGE customers after weekend storms
    More than 7,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers, most in Baltimore, did not have power Monday morning, down from 14,000 customers on Sunday night.
    Crews clean up a fallen tree on Falls Road near Western High School on Sunday. Saturday night storms have left thousands without power.
    Five barbecue spots in and around Baltimore even a Southerner can love
    As a Southern transplant, I was skeptical about barbecue in Baltimore. These five spots had me pleasantly surprised.
    The three-meat plate at Blue Pit BBQ in Hampden. (Ramsey Archibald/The Baltimore Banner)
    For those closest to Phylicia Barnes, an attack on another young woman adds more pain
    The women closest to Phylicia Barnes tried to move on after the teen’s body was pulled from the river. An attack on another young woman has shaken the fragile lives that they rebuilt.
    Photos of Janice Sallis-Mustafa and her daughter Phylicia Barnes, left, and Janice Sallis-Mustafa and her daughters Shauntel Sallis and Phylicia Barnes, right. Her mother and sister called Phylicia Barnes "Simone." (Courtesy photos)
    Popular Corner Pantry eatery expanding
    The eatery is expanding its kitchen and dining area into a space next door that was once home to a clothing boutique.
    The Corner Pantry, located North of Mt. Washington, is expanding into space next door.
    Weekend storms downed trees around Baltimore. Here’s what to do if a tree falls on or near your property.
    Across the Baltimore area, crews on Monday were still clearing trees after intense weekend storms. Here are some tips in case a tree falls on or near your property.
    An uprooted tree landed on a car parked along Beech Avenue in Wyman Park.
    More storms could delay power restoration around Baltimore
    Baltimore’s mayor is calling for patience as crews work to restore power to thousands of residents nearly 24 hours after strong winds and thunderstorms hit the region Saturday evening.
    A family is seen running through the rain at Artscape after thunderstorms cancelled the rest of night performances, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
    Our cheesesteaks are better than Philly’s. These 9 restaurants are why.
    Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni recommends his top cheesesteak spots in the Baltimore area, from no-frills joints to family-owned restaurants.
    A cheesesteak and tater tots from Cheesesteak & Co.
    Loved ones of American ballerina with Maryland ties push to free her from Russian prison
    Ksenia Karelina was charged with treason for a $51 Venmo donation to an American-based humanitarian group helping Ukrainians who have suffered in the war.
    Screenshot from WJZ.
    A Towson construction company owner faces arrest amid dispute with union and federal labor board
    George Brunson, chief executive officer of New World Construction, faces arrest by U.S. Marshals for allegedly failing to comply with subpoenas related to a labor relations case.
    Johnny Olszewski seemed invincible. Then came questions about a 4-year-old case.
    As his congressional campaign enters a crucial phase, Baltimore County Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr. has been facing renewed scrutiny over a controversial 2020 payment by the county to a retired firefighter.
    The Maryland GOP has called for Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. to resign from his position and withdraw from the 2nd District congressional race.
    A man stalked a former WBAL-TV anchor for months. She confronted him in court.
    Eugene Dixon, 57, of Belcamp, had pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to electronic communication harassment.
    Theodosha Hayes was an anchor at WBAL-TV from 2017-2023. She confronted her stalker on Friday in Baltimore County Circuit Court. (courtesy photo)
    Neighbors of the Key Bridge are ready for its demolition — and want it rebuilt ASAP
    About 40 people who gathered at a public library in Dundalk Thursday evening for a public hearing on a newly unveiled plan to demolish the remainder of the bridge — the first step of a multiyear plan to get drivers traversing the bridge once again.
    Christine Golczynski sits in on a public meeting held on August 1, 2024 at the North Point Library in Dundalk, MD to discuss permits needed to proceed with the demolition of Key Bridge remains.
    Marylanders questioned a proposed 70-mile transmission line. They didn’t get many answers.
    No one seems to want a proposed 70-mile power transmission line that would run through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore Counties. And no one seems to know exactly how to stop it.
    This is a crowd of more than 700 people
    What to do this weekend, from Missy Elliott to a Pigeons Playing Ping Pong set
    Whether you want to see Missy Elliott at CFG Bank Arena, check out Artscape or check out Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and WTMD’s First Thursday Festival, we’ve got you covered.
    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will be playing WTMD’s First Thursday Festival.
    Petition for 4-seat Baltimore County Council expansion falls short
    The Vote4More! campaign failed to get enough valid signatures on petitions to get the question of a four-seat expansion on the November ballot, but the question of whether to expand by two more will be.
    What happens when your AP test gets lost? Baltimore County students are finding out
    Students were told they can either retake the three-hour exam or get a refund.
    After years of unsafe housing, HUD finally makes a move at Baltimore County complex
    The federally subsidized apartment complex in Southwest Baltimore County has been a prolific source of complaints from residents — for years, if not decades.
    The exterior sign of the Lakeside Homes at Holiday Heights apartment complex in Lansdowne on July 3, 2024.
    Florida warned schools about a teacher’s fraud. Baltimore County missed the red flags.
    Details about Dazhon Darien's troubled work history were listed in a national database.
    Photo collage of silhouette of a bearded man cut out of generic diploma and resume with name “Dazhon Darien” on top. Scattered around the image are images of a mortarboard, football, first place ribbon and whistle on a yellow lanyard.
    Burnt crops and pay cuts: Maryland farmers are suffering this summer
    High heat and a drought have left grain farmers in Maryland anticipating low yields and big losses.
    “It’s too depressing to think about,” Leslie Bauer of Rural Rhythm Farms in Dayton said. “You take a beating, and you hope next year will be better.”
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