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Local government

    Montgomery County crews are still plowing residential roads, contrary to the county’s online tracker
    Crews were expected to continue clearing snow and ice from residential roads, sidewalks and bus stops through the end of the week.
    A man operates a snow blower on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm  in Silver Spring, Md. in front of Awdamet Market.
    Baltimore County Council won’t landmark Ruxton house, saving owner a $160,000 window tab
    Joseph Coale, a local historian who nominated the home for inclusion on the Baltimore County Landmarks List a year ago, withdrew his application for the property, known as Maroney House, to receive landmark status.
    Cassandra London bought this house in Ruxton with the intention of keeping the historical integrity of the outside and modernizing the inside. Unbeknownst to her, a neighbor nominated the property for a landmarks designation. Ifi that goes through, she will have to spend $160,000 on historically accurate windows - money she doesn't have.
    Baltimore County Council pension increase becomes issue in county executive contest
    A pension bill the Baltimore County Council passed 15 months ago that could double their retirement payouts is heating up the competitive four-way race for county executive.
    January 13, 2025 - Council members Todd Crandall, David Marks, Izzy Patoka, Michael Ertel, Julian Jones and Pat Young  participate in the first work session of the year.
    Baltimore County Council members move to rescind bill that would hike their pensions
    Baltimore County Council members announced plans to repeal legislation that would double the pensions of four of its seven members.
    Council member Mike Ertel, District 6, was the lone vote against the original pension bill.
    They should be exempt from property taxes, but their home was sold at tax sale
    A misunderstanding and paperwork errors nearly cost Theodore and Jean Bonds their East Baltimore rowhome.
    Jean and Theodore Bonds nearly lost their East Baltimore home to tax sale following a series of paperwork issues.
    Mayor cuts IG’s access to Baltimore’s legal files, cites attorney-client privilege
    City attorneys discovered a member of Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s team “had gained unapproved and unfettered access” to files produced by a city Law Department attorney.
    Isabel Mercedes Cumming, Baltimore City's Inspector General, sits for a portrait in War Memorial Plaza on Monday, March 13.
    From roads to hospitals, how Maryland is preparing for the snowstorm
    Here’s how local and state agencies, hospitals and transportation authorities are preparing for the winter storm in Maryland.
    A snow plow on St. Paul Avenue on Monday, January 6, 2025.
    Save money on energy bills this winter with these 5 tips
    There are many no- and low-cost ways to spend less on your Maryland heating bill.
    Brian Leonard, owner of Leonard Home Performance, takes a photo of the inside of a furnace as he conducts an energy audit at TJ Sebastian’s home in Baltimore.
    They are accused of squatting. Lawmakers want to speed up their day in court.
    It’s the fourth year a Maryland lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at expediting a squatting complaint.
    Madison Pleas was a Baltimore renter when accused of squatting even though she had a lease.
    Baltimore County Council members could earn more as retired lawmakers than working ones
    A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.
    Legislation passed by the council boosts the pensions of councilmembers and ties future increases to their salaries, which are going up as the job becomes full time.
    Ivan Bates’ break-up with mayor’s public safety office finds legal support
    Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
    Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.
    Friedson outpaces other Montgomery County executive candidates with more than $2 million raised
    Andrew Friedson has raised more than $2 million since launching his campaign for county executive, far outpacing his rivals, who are relying on public financing.
    Montgomery County executive candidate Andrew Friedson participates in a panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Legislative Breakfast in December.
    Fundraising in hot Baltimore County executive race tops $1 million
    In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.
    From left, council member Julian Jones, Nick Stewart, a former school board member and financial attorney, and council member Izzy Patoka.
    Should 16-year-olds vote in school board races? Some Howard County teens say yes.
    Howard County teens are lobbying lawmakers to lower the voting age in Board of Election races to 16 and to expand the voting rights of the board’s student member.
    Illuminate Maryland student leader Rishit Guttam holds up a piece of paper to signal a candidate’s response time is running out during the Howard County Executive Youth Forum at the Elkridge Branch Library earlier this month.
    Karson Kamenetz campaigns beyond his father’s legacy in Baltimore County
    Kevin Kamenetz, Karson’s father, was a four-term councilman and a gubernatorial candidate who served as county executive from 2010 to 2018.
    Karson Kamenetz, left, candidate for Baltimore County Council and son of former County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, speaks to Baltimore County residents Alvin Levi, right, and Jeffrey Platt at Jilly’s Bar & Grill in Pikesville.
    Baltimore County Council approves bill restricting Towson landlords
    The legislation creates a “Neighborhood Preservation District” that prevents county officials from issuing rental licenses to Towson properties on blocks where rentals already account for 30% or more of the properties.
    The new legislation establishes a pilot program that will last until June 30, 2029.
    Baltimore County trash pickup schedule carries odor of error
    Baltimore County’s printed trash schedule mailed out last year included three sliding holidays that don’t actually slide.
    A pile of empty trash cans in an alley in northeast Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
    Local leaders try to strengthen their hand against ICE
    Montgomery County Council members introduced two bills Tuesday to curb how ICE conducts detentions and deportations within the county’s borders.
    TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 - Montgomery County Council members Will Jawando and Kristin Mink are flanked by supporters as they hold a press conference on two bills that aim to restrict ICE activities in the county.
    Baltimore raised its wastewater rates 15% last year. Revenue still fell short.
    Baltimore’s wastewater system is over budget and underfunded, according to a new financial disclosure.
    The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
    In dramatic ruling, Baltimore judge sides with tenant in ‘junk fees’ case
    The case shows a “massive corporate entity taking advantage of an honest, hard-working individual,” the a Baltimore judge wrote.
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