Smith Recognizes County Agencies for Winning National Awards. Nine county agencies win 2008 NACo Achievement Awards.

A sanitary sewer overflow of 8.9 million gallons occurred at the Patapsco Pumping Station located at 4612 Annapolis Road in Halethorpe.

A sanitary sewer overflow of at lease four million gallons occurred Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Patapsco pumping station located at 4612 Annapolis Road in Halethorpe.

Fire investigators continue to probe the cause of a massive four-alarm fire at Concrete Protection and Restoration Inc. in Woodlawn.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith will hold a pep rally in Towson on August 1, at 7:15 p.m., to cheer-on County residents Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff.

Residents living in the Loveton, Sparks, Hereford, and Parkton areas, if their trash/recycling collection schedules expire this month, should look for their new four-year schedules in the mail by the end of July.

The Baltimore County Volunteers are currently looking for committed and caring individuals to join the Baltimore County Kindergarten Volunteer Initiative.

The “Silver Tsunami” refers to the potential retirements of aging, baby boomer employees from the workforce. Forecasters predict 17 million jobs will be added to the U.S. economy with not enough younger employees to fill the jobs

A 10-year-old boy died this morning in two-alarm fire at a waterfront home on Millers Island.

Baltimore County will close the Western Run Road Bridge (ADC Map 11 H9, east of Falls Road) on Monday, July 14 for three months, in order to replace the 16-foot span.

Baltimore Area Special Hockey, Inc. will formally announce the formation of the Baltimore Saints Special Hockey program for individuals with developmental disabilities on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at the Reisterstown Sportsplex, 401 Mitchell Drive.

The Maryland Recyclers Coalition (MRC), a well-respected statewide recycling organization, presented some of Baltimore County’s agencies with a leadership award for its commitment to promoting waste prevention and recycling.

On Sunday, June 29, 2008, the Northwest Area Recycling Center will permanently close due to persistent dumping.

Jim Smith issued a statement in response to Commerce Secretary Gutierrez’s reversal of the Maryland Department of the Environment’s decision to prohibit the construction of an LNG plant in Sparrows Point.

Firefighters and EMS personnel will emphasize the importance of life preservers during the Baltimore County Fire Department's 2nd annual "Boater Safety Days," scheduled over Fourth of July weekend.

A man and a woman suffered critical injuries this evening when they fell 50 feet from a rock outcropping at the Patapsco Valley State Park.

Baltimore County will close Crondall Lane (ADC Map 16 J3) between Cronhill Drive and Garrison Forrest Road on Wednesday, June 25 for ten weeks.

Baltimore County government offices, and the District and Circuit Courts, will be closed on Friday, July 4, in recognition of the Independence Day holiday.

The Baltimore County Office of Community Conservation (OCC) launched a “green building” web site dedicated to fostering energy efficiency and a cleaner, safer environment.

Backyard fireworks are illegal in Maryland. Some ground-based and hand-held sparklers are legal in Baltimore County. Find a list of legal fireworks displays online.

A sanitary sewer overflow of 900,000 gallons occurred Friday, June 13, at the Texas Pumping Station on York Road in Baltimore County near Recycle Way.

“Hello Baltimore County” Cable Public Affairs Show covers online tax payments, the new rental registration law, and emergency preparedness for pets.

The leaders of the professional design team that conducted the Walkable Towson planning charrette last June will present the resulting plan to the Planning Board on Thursday, June 19 at 4 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue in Towson.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and 4th District Councilman Ken Oliver today marked the official start of construction on the Red Run Stream Valley Trail.

The latest edition of "Burning Issues," the Fire Department's cable TV program, features Parkton Station #60 -- its unique history and plans for a new station with expanded suppression service.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith expressed his disappointment that the Baltimore County Board of Education reversed its approval of a 400 seat addition for Loch Raven High School.

Last night's storms damaged homes in north central Baltimore County.

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and Councilman Sam Moxley joined Preston Capital Management for a tour and groundbreaking for Hollins End and Hollins End East Corporate Parks in Halethorpe.

Executive Smith honored 42 County schools that have earned recognition as Maryland Green Schools through a rigorous statewide program.

Baltimore County will close the Long Green Pike Bridge (ADC Map 20 K7, just south of Long Green Road) on Monday, June 16 for ten weeks, in order to replace and widen the 28-foot span.

Due to construction, including replacement of AC compressors, there is no air conditioning at the Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts Drive in Perry Hall.

U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, U.S. Congressmen John Sarbanes, Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, County Executive James T. Smith and officials from the National Park Service celebrate the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail at Ft. McHenry.

Greater Towson community leaders today expressed strong support for roadway changes on York Road and the roundabout that will strengthen the downtown business district by enhancing its pedestrian environment.