John Lee
Reporter, Baltimore CountyJohn Lee is a reporter for WYPR covering Baltimore County.
John has worked in news for more than 20 years. He has been a news director, assistant news director, managing editor, assignment editor and reporter at various radio and television news stations. He’s won numerous awards from The Associated Press, including best news operation, best continuing news story, and best news series.
Before coming to WYPR, John spent more than a decade as a stay-at-home dad. During that time he raised a disabled child. He also listened to WYPR every day thinking, “I’d like to work there.”
In 2013, John did just that. He started as “the world’s oldest intern."
John has both a master’s degree in media management and a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University. @JohnWesleyLee2
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Candidates will go before the council on Monday. -
Dozens pack a public hearing as the council prepares to pick Olszewski’s successor. -
A short list of candidates will be in place December 16. -
Executive order will tie county-supported developments to affordable housing goals. -
Memorial is unveiled as a place to bring people together after isolation. -
Environmentalists say they remain concerned for the Prettyboy Reservoir. -
Council Chairman says names will be released December 2. -
Critics say the decision on who will lead the county government should be open and public. -
A redistricting commission to be picked in January. -
“Somehow a shame was put on this story.”
