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Living in Baltimore County

The Neighborhoods
About Our Neighborhoods | Baltimore County Government Resources
Community Associations Center | Neighborhood Associations

About Our Neighborhoods

Explore your Neighborhood's Past!
Baltimore County; community history; services of local history; Interactive map for locating and browsing information about historic properties

My Neighborhood
Interactive maps maintained by the county government, specialized for facilities, historic properties and zoning

Re Discover Your Neighborhood Downtown
Shop, dine, and explore! Baltimore County is home to a dozen lively neighborhood downtowns. Experience the personal service, unique products and services, and convenience of the county's traditional shopping areas.

Baltimore County Government Resources

Baltimore County Government
Gateway to County government services

Baltimore County Council Annual Schedule
Annual schedule of legislative sessions and work sessions

Baltimore County Office of Planning
Review advance agendas of Planning Board meetings

Baltimore County Permits and Development Management
Information on zoning, building codes, livability codes. Download forms, use permits, petitions and zoning-related services used in the zoning process

Community Planners by Councilmanic District
Each Councilmanic District was its own community planner. They provide valuable information about issues in your area

Finding your Local Officials Fast
Baltimore County; Baltimore City; Maryland; U.S. Names, office addresses, phone and fax numbers for all local representatives

Historic Preservation
An overview of preservation information. Interactive map for locating historic properties and districts

My Neighborhood: Zoning
Provides location and general information about zoning designations and land use in your neighborhood

Community Associations Center

Community Associations Institute
A national voice for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners associations. Provides education and resources to all types of association-governed communities. Various membership levels are available.

Neighborhood Associations

Finding Community Services
Local Government | Local Media | County Government Services for Specific Populations | Useful Contacts

Local Government
Baltimore County under the Home Rule Charter is governed by an elected County Executive and a seven-member County Council

Baltimore County Government
Gateway to County government services

Elected Officials And Departments
List of local government officials and departments

Local Media

Baltimore Business Journal
Baltimore regional business daily

Baltimore Sun
The major daily newspaper for the region

The Baltimore Chronicle and Sentinel
Monthly news stories and opinions not found in other media. "Sentinel" newspaper insert reports progressive and alternative news and viewpoints

Baltimore Magazine
Monthly guide to all that is Baltimore

Baltimore's Child
Monthly source of information about services and events for parents and children

City Paper
Baltimore's alternative source of news and opinions weekly

Community Times Online
Weekly newspaper serving Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Glyndon and Randallstown

The Daily Record
Maryland business and legal news

Dundalk Eagle
Weekly newspaper serving Dundalk and Edgemere

The Jeffersonian
Newspaper of public record for Baltimore County

Jewish Times
Baltimore's oldest and largest Jewish weekly publication

Patuxent Publishing
Newspapers serving area communities. Local area papers include: Arbutus Times, Catonsville Times, Northeast Reporter, Owings Mills Times, Towson Times, Northeast Booster, North County News

Radio Stations
The websites of local radio stations in Maryland

Senior Digest
Large-print newspaper from the Baltimore County Department of Aging

Television Stations
The websites of local television stations in Maryland

County Government Services for Specific Populations

Seniors
Services of the Department of Aging

Children and Youth
Links to Connections: children, youth and family resources in the county

People with Disabilities
Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities

Street Card: Resource Guide for Helping the Homeless
Handy pocket guide to available services in the area

Veteran Services
Links to resources in Baltimore County as well as Federal sites which are of importance to veterans and their families. Areas covered include employment, housing, mental health and health care.

Useful Contacts

Choosing an Energy Supplier
How to shop for electricity; utility company contacts, licensed electricity and gas supplier listings.

Child Care
What are the options, regulations; advice on finding care

Comcast/Verizon
County cable/ broadband television service providers. All services are described.

Goodwill Industries Donation Center Locations

League of Women Voters

MVA Expressway
How to title and register a vehicle; how to apply for driver's license; request driving records online

Maryland. gov
Portal for most State services

Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury
Tax help and forms

Maryland Insurance Administration - Consumer Publications
Insurance company ratings, important phone numbers, complaint filing

Online Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Forms

Social Security Office Locator

Tax Rates

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP)

Water Services - Baltimore City Department of Public Works

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Getting Around County and State
Driving | Maryland Mass Transit Administration | Other Transportation Contacts

Driving

Traffic Volume Maps [PDF]
Annually updated. Shows the annual average daily traffic on the county's roadways. Helpful for planning the commute

Commuter Choice-Maryland
Commuter Choice Maryland is an incentive program that encourages Maryland employees to choose transit or vanpools instead of driving to work. 

Maryland Mass Transit Administration

MARC Commuter Rail Service
Schedules; pass sales outlet

Metro Subway
Schedules; fares and passes

Light Rail
Schedules; fares and passes

Other Transportation Contacts

Amtrak
Trains and destinations; reservations; fares; tickets

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Check flight status; directions and parking; airlines and schedules

Maryland Department of Transportation
Gateway to information about vehicles and drivers; travel and tourism; helpful maps of highways

Baltimore County Rideshare
Serving Baltimore and Carroll Counties. Find carpool partners, a van pool, or other transit options

State Highway Administration
A variety of maps – official highway; bicycle trails maps, scenic byways and others. Download the order form.

Source: Maryland Department of Economic and Employment Development.
Baltimore County, Maryland Brief Economic Facts.

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Having Fun

Activity Calendar - Baltimore County
Find out what's going on/add an activity to the calendar

Arts and Entertainment InfoCenter
Library selected sites

Holidays and Events InfoCenter
Library selected sites

Sports and Recreation InfoCenter
Library selected sites

Baltimore County Recreation and Parks
Listing of all county parks and facilities

Program Guide - Baltimore County Recreation and Parks
Search for recreation programs and activities in your neighborhood.

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Telephone Service

Verizon
Major provider in Maryland area. All services are described

Alternative providers [PDF]
Companies offering local telephone service in Maryland. Listing provided by the Maryland Public Service Commission

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Schools and Education

Baltimore County Public Schools

School Boundary Information
Enter your address to find the schools in your neighborhood

Continuing Education
Community College of Baltimore County has learning options to expand and sharpen skills

Education and Homework InfoCenter
Library selected sites

Local Colleges and Universities
Directory information with links to each institution

Baltimore County Non-Public Schools
Directory of schools approved by the Maryland State Department of Education

Local Private Career Schools
Listing of state approved career training schools and programs

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The text version of this page was last revised on 27 August 2009.
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