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The Neighborhoods

About Our Neighborhoods   My Neighborhood Interactive maps maintained by the county government, specialized for facilities, historic properties and zoning   Maps Published by the County Congressional, councilmatic and Legislative Districts   County Government Resources   Baltimore County Government Gateway to official County government website   Baltimore County Overview Baltimore County Public Library has pulled together information on topics like planning and zoning, emergency preparedness, voting and election process, population statistics, and more about Baltimore County.   Historic Preservation An overview of preservation information. Interactive map for locating historic properties and districts     Community Association 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   Academy Heights Civic Association Carney Improvement Association, Inc. Chadwick Manor Edmondson Heights Civic Association, Inc. Essex/Middle River/White Marsh Greater Arbutus Community Alliance Greater Patapsco Community Association Greater Towson Council of Community Assn, Inc. Hampton Improvement Association Lansdowne Improvement Association Loch Raven Village Lutherville Community Association North Point Peninsula Community Coordinating Council ("NPC") Perry Hall Improvement Association Pine Valley/Valleywood Rodgers Forge Community Association Ruxton/Riderwood/Lake Roland Area Stoneleigh Westview Park Wiltondale Improvement Association

Finding Community Services

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 departments

Local Media

• Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media
  Premier media directory. Search by entity or keyword.
   

• 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
   

• Catholic Review
  A biweekly newspaper serving as the newspaper of record for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and as a primary source for Catholic news and information around the state, nation and globe
   

• 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
   

• Patch.org Foundation
  The Patch.org Foundation was formed  to improve the quality of life in communities across the globe through access to trusted local news and information. It sponsors an on-line community-specific news and information platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and trusted local coverage for individual towns and communities.Patch makes it easy to:Look at photos and videos from around town; Learn about local businesses; Participate in discussions; Submit your own announcements, photos, and reviews. Current local communities available

  • Arbutus

  • Catonsville

  • Cockeysville

  • Dundalk

  • Essex-Middle River

  • Lutherville-Timonium

  • Owings Mills

  • Parkville-Overlea

  • Perry Hall

  • Pikesville

  • Reisterstown

  • Towson

• 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

Government Services for Specific Populations

• Seniors
  Services of the Department of Aging
   

• Children, Youth and Family Resources
  Find local services by agencies and organizations through Connections: Children, Youth and Family Resources
   

• 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
   

• Veterans 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.

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 Work

Driving

• Traffic Volume Maps [PDF]  (Opens in a new window)
  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 Options 

• Local and Commuter Buses

   

• 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 forms

• Activity Calendar - Baltimore County
  Find information on meetings and events across the County
   

• enjoybaltimore county.com
  Eat, stay, play in Baltimore County with the help of this visitor's guide.  Check the calendar of events and don't miss the "Hot Spots" section.
   

• Historic Sites in Baltimore County
  Some of the many places of historic interest in the County. Take a day trip. 
   

• 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.

e Service

• Verizon
  Major provider in Maryland area. All services are described
   

• Alternative providers [PDF]  (Opens in a new window)
  Companies offering local telephone service in Maryland. Listing provided by the Maryland Public Service Commission

ools and Educat

ion

• Baltimore County Public Schools Home Page
   

• 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
  Library selected information dealing with a wide variety of education resources available to County residents of all ages
   

• 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