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Danny Nguyen

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Danny Nguyen covers all things Baltimore County for The Baltimore Banner. He was previously at The Washington Post, where he covered social issues, transportation and major breaking news, including the Baltimore Bridge collapse and the Microsoft/Crowdstrike outage. He is a San Francisco native and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2022, where he studied biology.

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A white bus with a sign saying "PURPLE ROUTE" at the top is seen amongst a crowd of moving cars.
Ride-hailing app Empower stirred up a ruckus in DC. Now it’s in Baltimore.
The ride-hailing app Empower argues that it isn’t the same as companies such as Uber and Lyft and shouldn’t be subject to the same regulations. Regulators in the District of Columbia and Maryland disagree.
About one in five Baltimore County voters cast ballots for candidates from different parties for president and U.S. Senate this election cycle.
Baltimore County voters crossed party lines on their ballots, exit poll finds
Baltimore County has played an outsized role in shaping state politics. Since 2002, only one candidate has lost statewide office while winning the county.
Bill Kidd’s Toyota in Timonium, Md.
Bill Kidd’s Baltimore County car dealerships acquired by Virginia group
Bill Kidd’s has been locally owned and operated by three generations of the same family for more than 60 years.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County students conduct exit polls for their Voting and Political Behavior class Outside of the English Consul Volunteer Fire Station in Lansdowne, MD on Nov. 5, 2024.
On Election Day, they set out to answer Baltimore County’s biggest questions
In the coming weeks, the results of exit polls will unspool some of the motivations behind local, state and national voting decisions.
Republican Jewish Coalition member David Cuttner displays a yarmulke promoting Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump while canvassing a neighborhood, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich.
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.
Kia Dealership, Owings Mills, MD., March 28, 2023.
Hyundai, Kia thefts dipped but still pronounced in Baltimore County, data shows
Hyundai and Kia thefts are down, but not eliminated, in Baltimore County.
Bowery used indoor vertical farming to grow pesticide-free lettuce and greens.
Baltimore County loses 83 jobs as vertical lettuce farm closes
An agricultural technology startup that grew lettuce and other greens inside a Baltimore County facility has shuttered, laying off 83 regional workers, according to a notification the company filed Friday with Maryland Department of Labor.
Johnny Olszewski celebrates his win during his election night watch party at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, MD on Nov. 5, 2024
Johnny O is heading to Washington. Who will serve as interim county executive?
Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr. was elected to Congress on Tuesday. At least six people have publicly expressed interest in serving as interim county executive.
Johnny Olszewski takes a selfie with supporters during his election night watch party at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, MD on Nov. 5, 2024.
Olszewski clinches victory in Baltimore-area congressional race
Johnny Olszewski Jr. prevailed over Republican Kim Klacik in a race to replace 21-year incumbent Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger.
Voters have been receiving “vaguely threatening” letters from the Center for Voter Information.
Election groups disagree with attorney general about ‘threatening’ voter letters
The nonprofits that sent ‘vaguely threatening’ voting mailers say their methods are lawful. Maryland’s Attorney General disagreed and told them to stop.
Voters have been receiving vaguely threatening letters from the Center for Voter Information.
We found out who’s been sending voters ‘vaguely threatening’ letters
The letter come with this in bold: “Remember, who you vote for is private, but whether or not you voted is public record.”
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, center, participates in the groundbreaking for a new clubhouse at the county-owned Rocky Point Golf Course.
Baltimore County will spend millions to renovate a golf course clubhouse. Some call it an overreach.
Some question Baltimore County’s plans to spend more than $6 million in county funds to renovate Rocky Point Golf Course’s clubhouse. The county’s Revenue Authority, which oversees golf courses and parking garages, typically pays for such projects.
This week, all seven members of the Baltimore County Council signaled support for a resolution opposing the power line project.
Controversial power line could run through 3 Maryland counties. Here’s what you need to know.
The Public Service Enterprise Group unveiled a planned route for new transmission lines that the company says would address resident concerns.
A composite photo of Baltimore County executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Republican Kim Klacik.
Johnny Olszewski could finish his climb to Congress, but with more questions about his judgment
Johnny Olszewski ascended to the upper echelons of local politics with a trustworthy image. His facade is starting to crack.
State Sen. Charles Sydnor, a Baltimore County Democrat, is considering a run for county executive in 2026.
Charles Sydnor eyes run for Baltimore County executive in 2026
State Sen. Charles E. Sydnor III, who has represented western Baltimore County in the General Assembly since 2020, says he may run for county executive in 2026.

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