Baltimore County

    It used to take months to get a trash can in Baltimore. Things are changing.
    A Banner analysis shows city residents wait weeks, often months, and sometimes almost a year to get a trash can when they request one.
    Baltimore City recycling cans and trash cans are stockpiled in a Department of Public Works lot along Clinton Street in East Baltimore.
    What to do this weekend, including the Maryland Seafood Festival and Defenders’ Day
    Whether you want to gorge at the Maryland Seafood Festival, take in Defender's Day activities at Fort McHenry or attend the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, we've got you covered.
    A pile of steamed crabs awaits pickers at the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast on Aug. 7, 2026. The charity event draws a thousand eaters every year to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
    McCormick readies to become area’s second-largest public company
    Baltimore’s largest pantry built itself up through a series of deliberate acquisitions, adding a spice here, a sauce there, but McCormick & Co.’s massive deal with Unilever is by far its most ambitious — and will require rearranging the cupboard.
    The exterior of McCormick & Company's global headquarters in Hunt Valley, Md. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
    Towson University to discount tuition for some out-of-state students
    Starting next fall, Towson University will cut tuition and fees by more than $12,000 for students from six neighboring states and Washington, D.C.
    AUGUST, MONDAY 23, 2026 - Views of Towson University on the first day of school.
    Woman dies after police shooting during welfare check in Middle River
    A Baltimore County Police officer fired his weapon during a welfare check with an armed woman Thursday morning in Middle River during a welfare check, officials said.
    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.
    Baltimore County schools sign on for 3 more years of Talkspace therapy for students
    School board members renewed the contract with Talkspace on Tuesday night, extending a partnership that began in December 2023 to September 2029.
    The Baltimore County school board on Tuesday renewed a contract with teletherapy service Talkspace through September 2029. During the 2024-25 school year, students sent 16,300 messages on Talkspace.
    Baltimore County considers banning commercial house parties after Catonsville complaints
    The Baltimore County Council is considering legislation that would ban paid house parties, following complaints from Catonsville neighbors about large, out-of-control pool parties during the summer.
    July 28, 2026 - Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier speaks at a press conference announcing news regarding the Baltimore Ravens and their presence in Baltimore County at the Owings Mills training center.
    Taste of home: AfriThrive connects immigrants to culturally significant foods
    The nonprofit AfriThrive distribute foods commonly eaten in African, Latin American and Asian households that are hard to find or too expensive for immigrant families.
    AUGUST 28, 2026 - Okra grows very well in Maryland, Charles Choti said.
    After 52 years, Baltimore picks a native for its official tree. It was kinda dramatic.
    Baltimore has chosen the tuliptree as its new official city tree, replacing the invasive callery pear after a months-long public vote and a decidedly dramatic race at Cylburn Arboretum.
    Brendon Brown, who is the assistant chief forester dressed as the tuliptree, comes in first place during a race for the title of Baltimore’s new city tree during Baltimore City Recreation & Parks event at Cylburn Arboretum on Thursday.
    What is it about Towson that produces so many NFL coaches?
    Seven Towson football alumni hold positions on NFL coaching staffs. Their paths to the league were different, but a shared culture of learning, relationships and love for the game connects them.
    Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury on the field during training camp.
    Why Baltimore City doesn’t want to pay for a new Baltimore County bridge
    A back-and-forth between Baltimore County and Baltimore City over an old bridge is about way more than just who should foot the bill — it indicates the localities could be moving toward a bigger change regarding ownership of critical infrastructure.
    A bridge crosses over the Loch Raven Reservoir on Warren Road, directly above where the historic mill town of Warren used to be located, in Cockeysville.
    How the political climate Andy Harris helped create has come for him
    The far-right Republican leader has twice dodged redistricting attempts. He may not be so lucky a third time.
    U.S. Rep. Andy Harris attends the first day of the General Assembly session in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
    Moore announces $18 minimum wage for some BWI workers
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    ICE agents violently clash with Frederick protesters after 2-day stakeout in neighborhood
    Federal immigration agents violently clashed with protesters in Frederick on Friday night, using their vehicles to clear sidewalks and dragging protesters from the front porch of a home they attempted to enter, city officials said.
    Immigration enforcement officers clashed with protesters and residents Friday (Sept. 4, 2026) after staking out the neighborhood since early Thursday morning.
    Baltimore County crash that left 11 injured remains under investigation
    Maryland State Police troopers responded to a crash between a passenger van and a tractor trailer on I-695 in Baltimore County on Sunday morning.
    The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
    Who is Dr. Shadyfellow? Meet the Defenders’ Day icon in Baltimore County.
    Olafur Nelson is a member of the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck Historical Society, which commemorates the Battle of North Point.
    Olafur Nelson, also known as Dr. Shadyfellow, performs 19th-century battlefield medicine during the Defenders’ Day living history demonstrations at Fort Howard Park.
    Reisterstown woman killed after speeding truck crosses double yellow lines in Edgemere
    A person died in a car crash in Edgemere on Saturday night when a truck drove across double yellow lines and struck a car head on.
    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.
    7 restaurants and patios with dog-friendly dining in Baltimore
    These Baltimore eateries don’t just allow dogs, but welcome them, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    The Charm City Chicken with bacon from Urban Deli in Federal Hill.
    State lease amendment threatens Jerusalem Mill preservation, volunteers say
    Members of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill say the Maryland Department of Natural Resources wants to amend its 20-year lease to formalize procurement processes and create a centralized approval system for who occupies public lands and buildings.
    Rich Albright, vice president of the Friends of Jerusalem Mill, on the way to the miller’s house at Jerusalem Mill in Kingsville.
    3 injured after large tree falls on MTA bus in Reisterstown
    At least three people were injured after a large tree fell on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Reisterstown on Friday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
    At least three people were injured after a large tree fell on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Reisterstown on Friday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
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