McDevitt out as CEO of Medifast

After two years, Baltimore County's single-stream recycling program collecting momentum

Paper in one bin, bottles in another. Remember those old days of recycling?

Baltimore Co. man dies in accident when car falls on him

A Baltimore County man was killed late Monday afternoon when a car apparently fell on top of him, police said.

Man, 25, identified in fatal Owings Mills car crash

Police have identified the man who died Thursday morning after he was involved in a two-car accident near Owings Mills Mall, police said.

Man killed in car accident near Owings Mills Mall

A man died Thursday after he was involved in a two-car accident near Owings Mills Mall, police said.

More copper thefts reported in Baltimore County

Baltimore County police are investigating another string of copper thefts from unoccupied homes and businesses in Woodlawn and Pikesville....

Baltimore County fire departments receive $1.8 million in federal grants to update equipment

Two federal Homeland Security grants totaling $1.84 million will provide equipment to many of Baltimore County's 25 career and 33...

Driver charged in state trooper-involved hit and run

A Reisterstown man was charged in the hit-and-run incident involving a state trooper who was struck during a traffic stop on Interstate 83...

Owings Mills development breeds competition, concern

When Baltimore County officials gathered for a news conference in the fall to reveal plans to revitalize the half-empty Owings Mills Mall, a...

Gilman rallies from 59 points down to win MIAA indoor track title

LANDOVER — Gilman didn't enjoy the first part of Friday's Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association championship meet, as Mount...

No. 1 McDonogh gets pins in final 2 matches to edge No. 2 Spalding

No. 1 McDonogh played the spoiler on senior night at No. 2 Archbishop Spalding's gym Friday, waiting until the final two bouts to pull out...

Sabelhaus' case a reminder that recruiting projections are far from perfect

For better or worse, high school football will get more national attention this week than at any other point in the year.

Boys basketball: Late three-pointers lift Franklin past Catonsville

In a game that was tight the entire way, Franklin relied on a pair of unsung heroes to ignite a late comeback and steal a 59-57 victory over...

Girls basketball: McDonogh routs Roland Park

Leave it to McDonogh to rain on another team's parade. In this game against Roland Park, call it a downpour.

No. 8 Lake Clifton boys knock off No. 2 Milford Mill, 55-46

The No. 2 Milford Mill boys basketball team made its case to take over the area’s No. 1 ranking with a win over top-ranked Dunbar at...

Senior Thomas leads No. 2 Milford Mill past No. 1 Dunbar, 55-53

Well played and tightly contested throughout, Thursday night's showdown between No. 1 Dunbar and No. 2 Milford Mill only needed one thing in...

Indoor track: Hereford sweeps Baltimore County championships

The Hereford girls (103 points) cruised past runner-up Franklin (74.5) to capture their sixth straight Baltimore County indoor track and...

Finding a tree with four-season appeal

One of our specimen trees is nearly kaput, so I've been looking for a suitable replacement that I can transplant this spring in full sun and...

In 'Gleam,' testing limits and breaking traditions

Watching "Gleam" at Center Stage is like visiting a distant era that actually wasn't all that long ago. This play takes place between 1903...

On face value, Hahn-Bin delivers a new experience

A tuxedo seems like the one sartorial item that Hahn-Bin might not wear when this 24-year-old violinist appears for the Candlelight...

Long-lived Arborvitae teems with life

A pair of sparrows has been nesting in our arborvitae tree. It's the perfect spot for them, too, since the tree's densely packed branches...

Public memorial service set for WBAL's Ron Smith

The public is invited to attend a memorial service Jan. 17 for WBAL's Ron Smith, Baltimore radio's longtime "Voice of Reason," who died of...

Car talk: High octane inside and outside Fulton coffee shop

Early on a wintry Saturday morning, Phil Mitchell stood watch over his pride and joy: a black and orange 1989 Lotus Esprit.

Season-ings: Tenderloins with your flavor, not theirs

Just because the holidays are over and we're into a new year, that doesn't mean the need for "roast beast" is over. Hearty winter dinners...

Plan to succeed with a garden calendar

My 2012 gardening to-do lists are getting longer, and if I don't budget my time wisely not everything will get done. There's an easy...

Fifth graders take to the dance floor

The idea of dancing with a boy sent several fifth-grade girls at Gunpowder Elementary into a tailspin. Jen Holland even gathered 25...

Hairston says school budget hearing reflects 'understanding' of fiscal constraints

A dozen county residents spoke at a public meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 17, at Ridge Ruxton School, in Towson, giving the Baltimore County...

Balto. Co. schools budget would preserve teaching positions

After receiving criticism last school year for cutting high school teaching positions while keeping administrators, Baltimore County...

Students named to dean's list

The following students have been named to the dean's list at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Ga. for fall quarter 2011.

Reisterstown: Chamber honors Deleonardo as president

It is time for the Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce's annual Charter Night. In honor of incoming President...

New year brings business openings and closings

Well, the New Year 2012 has arrived. It is true that the older one gets, the faster time flies. And this year has truly flown by!

New delicatessen draws a crowd to Reisterstown

Perhaps the fourth time is the charm, as 21 Main Street is once again home to a delicatessen in Reisterstown. Bubb's opened...

Cultural identity the main course at the Jewish Museum of Maryland

The best consumer advice for those attending the current exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Maryland is: Plan on going out to eat immediately...

County sets the table for 2012 Restaurant Week, Jan. 12-21

County officials and members of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce were set to kick off the county's Restaurant Week —...

Letters from fans are a special delivery to rally around the Ravens

Though most of the shopping on Saturday, Jan. 7 was, lamentably, not being done for a Ravens football party, local Giant stores were still...

Family reunited with dog lost for four years

A family was reunited over the holidays with their dog that had been missing four years.

Glyndon couple flies wounded warrior home

Like any prospective son-in-law, Sgt. Michael Frazier admitted to jitters about meeting his fiancee's father for the first time. Unlike...

Baltimore suburbs rank third lowest in suburban office vacancy rates

Thanks to demand from the defense sector, the vacancy rate for office space in Baltimore's suburbs is lower than anywhere else in the United...

Labor Department: Maryland added 25,000 jobs in 2011

Maryland employers added nearly 25,000 jobs last year, according to new estimates — the best performance since 2006, but one that...

Penn Camera closes at Laurel Shopping Center

Penn Camera Exchange announced Jan. 4 that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed five of its eight locations,...

Baltimore County expands loan program for small businesses

A program that helps small businesses in Baltimore County to get loans will expand, with five new banks pledging to the fund, county...