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The Baltimore County leader Johnny Olszewski hopes to tackle issues ranging from the future of schools to a potential plastic bag ban.

The Hawkins Cove overhaul is just one out of 104 restoration projects across the Chesapeake Bay watershed supported by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

The Johns Hopkins University publicly released the signed memorandum of understanding between the university and the Baltimore Police Department which moves forward plans for a campus police force.

The Maryland Society for Educational Technology wants to see more educators take advantage of video games like Minecraft in the classroom to keep students engaged.

Baltimore City Council members voted in favor to shorten the years of service required to become eligible for pension benefits in response to voter's approval of term limits.

Montgomery County Council members voted in favor of all-electric building standards for new construction and major renovation projects starting in 2026.

Insurance companies in Maryland say they must keep raising rates because it’s more expensive to cover costs as people live longer.

If approved by Baltimore County Council in the coming weeks, the resilience authority could have the power to raise money.

Baltimore City Council voted to roll back pension eligibility requirements in recent weeks but before Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott reviews it the ethics board wants to step in.

Baltimore County officials have a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2026 to curb its contribution to climate change.