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...

Elderly pedestrians struck by car in Parkville

Elderly pedestrians struck by car in Parkville

An elderly man and woman are being treated at Shock Trauma after they were struck by a car in Parkville on Saturday night, Baltimore County Police said.

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.

Fallen Heroes of Maryland deserve our respect and attention [Editorial]

Fallen Heroes of Maryland deserve our respect and attention [Editorial]

Sometimes, it's easy to pay no attention. Life goes smoothly when you disregard that which is heartbreaking. Even when sacrifices are made on your behalf, no need to share in someone else's pain.

Testing firm plans job fair for new White Marsh facility

Testing firm plans job fair for new White Marsh facility

An educational testing firm is planning a job fair Friday for positions at its new facility in Baltimore County.

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

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

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...

Harford's Craig announces new waste disposal deal with Baltimore County

Harford's Craig announces new waste disposal deal with Baltimore County

Joppa area residents will not have to deal with what some feared would be the headache of having a waste transfer station practically in their backyards, thanks to an agreement between Baltimore and...

Synagro Technologies' bankruptcy will bring jobs to Baltimore

Synagro Technologies' bankruptcy will bring jobs to Baltimore

A Wednesday bankruptcy filing by Synagro Technologies Inc. means growth and new jobs for the Baltimore area as the waste recycler consolidates its headquarters in White Marsh.

County touts 'new urbanism' in development plan for Route 43 in White Marsh

County touts 'new urbanism' in development plan for Route 43 in White Marsh

Developers plan to build 1,700 housing units near a mixed-use business park in White Marsh, saying it will "supercharge" an area that had previously been targeted for job creation.

Huff pleads guilty to DUI, says he's 'learned from this mistake'

Huff pleads guilty to DUI, says he's 'learned from this mistake'

Baltimore County Councilman Todd Huff pleaded guilty Thursday to driving under the influence, telling a judge that he's learned from the February incident and is in treatment for alcohol abuse.

General Motors unveils its new electric motor in White Marsh

General Motors unveils its new electric motor in White Marsh

General Motors officially launched its new electric motor in White Marsh Tuesday, a milestone in U.S. manufacturing — and a key part of the company's bet that the electric-vehicle market is...

As rhetoric grows, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties face stormwater fees

As rhetoric grows, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties face stormwater fees

Ridiculed by some as a "rain tax" and a symbol of government overreach in taxes, storm water management fees mandated by the state were approved Monday by Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties.

Balto. Co. budget would add new seats for crowded schools

 Balto. Co. budget would add new seats for crowded schools

Baltimore County would add classrooms for thousands of students under a budget proposal unveiled Monday by County Executive Kevin Kamenetz — a plan advocates hope signals a commitment to solve...

Two-alarm fire breaks out in Baltimore County apartments

Two-alarm fire breaks out in Baltimore County apartments

About 100 firefighters battled a large fire in a block of apartments in eastern Baltimore County on Sunday night, the county Fire Department said, though no one was reported to have been injured in...

At Loch Raven, Duncan says communities must confront school violence

At Loch Raven, Duncan says communities must confront school violence

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told parents, students and educators in Baltimore County on Wednesday that while Americans might not agree on gun control legislation, they must work together so...

Man carrying antique rifle near school sparks police investigation

Man carrying antique rifle near school sparks police investigation

A man raised the suspicions of several people at Villa Cresta Elementary School in Parkville on Monday after reportedly walking the perimeter of the school's property at the time of dismissal with...

Father, 4-year-old daughter wounded in double shooting in Rosedale

Father, 4-year-old daughter wounded in double shooting in Rosedale

A 23-year-old man and his 4-year-old daughter were shot while sitting in a vehicle in Rosedale on Monday night, according to Baltimore County Police.

Police union says Baltimore County ignoring court's reimbursement ruling

Police union says Baltimore County ignoring court's reimbursement ruling

The Baltimore County police union says county officials have ignored a ruling by the state's highest court to reimburse some 400 retired Police Department employees for overpaid insurance premiums.

Woman federally charged in bathroom purse-snatching scheme

Woman federally charged in bathroom purse-snatching scheme

The Nottingham woman had ducked into a bathroom at the White Marsh Sears when she heard a voice from the adjoining stall: Her neighbor had found the toilet-paper dispenser empty. Could she pass some...


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