Middle River conservation land targeted for housing growth

Sparrows Point owner considers selling plant

The struggling Sparrows Point steel mill could be sold within the next six months, mill owner RG Steel said Monday.

Head of the Class

Joan Munn, Eastern Technical High School; Andre Keyser, Overlea High School; Kathleen Crane, Parkville High School...

Police identify Middle River man struck by MARC train

Baltimore County Police identified the man who died May 1 after being struck by a MARC train near Essex as Robert Ey of Middle River.

Police identify victims in Fallston fatal accident

Two people died and two others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle accident on Mountain Road near its intersection with Reckord Road...

Man shot, wounded close to Southeast Freeway in Essex

A man was shot and wounded early Saturday on a street in Essex, according to Baltimore County police.

Baltimore County has had five instances of speed camera vandalism in two years

The torching of a speed camera on the 400 block of South Rolling Road in Catonsville on April 20 marked the fifth time in two years that...

Unidentified man killed by train in Rosedale

An unidentified man was struck and killed Tuesday morning by a southbound MARC train in the Rosedale area.

Hit-and-run sends Dundalk teen to Shock Trauma

Baltimore County police are searching for the driver of a white sports-utility vehicle that did not stop after striking a 15-year-old...

Softball: Eastern Tech downs North Harford, advances to state semifinals

Eastern Tech advanced to its first state semifinals in four years with a 4-2 victory over visiting North Harford in the Class 3A North...

Girls lacrosse playoffs: Catonsville defeats Perry Hall in region final

The only blemish keeping Catonsville from a perfect season came when the Comets lost in overtime on April 12 to Perry Hall. Since that 17-16...

Outdoor track: Milford Mill boys, Franklin girls on top at county meet

In the first Baltimore County championship track meet held at Sparrows Point High School, the Franklin girls captured its first-ever...

Baseball: Calvert Hall grad Blair on shortstop watch list

Calvert Hall grad Pat Blair, now a junior at Wake Forest University, has been named to the first 2012 Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year...

Boys lacrosse: Hereford stifles Dulaney, wins 5th straight county championship

Dulaney came into the Baltimore County boys championship game with an 0-2 record against Hereford and had averaged just two goal per game...

Girls lacrosse: Catonsville defeats Dulaney to win county title

For the second time in three days, Catonsville High enjoyed another convincing victory over Dulaney.

Basketball: Baltimore Catholic League adds nine to Hall of Fame

Baltimore Catholic League commissioner Jack Degele said he's seen the five former players — Leon Dickerson (Cardinal Gibbons), Darryle...

Boys lacrosse: Lutheran routs Mount Carmel

Baltimore Lutheran's slow start against Mount Carmel Friday annoyed first-year coach Jonny Class.

'You Can't Take It With You,' so enjoy Everyman play now

Audiences during the Great Depression had their spirits lifted by "You Can't Take It With You," the wacky 1936 comedy by George S....

Theater Review: 'Ruined' women saved by Pulitzer-winning play

Lynn Nottage does not shy away from a tough subject in "Ruined." Although its story about sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of...

Look up, it's 'Mary Poppins' at the Hippodrome

In case you're wondering, the title character does fly above the stage of the Hippodrome Theatre in the 2006 Broadway musical "Mary Poppins....

A movie date can last all weekend at Maryland Film Festival

If you love movies, you'll feel like a kid set loose in a candy store when the 14th annual Maryland Film Festival screens 40 feature films...

The skinny on wines and dieting

Most are feeling the urge to shed those winter mantles and get ready for summertime. As the prospect of heading "downeyoshen" looms large,...

Presidential perspiration the inspiration for 'Frost/Nixon'

Richard Nixon really works up a sweat in "Frost/Nixon." When the former president agreed to do a series of television interviews with...

Saying hello to "Dolly" at close quarters

"Hello, Dolly!" is a big musical and the Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre is small. Its in-the-round stage is only 13-by-16-feet, so the...

A night different from all other nights at Center Stage

The three Jewish characters preparing for a Passover Seder spend a night different from all other nights in "The Whipping Man," and...

2012 Graduation: Baltimore County schools

A collection of photos and lists of 2012 high school graduates from around Baltimore County.

Baltimore County legislators, parents to ask Dance to put more teachers in high schools

Baltimore County parents and legislators will ask incoming schools Superintendent Dallas Dance to consider putting more teachers in high...

Baltimore County school year ends June 8

The school year for Baltimore County's public school students will end on Friday, June 8 -- four days earlier than originally scheduled,...

Public education, safety key in Kamenetz 2013 budget

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said this week that a commitment to improving public education is a prominent aspect of his $2.69 billion...

What's closed on Memorial Day in Baltimore County

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, the following schedules will be in effect in Baltimore County.

Carney: May is the time to play at Parkville Senior Center

Since it is Older Americans Month and the theme is "Never Too Old to Play" here are some the fun events coming up at the...

Perry Hall: Kudos to winning art students of Perry Hall Middle

One of the most active clubs in the neighborhood, the Woman's Club of Perry Hall, recently hosted an art contest in a...

Military notices: Residents graduate from basic training

Army Pvt. Donovan D. Henry, has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Henry is the son of...

Wedding: Stephanie Posey weds Ryan Dougherty

Stephanie Posey and Ryan Dougherty were joined in marriage on Feb. 11, at Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, in Baltimore.

A neighborhood that few leave

The other evening, I sat at Doris Poling's dining room table and we discussed Overlea. A lifelong resident of the Northeast Baltimore...

Perry Hall/Kingsville: Local farm market part of Foodie Experience at the Hippodrome

Richardson's Farm Market, 5900 Ebenezer Road, a locally owned and operated family business, will participate for the...

Carney: Chihuahua 'waddles' into new home, finds new best buddy

Dolores and Charles Voelkel of Perring Park say they were delighted to become great-grandparents for the...

Eastpoint Mall being auctioned at month's end

Eastpoint Mall, in southeast Baltimore County, is being sold at auction on May 29, the auctioneer announced.

Pictures: Starting salaries for college graduates

Constellation $245M settlement for trading is largest ever

The $245 million settlement that Baltimore's Constellation Energy Group agreed to pay is the largest of its kind to resolve allegations of...

Latest round of negotiations begin in Baltimore Jewish Times bankruptcy

The creditors and the publisher of the Baltimore Jewish Times met behind closed doors Friday with a bankruptcy judge in an attempt to iron...

Bleeding 17-year-old flags down deputy after being stabbed in Edgewood

At about 7:15 Monday evening, a 17-year-old male, who was bleeding from multiple stab wounds to his upper torso, flagged down a Harford...

County police will suspend collecting DNA evidence in some cases

The Baltimore County Police Department announced Friday that, in the wake of a Maryland Court of Appeals opinion, it will discontinue...

Burglary prompts warning of home improvement scams

Baltimore County Police are reminding homeowners to be wary of home improvement scams on the heels of a deception burglary that took place...

Baltimore County woman gets 60 years in husband's murder

A Dundalk woman who admitted to arranging her husband's murder two years ago was sentenced Monday to 60 years in prison.

Letter: Remember fallen soldiers, and help care for those who survive

Memorial Day weekend heralds the start of summer with family gatherings, fireworks, beach trips and discount shopping.

Editorial: Staff reductions aid county budget, but it's a one-year fix

When government budgets are unveiled, they are invariably described as "lean," "bare-bones," "belt-tightening," etc.

Letter: Dogs of any breed can be dangerous

A dog of any breed can be dangerous so all owners must be responsible

Editorial: BYOB bill has merit, but paints with too broad a brush

A bill introduced in the County Council would open a new arena for regulation of alcoholic beverages in Baltimore County — BYOB...