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Baltimore County's Mangione Holds Slim Lead in District 5, Rival Won't Concede

A Baltimore County Council race representing the Cockeysville area and stretching to the Pennsylvania line remains unsettled days after polls closed, with Republican incumbent Nino Mangione holding a narrow edge over Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh. The Maryland Association of Counties' election wrap-up put the margin at 49% to 45% in Mangione's favor, but the race has not been called, and McIntosh is not conceding.

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Reptile House in Druid Hill Park

On August 5, 1948, Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro and other Baltimore City dignitaries came by motorcade to Druid Hill Park for the official opening of the Baltimore Zoo’s new Reptile House. They entered an oval room with a shallow, tile-lined pool at its center where small alligators and turtles swam. Set into the walls of the room were brightly lit tanks containing an eye-popping array of local and exotic snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Artists employed by the City’s Bureau of Parks had painted woodland, desert, or swamp scenes inside each tank to mimic the natural habitats of the occupants.

Baltimore, MD · 3d
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Three Baltimore County Council races remain contested

Three Democrats running for the Baltimore County Council are behind in the vote count but are not conceding. They are waiting for the mail-in ballots to be counted and the final political makeup of the council hangs in the balance. If the Republicans hang on, the Democrats will have only a slim 5-4 majority on the county council.

Baltimore County, MD · 3d
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Vanessa Atterbeary Makes History as Howard County’s First Black Woman Executive

Former Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary has declared victory in the race for Howard County executive, making history as the first Black woman elected to lead the county. According to unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections, Atterbeary, a Democrat, secured 80.7% of the vote, defeating Green Party candidate Nater Kane, who received 17.3%. All precincts have reported.

Howard County, MD · 3d
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Incumbent Jeff Gahler defeats Terrence Rogers to remain Harford County Sheriff

HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WBFF) — Republican Jeff Gahler will remain sheriff for at least another four years after defeating Democrat Terrence Rogers in the 2026 general election, according to the Associated Press. Gahler was first elected back in 2014. According to his campaign website, Gahler has more than 40...

Harford County, MD · 3d

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Power struggle in Harford County as executive vetoes budget charter bill

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed a bill, which would have allowed a charter amendment to go before voters that would have allowed council members more power in budget decisions.

Harford County, MD · 2d

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Can a New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ease Route 50’s Summer Beach Gridlock?

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On busy summer weekends, Northern Virginia drivers headed to Ocean City can find themselves crawling along Route 50 miles before they reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In 2022, summer weekend backups stretched up to 4.8 miles eastbound and 3.5 miles westbound, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

Ocean City, MD · 2d

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Gov. Wes Moore claims spirited win at watch party, Dan Cox declines to concede

BALTIMORE – In the M&T Bank Exchange building, more than 1,000 attendees packed the room Tuesday at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s watch party as “Diamonds” by Rihanna echoed in the background. In a moment, the venue erupted as the result of Maryland’s gubernatorial election was displayed...

Maryland · 3d

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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 1d

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Barnes & Noble returns to Baltimore County after nearly a decade, opening in Timonium

TIMONIUM, Md. (WBFF) — A major bookseller is making a return to Baltimore County just in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Barnes & Noble will open its new Timonium bookstore at 130 W. Ridgely Road in the Lutherville Station shopping center when doors open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Mangione-McIntosh race tightens as mail-in ballots are counted in Baltimore County

Three days after the election, three Baltimore County Council races remain unsettled and the Democrats in those contests are closing the gap as the mail-in ballots are counted. What’s at stake is what kind of majority Democrats will have on the council once the members are sworn in in December....

Baltimore County, MD · 1d

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10 American Cities Where Work Stress Is Putting the Most Pressure on Residents

The post 10 American Cities Where Work Stress Is Putting the Most Pressure on Residents first appeared on Crafting Your Home. …

New York, NY · 4d

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Howard County executive vetoes grants and solar power bills

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has vetoed two County Council bills dealing with nonprofit grants and solar projects on farmland.

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Baltimore County voters change appointment process for Inspector General

The Inspector General will now be appointed by an independent board. On Tuesday, residents voted for Question C to change how the Inspector General is appointed.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Bob Cassilly wins another term as Harford County Executive

HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WBFF) — Voters in Harford County have reelected Bob Cassilly as County Executive, giving him another term after he secured the Republican nomination and won the 2026 Maryland General Election. Cassilly, who has served as county executive since December 2022, defeated Republican Patrick Vincenti in the...

Harford County, MD · 3d

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Baltimore Sends 50,000 Notices for $504 Million in Unpaid Bills, Some Dating Back to 2013

Thousands of Baltimore homeowners are questioning unexpected bills after the city mailed more than 50,000 notices totaling $504.6 million in outstanding charges, including property taxes dating back more than a decade.

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Baltimore responds to BGE proposal to only collect conduit fees from city residents

Baltimore City has filed a formal response to the Public Service Commission (PSC) that opposes a proposal by Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) to impose a surcharge on conduit infrastructure fees that only applies to city residents.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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History in the Making: Recovery 180 Opens Taneytown's First-Ever Residential 3.1 Treatment Facility

Four years in the making, the new center at 162 W. Baltimore Street is the largest Level 3.1 program in Carroll County history. The community is invited to the grand opening, open house and ribbon

Taneytown, MD · 1d

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Election wins secure Democratic supermajority in Howard County

With Democrats winning both of the contested races in Howard County, it means all of the county's elected leaders will be from the same party.

Howard County, MD · 1d

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Sarah Elfreth wins 2026 race for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D) has been re-elected to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 General Election, according to the Associated Press. Elfreth defeated Republican opponent Bernard (Berney) Flowers to secure a second term in Congress. Elfreth’s current term ends...

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