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    He spent months in jail. The crime? Annoying Baltimore County Police and 911 operators
    In Baltimore County, people who show signs of mental illness are being criminally charged for repeatedly calling 911 and crisis hotlines.
    Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 400 block of Dunkirk Road on Sept. 13., where they found a 50-year-old man with a single gunshot wound.
    Councilman says arrest warrant issued for teen accused of shooting Rodgers Forge man
    Baltimore County Police obtained an arrest warrant for the teen accused of shooting the Rodgers Forge resident Sept. 13.
    Third District Councilman Wade Kach will retire at the end of his term in December 2026.
    After half a century serving Baltimore County, Wade Kach says he will retire
    Wade Kach’s current term ends in December of 2026. He said he won’t run again, citing his health.
    Junuis Wilson joins in a libation ceremony to honor the ancestors on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2024. With him are Ithaca-Ra-Hannibal-El, the drummer who led the ceremony; Charles Smith, who came from Tampa, Fla., for the event; and Ralph Hinton.
    Windsor Mill sculptor Junius Wilson reveals his backyard Egypt to public
    Junius Wilson, the outsider artist, shows off his work in Egyptian garb as he prepares for show at the American Visionary Art Museum.
    This is St. Vincent de Paul Church. The Archdiocese of Baltimore has made official the closure of more than half of Catholic churches in the city and nearby suburbs.
    ‘Not an easy time.’ Archdiocese begins process of closing dozens of Catholic churches by Dec. 1
    Archdiocese of Baltimore has made official the closure of more than half the Catholic churches in city, nearby suburbs.

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    Union members with the International Longshoremen’s Association and Local 333 continue to strike in the rain after over eight hours of picketing against the automation of port work and low wages outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Dockworkers strike at Port of Baltimore as contract expires
    More than 100 people gathered along outside marine terminals at the Port of Baltimore after midnight, calling for higher wages and to stop automation at the ports.
    You need a degree in poli-sci to suss out all the wrinkles, permutations and potential ipso factors in the Maryland Senate race. Or you could taka clue from gamblers and bet the parlay.
    You’ve got one vote in the Senate race. The prize is democracy, organized the way you want it.
    Voters are being asked to game the future of the U.S. Senate when picking Ben Cardin’s successor. Will Democrats take the upper House? Or will Republicans hold on?
    A composite photo of Baltimore County executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Republican Kim Klacik.
    Candidates for the 2nd Congressional District
    The 2nd Congressional District includes most of Baltimore County, a portion of Carroll County and a small piece of Baltimore.
    U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, talks about the impasses in selecting a new speaker Thursday at his office on Capitol Hill.
    Candidates for the 1st Congressional District
    The 1st Congressional District includes the entirety of the Eastern Shore, Cecil and Harford counties and a portion of northeast Baltimore County.
    Nearly 3,500 drivers have been given warning citations for illegally passing school buses, for an average of 173 citations issued per school day.
    Nearly 3,500 drivers in Baltimore County cited for passing school buses
    Nearly 3,500 drivers have been given warning citations for illegally passing school buses, for an average of 173 citations issued per school day.

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    A strike could affect the local economy and global supply chain.
    Dockworkers brace for another shutdown at the Port of Baltimore
    The International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents dockworkers, is preparing for a strike if contract issues aren’t resolved by Monday night.
    Helicopter circles above Loch Raven Reservoir
    David Linthicum found guilty in shootings of 2 Baltimore County Police officers
    Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of attempted first-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and armed carjacking. His attorneys vowed to appeal.
    A structural pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remains in the Patapsco River six months after the container ship Dali lost power and hit a pier causing a catastrophic collapse.
    What’s next for the Key Bridge: Rebuilding, lawsuits, investigations
    What we know six months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse — and what will surface in the years to come.
    An illustration of the Key Bridge falling, piece by piece.
    Down in that metal nightmare: Untold stories of the Key Bridge disaster
    This is the story of the Key Bridge disaster as told by people who lived it. The Banner spoke to 25 rescue workers, eyewitnesses, victims' relatives and more to compile a chronology of events on March 26.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan spotted a post on Facebook that may have solved an investigation.
    A Facebook post seen by Baltimore County’s inspector general may have solved a mystery
    A report released Wednesday found that a county highway employee, with help from coworkers including his boss, likely took the asphalt from work to improve his own driveway.

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    Abigail Kuehl, a Towson University Student, is co-founder of hair care brand Antidote.
    This Midwestern beauty founder brought her hair care recipes to Baltimore
    Baltimore County resident Abigail Kuehl co-founded the hair care brand Antidote, which makes natural products for salons.
    Students at St. Joseph School Cockeysville celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti.
    5 Baltimore Catholic schools among the best in the US, education department says
    The Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were among 40 nonpublic schools recognized this year.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown are planning "a major announcement" related to the crash of the Dali cargo ship into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
    State Key Bridge lawsuit likely, with announcement planned Tuesday
    Neither the governor nor attorney general offered details on their announcement, but it comes just before a deadline to file legal claims against the ship's owner and operator.
    Singer-songwriter Cris Jacobs, who grew up in Pikesville and Owings Mills, will return to his home state this weekend.
    From rock to bluegrass, Cris Jacobs makes Baltimore a part of his music
    Cris Jacobs, former Bridge frontman set to perform at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival this weekend, embraces his love of bluegrass with his latest album.
    Baltimore County Officer Jonathan Chih testified for almost three hours on Thursday during the trial of David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, who’s standing trial in Baltimore County Circuit Court on five counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses.
    Officer recounts shooting during David Linthicum’s trial: ‘It was a bad nightmare’
    For almost three hours on Thursday, Baltimore County Police Officer Jonathan Chih recalled what unfolded on Warren Road the night of Feb. 9, 2023. At times, he choked up on the witness stand.