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

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

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, fields and streams that provide us with some breathing room in a more crowded county landscape.

Tires slashed on eight vehicles in Towson [Crime Log]

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

The following is compiled from police reports from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.

Baltimore County says it won't raise water rates

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:57:00 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.

Hearing to be held Wednesday for Baltimore County schools capital budget

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:00 EDT

Meeting allows Board of Education to get head start on FY15 planning

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 2015.

Illness at Pot Spring Elementary investigated

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:07:00 EDT

Health Department looking into why 200 kids were sick with gastrointestinal symptoms

Baltimore County health officials are investigating why about 200 students at Pot Spring Elementary in Timonium — a third of the children there — got sick with gastrointestinal symptoms last week.

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.

Carroll student a finalist in PSA contest

By Blair Ames, bames@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:50:00 EDT

Carroll County Career and Technology Center student Ethan Spencer is one of three finalists in a contest challenging students to create a public service announcement against driving while distracted.

Man tries to strangle woman after argument over meds [Crime Log]

By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

The following is compiled from police reports from the Towson and Cockeysville precincts. Our policy is to include descriptions when there is enough information to make identification possible.

Abolishing school trailers will take creativity and determination [Editorial]

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

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.

Kach says he'll run for County Council seat held by Huff

By Alison Knezevich, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Republican Del. Wade Kach has formally announced he will challenge Baltimore County Council Todd Huff next year.