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The latest from Rona Kobell
Baltimore County Public Library’s HR director exits after librarian firing flap
The Baltimore County Public Library’s CEO announced Monday night that the system’s human resources director has departed in the wake of an uproar over the firing of part-time librarians, which was quickly rescinded.
Baltimore County Public Library lays off 14 part-time employees
The positions were due to be phased out since 2018, when the library decided to no longer hire part-time librarians.
You can still climb the ruins of one of the Baltimore area’s last company towns
Daniels, once a thriving Baltimore County community, offers century-old stones, rusted-out cars and spectacular scenery.
With steel, stone and brick, new Edgemere memorial honors veterans and steelmaking heritage
On Veterans Day, hundreds of dignitaries, politicians, and servicemen and servicewomen dedicated the park to veterans and steelmaking heritage.
Women step up in several Baltimore County political contests
With the County Council’s expansion from seven seats to nine, the electoral contests have attracted four women candidates, three of them Black leaders.
Trump’s Justice Department causes confusion over Baltimore County’s relationship with ICE
Baltimore County officials insist nothing’s changed since 2024, when they agreed informally to hold detainees in the county jail 48 hours if ICE wanted them.
It’s sunny-side up for the Perry Hall Denny’s
It may not be a grand slam for the Perry Hall Denny’s, but the restaurant chain can take the win.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announces $4 million in food aid
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced she will provide $4 million from the county coffers to assist furloughed federal workers and those set to lose their SNAP benefits as the Trump Administration continues to cut spending.
Crash into Bladensburg children’s party injures 13 people and kills Washington woman
Bladensburg Police are searching for a driver who plowed into a children’s birthday party Saturday night, injuring 13 people and killing one.
Baltimore County strengthens historic protections after demolition of Choate House
Six months after the bulldozers came for a beloved Randallstown landmark, the Baltimore County Council has passed legislation to fortify historic protections.
Affordable housing, at a price: Baltimore County gives developer a 30-year tax break
The Baltimore County Council will vote tonight on whether to give a politically connected developer a tax break of $16.5 million over 30 years in exchange for the developer agreeing to make 10% of the project into affordable housing units.
Baltimore County zoning bill benefits Catonsville developer and political donor
Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young introduced legislation that would allow a Catonsville developer to temporarily store construction equipment in an area zoned for office-residential.
The $100K question: Why was the Baltimore County inspector general case sealed?
The suit stemmed from a disagreement over what Patrick Murray told Kelly Madigan over breakfast at a Towson coffeehouse.
Woodlawn sculptor fulfills dream as show opens at American Visionary Art Museum
Junius Wilson, an 82-year-old Woodlawn artist who has battled cancer and other health issues, got a big break Friday when his show debuted at the American Visionary Art Museum.
The book closes on plans for a Middle River Library
After months of negotiating with a prominent developer who was willing to build a library in Middle River, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier ended the discussion.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from pony rides to a changing colors canoe trip
Here is a roundup of things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 8.
A $190,000 breakfast? How a colleague coffee stuck Baltimore County taxpayers with the bill
The most expensive breakfast in Baltimore County costs $190,000. How taxpayers got stuck footing the bill.
Baltimore County spent $10 million to build a pool, but it’s not free for residents
More questions about Baltimore County's lack of swimming opportunities and why more arrangements aren't provided.
Baltimore County Council approves redistricting maps
The Baltimore County Council voted 5 to 2 to approve a redistricting map that gives Maryland’s third largest county more opportunity to represent its diverse population.
Baltimore County is poised to redraw political lines Monday. Here are 5 things to know.
The Baltimore County Council is scheduled to vote Monday on the latest version of council maps to be used in the 2026 elections. It has not been a smooth ride.
