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Baltimore County residents deliver petition urging Klausmeier to keep inspector general
Ten Baltimore County residents gathered in front of county offices Friday morning to deliver a letter and a 260-signature petition urging County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to keep Inspector General Kelly Madigan in her role.
Baltimore County Council seeks to keep Madigan as inspector general
The councilmen are reacting to news that Madigan was notified by Klausmeier’s office that she wouldn’t be reappointed and that the inspector general’s job had been posted.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an arts fest to Jazz at the Armory
It’s gloomy out, but fear not, the weekend will be here soon, and fun events abound throughout the county. Here’s a snapshot of things to do through Wednesday May 21.
Unlike their namesake team, Baltimore orioles are soaring in Cromwell Valley
This is the time of year for Baltimore’s birds – those pint-sized songsters whose bold tangerine sets off beautifully against the green trees.
Kelly Madigan was honored as ‘fraud fighter of the year.’ She soon may be out of a job.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan was putting the finishing touches on her latest fraud investigation yesterday when her bosses told her she might be out of a job.
Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from marine science trip to Beatles cover band
Here are some things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday May 14.
Ben Carson takes heat for proposed Baltimore County solar farm
Dr. Ben Carson, who served as Donald Trump‘s housing secretary, is trying to turn 33 acres that he and his wife own into a solar farm.
Secrets of married centenarians: Never argue, always hold hands, occasionally skinny dip
The couple, who raised their family in Glen Arm, may be the oldest married couple in the county.
Trash hauler ‘likely committed fraud,’ according to Baltimore County inspector general
A Harford County trash hauler “likely committed fraud” by playing fast and loose with landfill dumping rules and fees, costing Baltimore County at least $25,000.
7 things to do in Baltimore County includes Cure tribute, Towsontown Spring Festival
Spring has arrived in Baltimore County, from the return of Catonsville’s farmers market to the 56th annual Towsontown Spring Festival.
Where old boats go to die: Essex marina once home to 110 derelict vessels
An Essex marina has become a dumping ground for dozens of derelict boats. Baltimore County has begun imposing fines in an effort to get the property owner to clean up the site.
Groups drop suit over pollution worries at redevelopment of WWII bomber plant in Middle River
A dispute over pollution concerns from construction work at the site of a World War II-era manufacturing plant in Eastern Baltimore County has fizzled quickly.
Baltimore County Public Library takes a page from the Pratt with marquee author series
The Baltimore County Public Library is taking a page from the Pratt library’s playbook and engaging the public with lively talks, much-needed services and even some parent-and-me desks so you can take your child to the library and get some work done.
7 things to do in Baltimore County includes masterworks at UMBC, nature walks
Things to do in Baltimore County including masterworks at UMBC, hiking at Oregon Ridge, dancing in Catonsville and more.
Archbishop Lori urges Maryland Catholics to remember Pope Francis by serving the less fortunate
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori encouraged area parishioners to learn from Pope Francis’ legacy by embodying light and hope through service to those in the margins.
Eastern Baltimore County is changing. Will its representation?
The Baltimore County Council is expanding from seven districts to nine in 2026, after voters approved the change last fall. What that will look like is unclear.
Baltimore County budget plan doesn’t raise taxes but boosts ‘rainy day’ fund amid uncertainty
Baltimore County’s proposed $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 includes no tax rate increases, no cuts to beloved programs, and nearly half a billion dollars in a “rainy day” fund for unanticipated expenses.
How last-minute budget language saved a Black yacht club, and the white one next door
Black steelworkers built Pleasant View. They were not going to lose it.
Baltimore County Council advances measure to make it harder to build in rural areas
The Baltimore County Council has voted to advance a measure that would require a supermajority to build in designated rural areas of the county. The charter amendment will now go before voters in 2026.
National Park Service restores Harriet Tubman, slavery words to Underground Railroad website
The National Park Service restores language to webpages describing the Underground Railroad after reaction to the changes.