Alison Knezevich

Baltimore County’s watchdog has brought scrutiny to local government. Now her agency is doubling in size.

September 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan's small staff works from a windowless basement office beneath the historic Towson courthouse, fielding complaints, conducting interviews and writing investigative reports. Since the office...

Baltimore County bill would eliminate cap on size of council members’ pensions

September 3, 2022 at 8:19 a.m.

A long-standing cap on Baltimore County Council members' pensions could be lifted under legislation set for a vote Tuesday. Current county rules cap council pensions at 60% of a member's...

Baltimore County councilwoman withdraws bill exempting waterfront businesses from some environmental rules

September 4, 2022 at 2:28 p.m.

Baltimore County Councilwoman Cathy Bevins said Tuesday that she is withdrawing a proposed bill that would have exempted waterfront restaurants and marinas from some environmental requirements, following criticism from residents...

‘Lady in the Lake’ shoot rescheduled after driver in crew threatened; production to continue in Baltimore with increased security measures

August 29, 2022 at 5:14 p.m.

A driver on the production crew of a TV series based on a bestselling novel by local author Laura Lippman stopped a downtown film shoot Friday afternoon after receiving a...

Light rail service near M&T Bank Stadium delayed after power outage

August 28, 2022 at 1:57 p.m.

A station power outage delayed Light RailLink service in Baltimore on Saturday and continued Sunday morning as trains ran on a single track so crews could repair downed wires. The...

From lower prescription costs to cleaner power, here’s what the federal ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ means for Maryland

August 14, 2022 at 5:09 p.m.

A landmark federal climate and health bill that got final approval from Congress on Friday includes everything from a cap on Medicare patients' costs for insulin to tax credits for...

Political strategist known for helping defeat Eric Cantor is named campaign manager for Dan Cox

August 9, 2022 at 10:26 a.m.

A political strategist known for helping a Tea Party challenger unseat former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in Virginia will manage the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Dan Cox. Cox announced...

Baltimore County executive’s chief of staff is leaving as 4-year term winds down

August 4, 2022 at 8:48 p.m.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.'s chief of staff is leaving and will be replaced by Dori Henry, the deputy chief and Olszewski's communications director. Pat Murray, who has been...

‘I would like to hear something, please’: Survivors of abuse call for release of AG Frosh’s investigation into Catholic Church

August 2, 2022 at 11:09 p.m.

Four years ago, Teresa Lancaster visited the Maryland Attorney General's Office in Baltimore to be interviewed for an investigation into the Catholic Church. She detailed sexual abuse she suffered decades...

Raises proposed for Baltimore County executive, County Council and top administrator

August 3, 2022 at 7:45 p.m.

The Baltimore County executive, the top county administrative officer and members of the County Council would receive raises under legislation introduced Monday night. A cap on council members' pensions also...

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