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The latest from Rona Kobell
Most Baltimore County renters struggle to afford housing
Baltimore County renters are facing one of the most severe housing affordability crises in Maryland, a Banner analysis of new census data found.
Baltimore County Council won’t landmark Ruxton house, saving owner a $160,000 window tab
Joseph Coale, a local historian who nominated the home for inclusion on the Baltimore County Landmarks List a year ago, withdrew his application for the property, known as Maroney House, to receive landmark status.
Baltimore County Council pension increase becomes issue in county executive contest
A pension bill the Baltimore County Council passed 15 months ago that could double their retirement payouts is heating up the competitive four-way race for county executive.
Baltimore County Council members move to rescind bill that would hike their pensions
Baltimore County Council members announced plans to repeal legislation that would double the pensions of four of its seven members.
Baltimore County Council members could earn more as retired lawmakers than working ones
A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.
Fundraising in hot Baltimore County executive race tops $1 million
In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.
Baltimore County Council approves bill restricting Towson landlords
The legislation creates a “Neighborhood Preservation District” that prevents county officials from issuing rental licenses to Towson properties on blocks where rentals already account for 30% or more of the properties.
Baltimore County trash pickup schedule carries odor of error
Baltimore County’s printed trash schedule mailed out last year included three sliding holidays that don’t actually slide.
Towson landlords face new limits as student rentals reshape neighborhoods
Towson University has seen rising demand for student housing as more students want to live on or near campus and not commute.
Baltimore protesters march to ICE office after fatal shooting in Minnesota
Baltimore protests join a chorus of rallies across the country following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minnesota.
Nepalese restaurants bring delicious meals to Baltimore County
Don’t let the uninviting strip malls of Eastern Baltimore County deter you. They offer cuisine every bit as flavorful as the city’s.
After downzone didn’t take, councilman seeks to stop the bulldozer at Middle River ball fields
While the area around the airport has been industrialized since the 1920s, when the Glenn L. Martin Company established an aircraft plant there, the community has chafed at the ongoing development of the peninsula.
As Trump targets Black history, one Maryland ranger guards Harriet Tubman’s place in it
Mary Dennard has served as a guardian of Harriet Tubman's history since the 2000s, when residents and later federal and state officials came together to develop a plan for the $21 million Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad historical park.
Howard County Inspector General Board member alleges conflict in Kelly Madigan selection
The complaint alleges that Steve Quisenberry violated Howard County ethics laws by serving on the advisory board that selected his boss, who in turn picked him for the top job in Baltimore County.
New faces everywhere: A look ahead at politics in Baltimore County
No one can really predict anything in politics, but one thing seems certain: this time next year, there will be new faces preparing to take over many Baltimore County offices.
Bauernschmidt Manor was built for a beer baron. Now the Essex villa could be yours.
Italianate mansion with water views is up for sale for under $800,000 in Essex, Baltimore County.
The stories of 2025 in Baltimore County
From Luigi Mangione distancing himself from his family to driving while Black, here are the top Baltimore County stories of 2025.
Baltimore County settles suit over inmate pay. The legal fight cost taxpayers $8.3 million
Baltimore County has settled a five-year-old lawsuit that former inmates in the county’s detention center filed over compensation for working in the waste and recycling center in Cockeysville.
Baltimore County board says part-time librarians’ jobs will be protected
Yara Cheikh, the president of the Baltimore County Public Library board, reiterated that the board will abide by a 2019 policy that the part-time librarian positions will be phased out through attrition. When the part-time librarians retire or move on, they will not be replaced, but they have no reason to fear layoffs, Cheikh said.
