Baltimore County Council members are expected to create a redistricting commission at their Dec. 1 meeting.

Baltimore County will release the names of those applying to become interim county executive on Dec. 2.

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.

The authority that oversees parking in Towson is considering extending the enforcement hours until 10 p.m.

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.

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 was elected in 2002 and represented the 4th District for more than a decade in Baltimore County.

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.

Neighbors want to shut down an Essex boarding house. Residents say it’s the only thing keeping them off the streets.

Baltimore County voters on Tuesday were poised to expand the County Council and protect the inspector general from political meddling.

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.

The ballot measure to expand Baltimore County Council is aimed at bringing diversity to the all-male and mostly white council.

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.

The Fort Howard Haunted Dungeons are spooky, scary fun.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. and other county leaders this week criticized the Maryland Department of Transportation for cutting funding and slow-walking important county transit projects.

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan wants residents to vote for a charter amendment making her office permanent.

A Baltimore community of animal lovers banded together over Facebook to rescue a goat.

The Baltimore County Council voted not to change the maps that accompany a ballot question on whether to expand the council.

The Baltimore County Council has approved the nominations of Joseph W. Dixon as fire chief, and of C. Scott Holupka and Emily Brophy to be Planning Board chair and vice chair, respectively.

Some Baltimore County residents are expressing concern about County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s efforts to shape the makeup of the Planning Board shortly before voters head to the polls to consider term limits and City Council approval for planning board members.