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Baltimore sends 50,000 notices for outstanding bills, catching residents by surprise

BALTIMORE — After homeowners questioned surprise property tax bills dating back more than a decade, Baltimore’s Finance Department disclosed that it mailed 50,123 outstanding bill notices in October, representing $504.6 million in balances. The total includes property taxes, water bills, citations and other charges. But questions remain about...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Baltimore County Council approves $310,000 salary for administrative officer

Baltimore County’s Administrative Officer is getting a hefty pay raise next year. The County Council Monday night agreed to pay the CAO more than $310 thousand annually, an increase of nearly $50,000. In justifying the pay hike, Council Chairman Mike Ertel, a Democrat, said the administrative officer has to...

Baltimore County, MD · 3d

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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.

Baltimore County, MD · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Second indictment follows years of warnings about unlicensed senior homes

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland prosecutors have secured a second felony indictment against a man accused of operating an unlicensed assisted living program, marking another step in a crackdown on an industry state regulators had scrutinized for years without bringing criminal charges under a 2023 law. The latest indictment against...

Maryland · 1d

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A look at unofficial election results for Eastern Baltimore County

The unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 gubernatorial election show how Eastern Baltimore County voters cast their ballots in a number of closely watched races. The results remain unofficial, as ballots are still being counted. Unofficial results were compiled by the Dundalk Eagle and Avenue News from the Maryland State Board of Elections. As of Wednesday morning, all precincts in Baltimore County had reported. Below are the latest results for each race. County racesWith the shifted district map, one of the most impactful races in Baltimore County is for Baltimore County Council District 9. The race came down to Democratic nominee Arkia Wade and Republican nominee Tim Fazenbaker. After Election Day, Fazenbaker held a slight lead with 48.84% of the unofficial votes. Wade had 44.11%. A pair of unaffiliated candidates and write-ins accounted for the rest of the votes. In the race for Baltimore County Council District 7, David Marks (R) held the lead with 59.79% of the unofficial votes. Caridad “Cari” Santiago (D) followed with 40.12%. In the race for Baltimore County Council District 8, Josh Sines (R) led with 53.97% of the vote, followed by Sharonda Dillard-Huffman (D) with 45.95%. The race for Baltimore County Executive was

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Baltimore Lawyer Disbarred After Missed Trials, Unfiled Petitions Pile Up

A Baltimore attorney who has practiced law since 2002 has been disbarred after a judge found he repeatedly abandoned clients, lied about filing paperwork, and once skipped a client's trial to travel to the Caribbean. Roland Patrick Brown was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Maryland, which issued a brief per curiam order against him, with a full opinion expected later.

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Mayor Scott cancels plans to travel to Spain

Two top administration officials are in Barcelona for the Smart City Expo, but the mayor will not be joining them. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, scheduled to appear at a trade show and conference in Spain, won’t be going there after all. His appearance at the Smart City Expo World...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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Baltimore Passes New Rental Housing Law to Crack Down on Unsafe Living Conditions

Baltimore is strengthening protections for renters. Mayor Brandon Scott signed a new law targeting unsafe living conditions, rental licensing fraud and landlords who repeatedly violate housing codes.

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Vanessa Atterbeary Makes History as Howard County’s First Black Woman Executive

Former Maryland Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary wins Howard County’s executive race with 80.7% of the vote, becoming the first Black woman elected to the position.

Howard County, MD · 2d

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Lidl sets opening date for long-awaited store on Belair Road in Baltimore

🛒 The wait is over! Lidl has set an opening date for its long-awaited Belair Road store in Northeast Baltimore after the building sat empty for nearly three years. Will you be stopping by? 👇

Baltimore, MD · 4h

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Wingstop Lands First Carroll County Spot in Westminster, Open Until 1 A.M.

Wingstop has officially opened its first Carroll County restaurant, setting up shop at 140 Village Shopping Center in Westminster. The new location is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., giving the area a late-night option for the chain's lemon pepper wings and fries. The opening, confirmed by the.

Westminster, MD · 3d

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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 · 3d