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The latest from Rona Kobell
Ruxton fixer-upper was a bargain. Then a neighbor’s move added $160,000 to the renovations tab.
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.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from train gardens to Hanukkah parties
The holidays are afoot, and that means parties, gazing at lights, and other festive activities in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County Library CEO and board part ways after librarian layoffs backlash
“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.”
Baltimore County paramedic under investigation for allegedly masturbating, urinating in workplace
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic is being investigated after he allegedly masturbated and urinated in shared common spaces inside the county’s fire stations.
Who is Steve Quisenberry? 5 things to know about Baltimore County’s interim inspector general
Baltimore County’s inaugural inspector general, Kelly Madigan, is leaving her post in January to become Howard County‘s first inspector general. The man who will replace her — at least for a while — is her deputy, Steve Quisenberry.
Lauren Lipscomb wants to be Baltimore County’s top prosecutor
For the last several years, Lauren Lipscomb has headed Baltimore City’s Conviction Integrity Unit, where she pushed for the exoneration of incarcerated individuals convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan leaves for Howard County job
Kelly Madigan, Baltimore County’s first inspector general, is leaving her position after four difficult years to become the first inspector general in Howard County.
UMBC exhibit puts focus on Black leisure during the Jim Crow era
An exhibit at UMBC, “Picturing Mobility,” runs through Dec. 19 and features two inventions that made leisure travel possible during segregation — the automobile and the camera.
Train gardens abound in Baltimore County around the holidays
Looking for fun things to do in Baltimore County this week? Check out some of the county's train gardens.
It’s last call at Skateland Putty Hill, and nostalgia is playing on a loop
Skateland Putty Hill, the beloved, bedraggled rollerskating rink in Nottingham is closing on Dec. 7 after 48 years in business.
Baltimore County Public Library’s HR director exits after librarian firing flap
The Baltimore County Public Library’s CEO announced Monday night that the system’s human resources director has departed in the wake of an uproar over the firing of part-time librarians, which was quickly rescinded.
Baltimore County Public Library lays off 14 part-time employees
The positions were due to be phased out since 2018, when the library decided to no longer hire part-time librarians.
You can still climb the ruins of one of the Baltimore area’s last company towns
Daniels, once a thriving Baltimore County community, offers century-old stones, rusted-out cars and spectacular scenery.
With steel, stone and brick, new Edgemere memorial honors veterans and steelmaking heritage
On Veterans Day, hundreds of dignitaries, politicians, and servicemen and servicewomen dedicated the park to veterans and steelmaking heritage.
Women step up in several Baltimore County political contests
With the County Council’s expansion from seven seats to nine, the electoral contests have attracted four women candidates, three of them Black leaders.
Trump’s Justice Department causes confusion over Baltimore County’s relationship with ICE
Baltimore County officials insist nothing’s changed since 2024, when they agreed informally to hold detainees in the county jail 48 hours if ICE wanted them.
It’s sunny-side up for the Perry Hall Denny’s
It may not be a grand slam for the Perry Hall Denny’s, but the restaurant chain can take the win.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announces $4 million in food aid
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced she will provide $4 million from the county coffers to assist furloughed federal workers and those set to lose their SNAP benefits as the Trump Administration continues to cut spending.
Crash into Bladensburg children’s party injures 13 people and kills Washington woman
Bladensburg Police are searching for a driver who plowed into a children’s birthday party Saturday night, injuring 13 people and killing one.
Baltimore County strengthens historic protections after demolition of Choate House
Six months after the bulldozers came for a beloved Randallstown landmark, the Baltimore County Council has passed legislation to fortify historic protections.
