Baltimore County’s new executive is putting forth a package of proposed lobbying rule changes, as well as the creation of a dedicated watchdog office and an avenue for political candidates to opt for public financing.
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Olszewski fields reforms for lobbying, government watchdog, public campaign financing
Olszewski, council members will hold town hall meetings on budget
Still busy making hires and appointments and conducting a search for a new police chief, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is planning a series of seven town halls to discuss the fiscal health of the county and future budget priorities.
Brochin calls for recount in narrow Baltimore County executive Democratic primary
Sorry, Baltimore County Dems, but it could be at least another week before you know your official candidate for this fall’s county executive general election.
Feds charge three men in string of Baltimore County robberies
Three men from out of state were charged with conspiracy and interstate transportation of stolen property related to nearly 20 home break-ins in northern Baltimore County, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced yesterday.
Report: Councilman Questions Fiscal Responsibility of Building New Dulaney High
Baltimore County Councilman Tom Quirk in a new interview with WYPR questioned the fiscal prudence of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz’s recent decision to build a new Dulaney High School in Timonium.
After Years of Pressure From Parents, County Agrees to Replace Dulaney High School
Following multiple calls to replace Dulaney High School in Timonium, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz agreed to set aside funding for a new school in 2019, according to several reports.
UPDATE: After Cracking String of Package Thefts, Baltimore County Police Track Down Quilt’s Owner
UPDATE (Tuesday, Jan. 23): Baltimore County police say they have tracked down the rightful owner of a hand-sewn quilt stolen in a string of package thefts.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Baltimore Schools Close Thursday Morning; New Brewery Coming to Howard County; and More
Baltimore Schools Closed After Outrage Over Frigid Classrooms — NPR
Baltimore court expands tenant aid in housing cases — Baltimore Sun
Coast Guard Orders Port Of Baltimore Closed Ahead Of Storm — AP
Baltimore County had 35 homicides in 2017 — Fox45
Howard County’s newest brewery eyes June opening in Columbia — BBJ
Mom, Daughter Reunited After ‘Acquaintance’ Steals Car in Essex, Drives Away with Baby
A mother and her daughter have been reunited after a harrowing ordeal today in which police say a woman stole another woman’s Mazda and drove it 13 miles — all with a six-month child sitting in the back.
Baltimore Co. Cops Stop Community College Classroom Fight from Escalating into Shooting
A fight escalated rather quickly on Wednesday night at the Owings Mills campus of the Community College of Baltimore County. Fortunately, police were there to stop it just before a gun could have been drawn.
