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    Baltimore County firefighters are battling a three-alarm blaze that broke out Saturday evening at a recycling plant in Dundalk. (Baltimore County Fire Department)
    Recycling plant fire in Baltimore County causes partial building collapse
    Baltimore County firefighters are battling a three-alarm blaze that broke out Saturday evening at a recycling plant in Dundalk.
    Sharonda Huffman stands outside the kick-off event of her campaign to run for the Baltimore County Council, at the Essex Branch of the Baltimore Public Library in Essex, MD on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
    Candidate gets early start in bid to bring more diversity to Baltimore County Council
    Sharonda Huffman, a Democratic activist, has launched her campaign for one of two new Baltimore County Council seats.
    For sale: Incredible estate in Baltimore County
    A circa 1821 stone farmhouse exudes historic charm and has been thoughtfully expanded and updated for modern living.
    Lockers in the hallway outside Damien Ford’s Baltimore School for The Arts classroom on Dec. 21, 2022. Ford teaches an African American Literature class where shows his students comparisons between Lauryn Hill lyrics and the work of Zora Neal Hurston.
    A bucket for a bathroom? Baltimore County schools investigate strange message
    “The school system does not utilize buckets,” an administrator quickly clarified.
    Angela Coleman, president and founder of Sisterhood Agenda, poses for a portrait on the property she aims to transform into housing in Middle River, Maryland, on Aug. 22, 2024.
    HUD investigating Baltimore County housing discrimination complaint
    Angela D. Coleman wants to build eco-friendly duplexes at affordable prices for renters. She planned 22 units for a development in Middle River.
    Baltimore County must pay more than $4.2 million to resolve class-action claims by 171 retirees.
    Judge orders Baltimore Co. to pay more than $4.2 million to shortchanged retirees
    The court found that Baltimore County used the wrong calculation when it valued the pensions of those transferring into the county system from other local governments.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The sun rises over the National Mall and the inauguration stand as final preparations are make during a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in on January 20.
    Almost no Black Marylanders wanted Trump’s return. Here’s how they’ll spend his Inauguration Day.
    In interviews, several Black Marylanders said they are now steering clear of Washington, D.C., and instead practicing service and self-care.
    Baltimore County fire officials said they arrived in the Essex community late Saturday night and found a home engulfed by fire.
    Man who caused Essex home explosion that killed dog learns his fate
    Michael Greensfelder, 53, of Essex, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court to one count of first-degree arson for setting the fire on April 20, 2024, which caused the home on Crafton Road to explode.
    About 200 residents turned out to a meeting with Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough and Councilman Mike Ertel at at Babcock Presbyterian Church in Loch Raven on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
    String of crimes leaves Loch Raven on edge
    Residents of the Loch Raven community in Baltimore County voiced concerns about crime at a recent meeting with county and police officials. The meeting followed a recent mass shooting and other incidents.
    Time to bundle up. Light snow is in the forecast ahead of bitter cold temperatures.
    How to prepare for Maryland’s coldest winter temperatures in years
    In the case of snow, rain, ice, wind, sleet and other harsh winter weather, here are ways to prepare and places to get emergency alerts for Howard, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties.
    Front yard of Azi Rosenblum in Mt. Washington, Monday, January 13, 2025.
    Gaza ceasefire brings Baltimore area hope for lasting peace — and an end to a haunting memorial
    The 15-month-long war has brought anguish to Jewish and Palestinian families across Baltimore, and a haunting public memorial has forced the area to confront the faraway conflict.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
    Baltimore County IG clears Planning Board member of misconduct, urges reforms
    Baltimore County’s inspector general has cleared a Planning Board member of alleged misconduct arising from applications to rezone properties outside of their area of responsibility.
    Macy’s at Security Square Mall in Woodlawn.
    Baltimore County is buying the Woodlawn Macy’s. What does it mean for Security Square Mall?
    Baltimore County’s purchase of the Macy’s department store at Security Square Mall in western Baltimore County represents “another important milestone” in the county’s efforts to redevelop the site of the aging mall, but the county still needs to acquire more properties to realize its vision, a county official said Tuesday.
    The Recher Theater in Towson, which is hosting School of Rock this month.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an ’80s dance party to a teen rock concert
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from a teenage rock concert to an adult ’80s dance party
    Karen Jones, middle, dances next to her daughter, Hayley Boyle Sparr, during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from her seats in the west end zone at M&T Bank Stadium.
    Not so permanent: Ravens fans lament loss of treasured seats to suite construction
    The Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium is in the midst of a three-year renovation. Changes ahead of the 2025 season will remove some seats in the west end zone, frustrating some season ticket holders.
    Deputy Maryland state prosecutor Sarah David.
    Meet the well-connected lawyer challenging Scott Shellenberger
    David, the deputy Maryland state prosecutor, has collected $105,000, according to campaign finance disclosures.
    Superintendent Myriam Rogers presented her fiscal 2026 budget to Baltimore County's school board on Tuesday.
    Baltimore County superintendent details $2.9 billion budget
    Baltimore County Public Schools’ $2.98 billion operating budget request for fiscal year 2026 is $480 million more than last year’s.
    ‘Significant financial strain’ to force closure of Catonsville Catholic school
    Declining enrollment and increasing expenses at St. Agnes Catholic School in Catonsville led to the decision to close.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County Police Officer’s polo patch.
    Baltimore County Police investigate double homicide in Woodlawn
    Baltimore County homicide detectives are investigating a double homicide in Woodlawn from over the weekend.
    Myriam Yarbrough listens during a Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on July 11, 2023.
    Funding Baltimore County schools could be challenging this year. Here’s why.
    Superintendent Myriam Rogers said she’s making “a big ask” that would keep the school system moving in the right direction.
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