Townhome community planned for Dundalk

Townhome community planned for Dundalk

K. Hovnanian Homes is planning to develop a community of townhomes in Dundalk on the land that used to be the North Point Drive-In theater, which closed three decades ago, and more recently served...

Man shot and wounded in Dundalk

Man shot and wounded in Dundalk

A man was shot in Dundalk on Tuesday afternoon and was expected to survive his injuries, Baltimore County police said.

Care should be taken in regulating food trucks [Editorial]

Care should be taken in regulating food trucks [Editorial]

Food trucks are hot. The rolling diners featuring trendy (and sometimes pricey) eats are turning up more and more at intersections, urban and suburban, with high pedestrian traffic. They tap into a...

Labor group complains about Dundalk High asbestos contractor

Labor group complains about Dundalk High asbestos contractor

A labor group is alleging that a supervisor with an asbestos abatement contractor at Dundalk High School pressured workers to drink alcohol on the job and violated safety standards.

Baltimore County library's summer reading program kicks off

Baltimore County library's summer reading program kicks off

The Baltimore County Public Library's Summer Reading Club launches Monday, offering programs for kids of all ages.

Child, 4, hit and killed by Taxi in Dundalk

Child, 4, hit and killed by Taxi in Dundalk

A toddler was hit and killed by a taxi on Liberty Parkway Friday and died in the hospital, according to Baltimore County police.

Teen charged in non-fatal Dundalk shooting

Teen charged in non-fatal Dundalk shooting

Baltimore County police arrested and charged a 17-year-old from Dundalk in a non-fatal shooting at a playground near his home on Tuesday.

New details emerge in probe of Rosedale train derailment

New details emerge in probe of Rosedale train derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board released new details Wednesday on its investigation into last month's train derailment and explosion in Rosedale, finding that more chemicals were released...

Baltimore County students in national auto-skills competition

Baltimore County students in national auto-skills competition

The two-man team from Eastern Technical High School faced a challenge: discover about a dozen "bugs" in a car, fix them, and restore the car to acceptable condition — all within 90 minutes.

Sparrows Point: A year after collapse, unsettled lives

Sparrows Point: A year after collapse, unsettled lives

In the year since mill owner RG Steel collapsed some of its former employees found good jobs nearby. Others moved to jobs in distant states, separating themselves from a deep-rooted network of...

Balto. Co. ethics commission won't say whether Olszewski omissions discussed

Balto. Co. ethics commission won't say whether Olszewski omissions discussed

The chairman of the Baltimore County Ethics Commission declined to say whether members, meeting Tuesday in a closed session, had discussed Councilman John Olszewski Sr.'s omissions on financial...

Balto. Co. ethics panel to discuss Olszewski omissions

Balto. Co. ethics panel to discuss Olszewski omissions

A Baltimore County councilman's failure to disclose his outside employment has drawn the attention of the county ethics board, whose director says she expects the issue to come up at this week's...

Balto. Co. disability settlements total more than $1 million

Balto. Co. disability settlements total more than $1 million

Baltimore County's recent settlements with two firefighters and a police officer who alleged the county violated federal disability law will cost taxpayers more than $1 million — more than...

Former Balto. Co. Exec. Smith to head state transportation department

Former Balto. Co. Exec. Smith to head state transportation department

Gov. Martin O'Malley will turn to a longtime political ally, former Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith, to lead the Maryland Department of Transportation as it begins a new era of stepped-up...

Shooting, stabbing reported in Baltimore County

Shooting, stabbing reported in Baltimore County

A man was stabbed in Dundalk Friday and another man was shot in Halethorpe early Saturday, Baltimore County Police said.

Balto. Co. Council approves $2.8 billion budget

Balto. Co. Council approves $2.8 billion budget

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

Man in custody in Edgemere shooting

Man shot in Edgemere, expected to survive

A man was found shot at least once in Edgemere, Baltimore County police said, and he was expected to survive his injuries.

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.

County councilman hasn't disclosed outside jobs for years

County councilman hasn't disclosed outside jobs for years

A Baltimore County councilman did not disclose his outside employment over the past several years, including his work with a painting and drywall company that has a $3.1 million contract at a new high...

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.


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