Baltimore County

Baltimore area's federal agencies a 'growth industry'

Baltimore area's federal agencies a 'growth industry'

Despite budget cuts and anti-government rhetoric in Congress, Maryland officials say the two huge federal agencies based in Woodlawn — which have long helped buoy the region's economy — may be better positioned than others to ride out the political turbulence expected over the next several years.

Prosecution to rest case against Huguely

Defense team will begin its case in Charlottesville

Baltimore County crime map

County crime map

Search for information about crimes in Baltimore County by specifying an incident type, time period and/or location

Maryland obituaries

Maryland obituaries

Read and remember the lives of those featured in The Sun.

February 18th : 11 a.m. ...
February 18th : 7 p.m. (Doors)
April 22nd : 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; 7:00 am: On-site Registration opens 8:30 am: 5K Run/5K Walk begins 8:35 am: 1-mile Walk the Hope 9:30 am: Closing Ceremonies
Editors

Suburban: Andy Rosen, 410-332-6874, @andyrosen

Reporters

Education: Liz Bowie, 410-332-6563
Enterprise | Development: Arthur Hirsch, 410-332-6073
Community Features: Mary Gail Hare, 410-332-6033

Legislators to review distribution of marijuana for medical use

The use of medical marijuana in Maryland and how a statewide system could legally provide patient access are once again before the General...

Anneslie resident vying to be 'the voice' of the Orioles

Matthew Byars' voice is well-known to his students and colleagues at St. Paul's School. It may be recognized by a much larger audience soon.

Loss of son inspires Towson father to advocate for suicide prevention

Before asking the question, Rep. John Sarbanesmade sure to say "if you don't mind sharing." Ron Waltemeyer didn't mind.

Kamenetz unveils economic plan to build on county's 'core assets'

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz announced on Feb. 14 a "strategic operations plan" for the county's Department of Economic...

Neighbors, council member oppose Mays Chapel school site

A proposed 700-seat elementary school in Mays Chapel is being billed as a long-term solution to the York Road corridor's overcrowding...

Watchdog coverage from The Baltimore Sun

Taxing Baltimore

Taxing Baltimore

The Homestead Property Tax Credit, created with tax relief in mind, has had profound effects in Baltimore for years.

Select Lounge shooting

Select Lounge shooting

A Baltimore officer shot a patron outside a club during an altercation, and police fatally shot him before realizing he was an officer.

Census 2010 coverage

Census 2010 for Maryland

Over past decade, population grew far more diverse, while growth dramatically slowed in once-booming counties

More stories

Balto. Co. Council may strip bathrooms from transgender bill

After hearing hours of testimony on a bill to ban discrimination against transgender people,...

Medical examiner testifies Love covered in bruises | VIDEO

There were multiple bruises on Yeardley Love's body when she died in May 2010, according to...

Police officers mentor children at Middle River school | VIDEO

When Baltimore County police squad cars arrive at Chase Elementary in Middle River, it is usually...

Future of Exxon case uncertain as cleanup continues

The cleanup is supposed to be done in 2014, nearly eight years after 26,000 gallons of gasoline...

Court sends Exxon spill case back to trial

The state's second-highest court has rejected much of a $147 million jury verdict that was awarded...

Civil rights violations alleged in Baltimore Co. noose incident

An Essex man has been indicted on civil rights charges stemming from an April 2010 incident in which...

Lacrosse players planned alcohol intervention too late for George Huguely | VIDEO

George Huguely V was getting drunk four nights a week in his final month of college, and his...

Three-vehicle crash in Perry Hall kills Edgewood woman, 30

A 30-year-old Harford County woman was killed Wednesday after her car collided with two other...

Testimony shows volatile relationship between lacrosse player, girlfriend | VIDEO

Former University of Virginia student on trial in death of girlfriend

Fatal two-car crash in Baltimore County

A two-car crash Wednesday afternoon on Belair Road killed a woman and sent another person to the...

Court: state cannot re-indict defendants unfit for trial

A Maryland appeals court has ruled that the state violated the rights of two men found incompetent...