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    Amelia "Bindi" Ray, a fifth grader at Riderwood Elementary School, will compete at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
    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.
    A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
    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.
    Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski speaks at the groundbreaking for a new clubhouse at the county-owned Rocky Point Golf Course.
    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.
    Seventeen Baltimore County schools participated in a pilot program to limit student cellphone use.
    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.
    Photo of a Baltimore City sunset by photographer Teresa Duggan
    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.
    Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young is running for Baltimore County Executive and will be the first candidate in the race to take public financing.
    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.
    Brittany Jakubowski, an English teacher at Catonsville Middle School, grew a diversity fair from a class project into a community event that draws hundreds.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    6/16/22—Exterior of the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
    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.
    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.
    David Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of four counts of attempted first-degree murder and related crimes.
    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.
    The Towson skyline glows in the colors of sunrise.
    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.
    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 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
    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.
    Storm clouds behind a row of homes in Dundalk.
    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.
    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.
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