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Living in Baltimore County
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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.
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 available.
Neighborhood
Associations
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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.
|
Highway Distances in miles from Towson |
|
City |
Miles |
City |
Miles |
|
Annapolis, MD |
34 |
New York, NY |
182 |
|
Baltimore City, MD |
8 |
Philadelphia, PA |
93 |
|
Boston, MA |
390 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
220 |
|
Chicago, IL |
676 |
Richmond, VA |
152 |
|
Gettysburg, PA |
48 |
Washington, DC |
46 |
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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Baltimore
County Public Library, Towson Maryland USA
Last Revised:
27 August 2009
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