Balto. Co. Council approves $2.8 billion budget

Balto. Co. Council approves $2.8 billion budget

Baltimore County Council members on Thursday formally adopted a county budget they say focuses on basic services while keeping the county's property tax rate flat for the 25th year in a row.

Cool down hot schools, Baltimore County board told

York Road corridor school overcrowding [Pictures]

Parents and students from Carney Elementary and Westowne Elementary in Catonsville lobbied the Baltimore County Board of Education for air conditioning Thursday night at hearing on the FY 2015 capital...

Details matter in proposed reduction of open space fees [Editorial]

Details matter in proposed reduction of open space fees [Editorial]

Few would argue that Baltimore County needs more open space or that developers, whose projects tend to diminish open space, should contribute to the creation, preservation or enhancement of the parks,...

Baltimore County says it won't raise water rates

Baltimore County says it won't raise water rates

Baltimore County residents served by the city's water system won't see a rate increase this year, county officials said Tuesday, despite a city proposal to impose a 15 percent increase.

Lansdowne vs. Catoctin softball state semifinal [Pictures]

Lansdowne vs. Catoctin softball state semifinal [Pictures]

Arbutus area graduation schedule [Pictures]

Catonsville area graduation schedule [Pictures]

Graduation time is right around the corner in students at schools in the Catonsville and Arbutus areas. Click through the gallery to see when and where the local high schools will hold their...

Hearing to be held Wednesday for Baltimore County schools capital budget

York Road corridor school overcrowding [Pictures]

A meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening will be the first opportunity for county residents to provide input and suggestions on the Baltimore County Public Schools capital budget for fiscal year...

Crime Log: Two cars stolen by gunmen

The following is compiled from local police reports.

Catonsville falls to Broadneck in girls lacrosse state semifinals

Catonsville falls to Broadneck in girls lacrosse state semifinals

Broadneck scored nine of the first 10 goals and the defiicit was too much for Catonsville too overcome in the Class 4A-3A sate semifinals as the Comets season ended with a 15-5 loss Saturday afternoon...

Abolishing school trailers will take creativity and determination [Editorial]

Abolishing school trailers will take creativity and determination [Editorial]

Sometimes, the same old solutions are inadequate for stubborn problems. New directions must be found. So it is with overcrowding in the Baltimore County Public School system.

Royal Farms robbery suspects [Pictures]

Royal Farms robbery suspects [Pictures]

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Baltimore County Police seeking information on April 13 robbery of Royal Farm store

Baltimore County Police seeking information on April 13 robbery of Royal Farm store

Baltimore County Police are asking for help identifying four men involved an April 13 robbery of a Royal Farms store in the 4000 block of Wilkens Avenue.

Baltimore County gave proper notice of stormwater fee meeting

Baltimore County gave proper notice of stormwater fee meeting

Baltimore County officials gave proper notice of its meeting where residents could testify about a new stormwater fee, according to state panel that rules on open meeting complaints.

Measure would reduce open-space fees for Balto. Co. developers

Measure would reduce open-space fees for Balto. Co. developers

The Baltimore County Council could vote next week to reduce fees that developers pay to help the county build parks and buy recreational land.

Seniors eager to return to apartments in Lansdowne after fire

Seniors eager to return to apartments in Lansdowne after fire

Residents of the Coursey Station Apartments on First Avenue in Lansdowne are gradually adjusting to life after a two-alarm fire on May 3 displaced 47 seniors.

Vandals spray paint vehicles in Arbutus [Arbutus crime log]

The following is compiled from local police reports.

Arbutus Arts Festival celebrates 40th anniversary

Arbutus Arts Festival celebrates 40th anniversary

East Drive in Arbutus will undergo a massive transformation Sunday, May 19. Arbutus' Main Street will go from a quiet thoroughfare at 5 a.m. to a hub of activity from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as more than...

Community Fair features informative fun

Community Fair features informative fun

Animals, food and crafts are just a few of the components of the Southwest Leadership Team's 10th annual Community Fair.

Mother of two crafts duct tape creations

Mother of two crafts duct tape creations

Halethorpe resident Christina Vaughn will be participating in the festival for the first time this year, displaying her unique creations made entirely of duct tape.

Halethorpe Community Clean Up [Pictures]

Halethorpe Community Clean Up [Pictures]

Halethorpe Improvement Association hosts a community clean up day Saturday, May 11.

Two residential fires among 100 calls to the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department May 5-12

Among 100 calls for medical and fire-rescue service received by the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department during the period May 5-12, were the following:


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