Abolishing school trailers will take creativity and determination [Editorial]

Statement that white men 'disenfranchised' is ludicrous [Letter]

Over the past few weeks, I have quietly waited for someone to write in a sensible argument regarding the issue of the White Student Union at...

White Student Union does not equate to 'white power' [Letter]

I found Patrick Sheridan's letter about heritage to be quite disconcerting and felt compelled to respond. In making the statement that...

County is making right call on the Mays Chapel school [Letter]

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz deserves thanks for his leadership on the new school in Mays Chapel. It's disheartening to see baby boomers,...

Fallen Heroes of Maryland deserve our respect and attention [Editorial]

Sometimes, it's easy to pay no attention. Life goes smoothly when you disregard that which is heartbreaking. Even when sacrifices are made...

State legislators need to fix the 'rain tax' mess [Editorial]

Those thinking "done deal" after the state adopted a stormwater runoff fee may have another thing coming. Even though counties, including...

Del. Lafferty: Thanks to volunteers who make our community better [Letter]

As National Volunteer Month comes to an end, I wanted to thank the thousands of volunteers who continue to make our communities so great. We...

Government should share secret that justifies not paying 'rain tax' [Letter]

Reading about the rain water tax, I see that government buildings do not have to pay this tax. The government evidently knows how to keep...

Black Student Union about heritage; WSU is not [Letter]

I was a bit confused by the letter Jeff Nelson wrote regarding the need for a White Student Union at Towson University.

Letter: Water a precious resource that should be conserved

I think people should try to conserve water and not pollute it. Water is the primary resource people and animals need to live. Only about...

Towson University quashes White Student Union [Letter]

In case no one has noticed it yet, two-thirds of Towson University's past and current student body is and remains white. The current and...

Baltimore County Chamber commends council for thoughtful evaluation of rain tax [Letter]

The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce is member-driven, member-supported organization that has been the voice of business in Baltimore...

Rain tax was allowed to proceed unanswered [Letter]

I read with interest Del. Stephen Lafferty's attack on our councilman, David Marks, who is questioning the new stormwater tax required for...

Article on Towson parking issues was erroneous [Letter]

Regarding the article, "Towson leaders seek solutions to parking" published in the April 10 edition of the Towson Times, we at Pollard's...

Letter: Former clubhouse first role still to serve Catonsville community

Thank you for the wonderful coverage of the Woman's Club of Catonsville ("Celebration, sadness for Catonsville Woman's Club," Catonsville...

Letter: Catonsville volunteers and businesses key to success of school fundraiser

Thank you to all of Catonsville for helping make the 12th annual Catonsville Middle School fundraiser a success.

Sad time for Maryland after passage of gas tax with automatic accelerator [Letter]

What a sad time for Marylanders. They are going to be subjected to a regressive gas tax that will have an automatic tax accelerator tied...

Monkton men thank police

Two Monkton residents thanked Cockeysville police assistant commander Lt. Bob McGraw with a basket filled with fruit, cheese and crackers...

A brave Baltimore County boy loses his fight

Ever since I did a story on Riley Davis’ bone marrow transplant in September 2009, I looked forward to finally meeting him in person....

Hereford Zone's Holiday Spirit

Here’s another example of why I love the Hereford Zone. Last month, I did a story on Robert Zerance’s sky diving adventure....

My turkey is stuffed - in my freezer

This year, 18 of us will get together for Thanksgiving. We all have food assignments. Mine has always been the turkey, the stuffing and...

A Curious Coincidence

I don’t have an art history background, so I hadn’t heard the name Alexander Calder before. Then, in the course of one week, the...

A Question for the Ages

Which is more important – saving money or admitting you’re old? That’s the dilemma I face on Thursdays at Graul’s...

A Special Scout

I don’t normally attend Eagle Scout ceremonies. The North County News runs announcements of new Eagle Scouts and their photos in the...

This band's going places

I just finished writing a story about a local band, RailAway, whose album “Dirty Water” will be released at the Recher Theatre...

Hudson's Corner: Blend T lemon passes taste test and is on its way to a store near you

We all have the nightmare of being late to class, forgetting to study for the exam or being late to a test. At three score and four, I...

Hudsons Corner: Lights of the season spark joy and hope, and illuminate remembrances

With this year's Thanksgiving the earliest it could occur, lights have gone on earlier than usual, too. Some in the neighborhood were...

Hudson's Corner: From eye doctors to Northern District police, let's hear it for responsiveness

Over the last month, we have had several incidents that point out how effectiveness and success correlate with responsiveness.

Hudson's Corner: Baltimore drivers live up to city's dubious distinction in annual Allstate report

After my husband and I had a recent, but too-brief beach getaway, we knew we were back in Baltimore the minute we drove onto Russell Street....

Hudson's Corner: Despite rash of bike thefts, Roland Park is one of city's safest neighborhoods

We live in one of the safest neighborhoods in Baltimore, as reiterated by representatives of the police and fire departments at the Roland...

Hudson's Corner: Derecho serves as metaphor for some sudden, devastating events of summer

Summers seem to whiz by faster every year. In many ways, this summer was defined by the late June derecho. Some area homeowners and...

Hudson's Corner: Michael Phelps is now just another swimmer in lane 5 at Meadowbrook

How does the most decorated Olympian decompress after a triumphant finale in London? He goes on an all-boys trip to the exotic Maldives....

Hudson's Corner: The only thing missing at Meadowbrook pool lately is Olympian Michael Phelps

The other morning I was swimming my laps at Meadowbrook. Almost no one was there. Only two others were in the deep, outdoor lanes that are...