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Baltimore County says it won't raise water rates

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:07 EDT

County can absorb cost of proposed city increase, officials say

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

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

John Olszewski Sr. files amended disclosure forms

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 school being built in his district.

Baltimore County gave proper notice of stormwater fee meeting

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:00 EDT

Pikesville resident had filed complaint

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

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:52:23 EDT

Several bills pending on fees

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

Ground broken on Dundalk senior housing project

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

Development will feature 102 units

Construction has begun on more than 100 housing units for senior citizens in Dundalk.

Attorney disputes settlement details in ADA cases against Balt. Co.

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 9 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

Firefighters, police officer say they were forced out of jobs

Baltimore County said Thursday it has settled three disability lawsuits filed by former firefighters and a police officer who alleged they were illegally forced out of their jobs.

Crash in Essex involving MTA bus sends a dozen people to hospitals

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 8 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

A dozen people were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle crashed into an MTA bus this morning in Essex, according to Maryland Transit Administration officials.

Open-meetings complaint filed against Balto. Co. Council over stormwater fee

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 8 May 2013 07:23:00 EDT

Resident alleges public didn't get enough notice of meeting

A Pikesville man has filed an Open Meetings Act violation complaint against the Baltimore County Council, alleging that citizens didn't get proper notice of a meeting where they could have testified about the county's new stormwater fee.

Man with gunshot wound found dead in Rosedale

Sun, 5 May 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Baltimore County Police say a man was found dead this morning at a gas station in Rosedale after suffering at least one gunshot wound.

Baltimore-area dog thefts on rise, owners, observers say

By Jonathan Pitts , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 2 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Is Yorkie missing in Essex part of a growing problem?

As she struggled to unload groceries from the back of her car, Sherrie Schenning got an uncharacteristically queasy feeling.