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Baltimore County Council releases names of county executive applicants
The Baltimore County Council is searching for an interim county executive to succeed Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected to Congress last month.
5 Middle Eastern restaurants diversifying Baltimore County’s food scene
Baltimore County is growing more diverse, and that means more delicious ethnic foods.
Johns Hopkins researchers confirm Curtis Bay dust comes from coal
A study from the Johns Hopkins University reconfirms what residents have long suspected: The black dust in Curtis Bay comes from coal.
Historian Vince Leggett helped preserve Black history along the Chesapeake Bay
Vince Leggett, a conservationist who worked to preserve Black history and culture along the Chesapeake Bay, died Saturday. He was 71.
Baltimore County Council poised to create panel to redraw political lines
Baltimore County Council members are expected to create a redistricting commission at their Dec. 1 meeting.
Baltimore County Council to release names of county executive candidates
Baltimore County will release the names of those applying to become interim county executive on Dec. 2.
Essex boardinghouse is illegal and should be closed, zoning appeals board rules
An Essex boardinghouse faces likely closure after a local zoning appeals board found that it hadn’t met the requirements to stay open despite being out of compliance with the zoning code.
Parking in downtown Towson stinks. Now the county may extend enforcement in the evening.
The authority that oversees parking in Towson is considering extending the enforcement hours until 10 p.m.
Antisemitism and war motivate some Jewish voters to swing right with rest of country
While Jewish voters are by no means a monolith, in Baltimore City and county, home to one of the country’s largest Jewish populations, many traditionally vote for Democrats.
Baltimore County wasted $17K on highway toll late fees and citations, report finds
The Baltimore County inspector general found the county wasted more than $17,000 on unnecessary tolls and fees. It should have gotten, or in some cases properly used, E-ZPass transponders.
Kenneth Oliver, Baltimore County Council’s first Black member, dies
Kenneth Oliver was elected in 2002 and represented the 4th District for more than a decade in Baltimore County.
The Baltimore County Council will expand. Here’s what you should know.
Baltimore County voters approved a ballot measure to expand the council from seven to nine members. Backers hope it will lead to more diversity on a now all-male council with only one person of color.
A Baltimore County boarding house is a lifeline to its residents — and a nuisance to some neighbors
Neighbors want to shut down an Essex boarding house. Residents say it’s the only thing keeping them off the streets.
Baltimore County voters approve expanding County Council, other ballot measures
Baltimore County voters on Tuesday were poised to expand the County Council and protect the inspector general from political meddling.
Baltimore County expands law contract as it awaits new labor commissioner
Baltimore County has begun advertising the new job of labor commissioner, which will pay between $147,900 and $221,850 and be based in Towson.
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