Baltimore County

Immigrants in Baltimore County worry about the implications of Baltimore County's recent agreement with ICE to hold inmates with detainers at the county detention center even as experts argue it's unconstitutional.

Had the county paid the inmates the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour instead of $20 per day, it likely would have spent far less.

An eastern Baltimore County landfill that angered local residents over its request for a “trash juice” permit will be required to shut down within eight years, per a new agreement approved Wednesday by Maryland’s top spending board.

Baltimore County has lots going on, as usual. Here are seven things this week, Dec. 17-24, to get you into the holiday spirit.

The North Point branch of the Baltimore County Public Library has seen bedbugs on and off over the years, but the problem seemed worse to some this time.

Inspector General Kelly Madigan said goodbye to the Baltimore County Council with one wish. Well, actually three.

Advocates for the 14 part-time Baltimore County Public Library librarians who were fired — then quickly reinstated — weeks before Thanksgiving are asking the Baltimore County Council for a more permanent reprieve.

Tariffs have hit holiday retailers hard. But a longstanding Cockeysville business kept the economic climate from ruining Christmas.

There’ll always be time for Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé, The Jackson 5 and Tex Ritter. They’re everlasting. But your December playlist isn't complete until you add local Christmas music.

The bills would establish an Office of Immigrant Affairs and prohibit discrimination.

The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved a 50-year tax credit for a massive port project on Sparrows Point. The new container terminal is expected to break ground early next year.

Baltimore County’s first housing needs assessment found a drastic deficit in homes and mounting affordability challenges.

As temperatures drop after Sunday’s snow, some Maryland school systems have announced they’ll open two hours late or close on Monday.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore condemned the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at a famous Australian beach Sunday morning, calling the violence antisemitic.

COLUMN | President Donald Trump will attend the Army-Navy game on Saturday in Baltimore. There will be protests outside, but probably none within M&T Bank Stadium. Maybe there should be.

Maroney House will be the first property considered for landmark status under a new law passed in October after the surprise demolition of Choate House.

Bilingual Global Citizens Public Charter School is now hoping to land a White Marsh location.

The holidays are afoot, and that means parties, gazing at lights, and other festive activities in Baltimore County.

Enrollment for Maryland public schools saw a much steeper decline than early estimates showed.

“The Board of Library Trustees and our CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine have separated as of Tuesday, December 9,” Yara Cheikh, the president of the Board of Library Trustees, wrote in a letter to library employees. “We thank Sonia for her contributions over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”