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    Son of a midge: Swarms of the pesky flies are ruining summer pleasures in Middle River

    A window ledge in Edgemere is infested with midges. The pesky flies have invaded the Baltimore County waterfront.
    Yes, Baltimore County recycles everything in your bin — even glass bottles
    Baltimore County is trying to get people to understand that it does actually recycle our trash and wants more people to believe it, and to put out their bins.
    Workers sort through a conveyor belt of recycled materials at the Materials Recovery Facility of the Baltimore County Central Acceptance Facility.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from concerts to a Caribbean workout
    Still recovering from Artscape? Here are some fun local events, many of them free, to do in Baltimore County for the week ending June 3.
    The Flying Vees is a bonafide supergroup composed of four seasoned musicians of varied backgrounds. Catch them this weekend at Manor Mill.
    This Baltimore County 5th grader is Maryland’s youngest competitor at the National Spelling Bee
    This week, Amelia “Bindi” Ray will take the national stage as the youngest Maryland competitor in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
    Amelia "Bindi" Ray, a fifth grader at Riderwood Elementary School, will compete at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
    Tri-county bear nabbed, ending reign of roaming across suburban Maryland
    Residents of Baltimore and Howard counties have spotted a young black bear roaming backyards and shopping centers in recent weeks.
    A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
    Remember the golf course project Johnny O championed? The Baltimore County Council cut funding for it.
    The Baltimore County Council approved all but $6.6 million of Kathy Klausmeier’s proposed $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, denying funds for a golf course renovation.
    Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski speaks at the groundbreaking for a new clubhouse at the county-owned Rocky Point Golf Course.

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    These Baltimore County schools cracked down on cellphones. Here’s how it went.
    Seventeen Baltimore County Public Schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.
    Seventeen Baltimore County schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.
    Fighting a creative block? This artist’s matchmaking skills may help
    A show celebrating 15 years of unique multidisciplinary works done by artists, who in some cases have never met, is on display in Howard County through the weekend.
    Photo of a Baltimore City sunset by photographer Teresa Duggan
    Pat Young opts for public financing in bid for Baltimore County executive
    Pat Young has become the first declared candidate for Baltimore County executive to fund his campaign through a newly created public financing option.
    Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young is running for Baltimore County Executive and will be the first candidate in the race to take public financing.
    7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from live comedy to a Memorial Day observance
    Here’s a roundup of some worthwhile and fun things to do in Baltimore County for the week of May 22-28, 2025.
    Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans are reflected in a statue at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium on May 25, 2024.
    For 25 years, Baltimore County undercharged developers for public improvements. That’s finally changing.
    Baltimore County was charging 1999 prices for its bond funds. This was problematic for finishing projects. It took a quarter century to fix it.
    6/16/22—Exterior of the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.

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    While some schools cut back, Baltimore County’s top teacher leans into inclusion
    At a time when public schools are under pressure to scale back diversity programs, Brittany Jakubowski remains dedicated to making her students feel like they belong.
    Brittany Jakubowski, an English teacher at Catonsville Middle School, grew a diversity fair from a class project into a community event that draws hundreds.
    Officials ID man killed during mental health crisis in Dundalk and officer who fatally shot him
    Maryland Attorney General’s Office released the names of a Dundalk man who was fatally shot during a mental health crisis and the Baltimore County Police officer responsible.
    Man sentenced in shootings of 2 Baltimore County Police officers
    David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in 2024 in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
    David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
    Is your kid graduating from a Towson college? Here are some attractions to check out
    So, you’re visiting Towson for your child’s graduation and you may be wondering what there is to do. There’s plenty of history, culture and nature to check out.
    The Towson skyline glows in the colors of sunrise.
    3 days of terror: How the manhunt for David Linthicum in Baltimore, Harford counties unfolded
    Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, is set to be sentenced on Tuesday in Baltimore County Circuit Court on four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.

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    3 days of terror: How the manhunt for David Linthicum in Baltimore, Harford counties unfolded
    Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, is set to be sentenced on Tuesday in Baltimore County Circuit Court on four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
    Peggy Bailey, adored Catonsville waitress, made patrons feel like family
    Peggy Bailey, better known as “Miss Peggy” to adoring customers at Jennings Cafe in Catonsville, died May 12. She was 82.
    Peggy Bailey has been waiting tables in Catonsville since 1967. She will retire soon from Jennings Cafe, where she is pictured here sitting in "Peggy's Parlor", a sectioned off room where her longtime section sits. October 30, 2023
    Severe storm Friday night caused sewage overflow in Baltimore County
    The overflow was considered a sanitary sewage overflow, which means raw sewage was released, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    Storm clouds behind a row of homes in Dundalk.
    Classic, creamy and Chesapeake: The best traditional crab dips in the area
    From upscale restaurants to dive bars, these are the spots where traditional crab dip reigns supreme, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
    The crab dip at Mama's on the Half Shell.
    NWS confirms it: Tornado with 110 mph winds touched down in Baltimore on Friday
    National Weather Service meteorologists have confirmed a tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph blew east through Baltimore into Dundalk on Friday evening.
    Two large trees were uprooted at Canton Waterfront Park after a brief but powerful storm passed through Baltimore on Friday, May 16, 2025.
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