Frank Gluck
@frankgluck.bsky.social
Baltimore County Editor at The Baltimore Sun. Previously: St. Louis Post-Dispatch; USA TODAY Network in Tennessee and Florida.
"The measure would give the council legal permission to expand the inspector general’s oversight powers to Baltimore County Public Schools, but it would not mandate it."
Baltimore County legislators to sponsor bill enabling IG’s oversight to schools
The proposed bill would give the Baltimore County Council authority to expand the inspector general’s oversight to Baltimore County Public Schools.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"The measure would give the council legal permission to expand the inspector general’s oversight powers to Baltimore County Public Schools, but it would not mandate it."
"Union leaders for Baltimore County Public Library employees on Tuesday called for the library system's CEO to be fired following last week's sudden layoffs of 14 part-time librarians, who were reinstated two days later."
Librarians, residents call for removal of Baltimore County Public Library CEO
At a packed Tuesday morning meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Library Trustees, library staffers from across the region and residents expressed their frustration with how the library system …
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November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Union leaders for Baltimore County Public Library employees on Tuesday called for the library system's CEO to be fired following last week's sudden layoffs of 14 part-time librarians, who were reinstated two days later."
“This tragedy should never have occurred. Lives should never have been lost,” Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chairperson.
NTSB: Key Bridge collapse was ‘entirely preventable,’ citing ship failures and missing worker warning system
Saying the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was entirely preventable, the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday detailed breakdowns both on board the Dali container ship that cras…
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November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“This tragedy should never have occurred. Lives should never have been lost,” Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chairperson.
"James, a midshipman second class, was found dead on Oct. 10 after being reported missing the evening before."
USNA midshipman Kyle Philbert James’ cause of death determined
Stephanie Moore, spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, on Thursday released the cause of death of Kyle Philbert James.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"James, a midshipman second class, was found dead on Oct. 10 after being reported missing the evening before."
“My son was scared to death,” she said. “He didn’t know what to do.”
Baltimore County mother wants schools to better monitor students with diabetes
The boy actually had dangerously low blood sugar, she said, something that could have turned into a medical emergency.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“My son was scared to death,” she said. “He didn’t know what to do.”
"Signing the agreement resulted in the county’s removal from the Department of Justice’s list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' — places President Donald Trump’s administration identifies as having policies, laws or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."
Frustrations mount with Baltimore County’s ICE agreement: ‘Why sign anything at all?’
The agreement, signed by county and federal officials in late October, requires the county to notify the Baltimore ICE office before releasing people from jail who are subject to federal immigratio…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"Signing the agreement resulted in the county’s removal from the Department of Justice’s list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' — places President Donald Trump’s administration identifies as having policies, laws or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."
"The agreement requires the county to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Baltimore before releasing people from jail who are subject to federal immigration detainers or warrants signed by a judge."
Baltimore County elected officials, hopefuls voice upset over county agreement with ICE
Baltimore County was the last Maryland jurisdiction remaining on the list of places labeled sanctuary jurisdictions.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"The agreement requires the county to notify the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Baltimore before releasing people from jail who are subject to federal immigration detainers or warrants signed by a judge."
"The move comes less than a week after Bill Ferguson, the Democratic state Senate majority leader, announced his opposition to drawing new congressional maps."
Gov. Moore announces advisory commission to consider redistricting in Maryland
Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday he will convene the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission, an advisory body to consider mid-cycle redistricting.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"The move comes less than a week after Bill Ferguson, the Democratic state Senate majority leader, announced his opposition to drawing new congressional maps."
"The university announced the new policy in August, citing concerns that personal scooters might catch fire if stored in university housing."
E-scooter, bike rental business booms after University of Maryland ban on personal rides
A University of Maryland, College Park policy prohibits most students from owning their own personal e-vehicles, forcing them instead to rent them from two companies contracted with the university.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The university announced the new policy in August, citing concerns that personal scooters might catch fire if stored in university housing."
"The legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks, an Upper Falls Republican, seeks to restrict operating hours for standard restaurants within 250 feet of residential buildings in the Honeygo overlay district from operating between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m."
Baltimore County residents, developers spar over proposed 24/7 Denny’s
A County Council bill would limit operating hours for restaurants in the Honeygo area of Perry Hall, including the proposed diner.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"The legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks, an Upper Falls Republican, seeks to restrict operating hours for standard restaurants within 250 feet of residential buildings in the Honeygo overlay district from operating between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m."
The changes could come as soon as next year.
Southeast Baltimore County elementary schools considering boundary changes, moving students
Parents gathered at Middle River Middle School Wednesday to discuss elementary school boundary changes that could relocate over 130 students.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The changes could come as soon as next year.
Efforts to revitalize the property have been underway for years.
Baltimore County redeveloping Security Square Mall into a ‘community hub’
Proposals to revitalize the mall are due Dec. 22, and the county plans to select a developer in March.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Efforts to revitalize the property have been underway for years.
"The University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins University had the highest amount of crimes reported in 2024, at 329 and 88, respectively."
Maryland college crime reports up, driven by vehicle theft, assault
Increased crime on campus contrasts with national trends that show an overall decline in crime, including in Maryland. Baltimore, for example, continues to see steep drops in both violent and prope…
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October 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"The University of Maryland, College Park, and Johns Hopkins University had the highest amount of crimes reported in 2024, at 329 and 88, respectively."
"Legislation introduced last month ... requires such establishments to have a certain number of licensed security guards present daily from 7 p.m. to one hour after closing."
Baltimore County hookah, vapor lounges to face new night security requirement
Owners of Baltimore County’s hookah and vapor lounges are condemning new security regulations they say unfairly target their establishments and impose costly rules that are even stricter than…
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October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"Legislation introduced last month ... requires such establishments to have a certain number of licensed security guards present daily from 7 p.m. to one hour after closing."
"Police unions have criticized the criteria for getting on such a document as too broad. But to civil rights groups and defense attorneys, they represent an added level of protection to one’s due process."
Baltimore County state’s attorney backs police chief, despite inclusion on ‘Brady list’
While police misconduct disclosures vary in severity, Baltimore County’s top prosecutor says he still supports Chief Robert McCullough.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Police unions have criticized the criteria for getting on such a document as too broad. But to civil rights groups and defense attorneys, they represent an added level of protection to one’s due process."
"The University of Maryland, College Park and the University System of Maryland both called for a review of one of Darryll Pines’ co-authored journal articles last October..."
A year after UMD president accused of plagiarism, investigation ongoing
“I think … a career death sentence would be inappropriate here.”
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October 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"The University of Maryland, College Park and the University System of Maryland both called for a review of one of Darryll Pines’ co-authored journal articles last October..."
The union, which represents more than 2,000 graduate students, has been pushing for recognition since spring 2024, when a majority signed cards supporting unionization.
University of Maryland grad workers rally for union recognition
Graduate workers at the University of Maryland rallied in College Park demanding union recognition, citing low pay and limited protections compared to the county’s cost of living.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The union, which represents more than 2,000 graduate students, has been pushing for recognition since spring 2024, when a majority signed cards supporting unionization.
"It was not being taught to some of our most vulnerable populations,” said Racquel Jones, chief of schools.
Science ‘was not being taught’ in some Baltimore County schools, official says
Science was being neglected in some Baltimore County elementary schools before changes that raised scores, a district official said Wednesday.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"It was not being taught to some of our most vulnerable populations,” said Racquel Jones, chief of schools.
"The redrawn map, which the council approved in a 5-2 vote Monday evening, came after more than a year of intense discussions about how to strike a balance between keeping communities together while also better reflecting the county’s increasing diversity."
Will Baltimore County’s new redistricting map boost minority representation? Residents are skeptical.
Baltimore County’s newly approved redistricting plan faces criticism from residents and advocacy groups who argue it fails to fairly represent the county’s growing minority population and may face …
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September 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"The redrawn map, which the council approved in a 5-2 vote Monday evening, came after more than a year of intense discussions about how to strike a balance between keeping communities together while also better reflecting the county’s increasing diversity."
"The threats came a day after the assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, at a speaking event on a college campus."
Maryland rocked by twin scares: Bomb threats against Democrat leaders, shooting at Naval Academy
The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday afternoon.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
"The threats came a day after the assassination of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk in Utah, at a speaking event on a college campus."
"The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday."
Bomb threats reported by Maryland’s Democratic House, Senate leaders
The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday afternoon.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"The Democratic leaders of Maryland’s House and Senate both received bomb threats Thursday."
"Although Abrego Garcia was deemed eligible for pretrial release, he had remained in jail at the request of his attorneys, who feared the Republican administration could try to immediately deport him again if he were freed."
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is freed from Tennessee jail so he can rejoin family in Maryland to await trial
The Salvadoran national was mistakenly deported in March.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
"Although Abrego Garcia was deemed eligible for pretrial release, he had remained in jail at the request of his attorneys, who feared the Republican administration could try to immediately deport him again if he were freed."
"While school-aged Marylanders have among the highest vaccination rates in the country, the percentage of non-medical exemptions from vaccinations has more than doubled over the last decade among kindergartners, according to CDC data."
Maryland school vaccination exemptions increasing amid record-breaking measles year
School-aged Marylanders have among the highest vaccination rates in the country, but the percentage of non-medical exemptions from vaccinations has more than doubled over the last decade among kind…
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August 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
"While school-aged Marylanders have among the highest vaccination rates in the country, the percentage of non-medical exemptions from vaccinations has more than doubled over the last decade among kindergartners, according to CDC data."
"The council’s proposal, introduced Aug. 4, would create two majority Black districts in western Baltimore County, centered on Woodlawn and Randallstown."
Baltimore County Council’s redistricting plan disregards Voting Rights Act, ACLU says
The Baltimore County Council’s proposed redistricting plan “disregards” the federal Voting Rights Act, the ACLU of Maryland says.
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August 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"The council’s proposal, introduced Aug. 4, would create two majority Black districts in western Baltimore County, centered on Woodlawn and Randallstown."
BREAKING: Baltimore County executive nominates Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor, to replace Kelly Madigan as inspector general.
Baltimore County Executive nominates new inspector general, rejects Madigan
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier tapped Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor and inspector general, to be Baltimore County’s next inspector general.
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July 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
BREAKING: Baltimore County executive nominates Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor, to replace Kelly Madigan as inspector general.