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    The crab dip at Mama's on the Half Shell.
    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.
    Two large trees were uprooted at Canton Waterfront Park after a brief but powerful storm passed through Baltimore on Friday, May 16, 2025.
    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.
    For sale: Attractive, fully renovated home in Riderwood
    Enjoy impeccable interiors, luxurious updates and a spacious floor plan — all set on nearly two private acres.
    Cars drive through heavy rain in Dundalk on Friday.
    Intense storms roar through Baltimore, bringing outages and a brief tornado warning
    Severe thunderstorms rocked the Baltimore area early Friday evening, leaving tens of thousands without power and briefly bringing a tornado warning.
    A group of Baltimore County residents visit the county courthouse on Friday. May 16, 2025 to deliver a petition calling for the reappointment of Inspector General Kelly Madigan. She was recently advised by the new county executive that she would not be reappointed.
    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.
    6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
    Baltimore County Police shoot man armed with knife in Essex
    Detectives are investigating after a Baltimore County Police officer on Thursday shot a man in Essex who was armed with a knife, authorities said in a news release.
    Amber and Matt Hodgson, whose Bookish Signs and More produces beautiful, digitally printed book edges, want to pour that same passion into their new book festival.
    After losing money at a disastrous Baltimore book festival, they’re starting their own
    After the A Million Lives book festival resulted in broken promises and scandals, a local book pop-up owner and event planner are stepping into the fray to launch their own event.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan speaks during a press conference Dec. 21, 2020. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy Rodgers stand behind her.
    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.
    The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
    Driver identified in Baltimore County crash that killed 2 elementary school girls
    Maryland State Police have said the crash is still under investigation.
    Visitors shop along and walk across Frederick Road in Catonsville, which hosts a weekly farmers market.
    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.
    A male Baltimore Oriole perches in a black walnut tree along Minebank Run at Cromwell Valley Park.
    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.
    The Teachers Association of Baltimore County is the union representing 9,000 educators in the school system.
    Baltimore County teachers demand raises they were promised amid budget cuts
    The Baltimore County teachers union announced they were offered 1.5% raises instead of the 5% they'd negotiated previously.
    Both speed cameras in the 2300 block of West Patapsco Ave. were stolen on Aug. 26. City police have charged a suspect and say he may be responsible for more than a dozen such thefts.
    Slow down! Baltimore County has 6 new speed cameras near schools
    Baltimore County officials are adding speed cameras near six schools — and they’ll even be active over the summer.
    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.
    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.
    Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman waits to be introduced on May 1 for his State of the County address in Annapolis.
    Villains, promises and pageantry — what I learned from 6 Maryland county budgets
    We’re deep into local budget season in Maryland, when decisions are made for spending nearly $28 billion on priorities and problems. Here’s what I learned by listening to hours of budget addresses this spring.
    For sale: Mid-century modern-inspired home that backs up to the Loch Raven Reservoir
    The home has been beautifully preserved and features clean lines, an open floor plan and a seamless connection with the outdoors.
    A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.
    Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County
    Here are some Baltimore County restaurants with great outdoor spaces for a weekend brunch, quick happy hour or date night.
    Zoey Robinson-Budreski, owner of Charm City Pet Crematory, is preparing to host a vigil at her business on May 10 to memorialize the 60-plus pets whose remains weren’t treated properly.
    Grieving pet owners seek justice after their pets’ bodies were left on the side of the road
    The victims are grieving together, sharing information and trying to find other people who may have fake pet remains from Catonsville Loving Care Pet Cremations.
    How Baltimore County school budget woes could reshape student mental health support
    Psychologists and counselors were reclassified to 10-month employees to save money in Baltimore County.
    An aerial view of the southernmost section of Liberty Reservoir.
    Baltimore region asked to conserve water amid drought, low reservoir levels
    Liberty Reservoir, one of the region’s key water resources, has dropped to its lowest point in nearly two decades.
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