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.
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The plan would let parents choose whether their children learn in classrooms or virtually. -
His decision affects local races as well as prominent Democrats back away from running for county executive.
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The Democrat opts out of a competitive statewide race for a reelection bid in which he is heavily favored.
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Organizers say it is to help come to terms with "400 years of white supremacy."
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Nearly two months into the effort, 98 people have been fully vaccinated.
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County has purchased a vaccination van to go into communities with high COVID rates and low interest in the vaccine.
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Brianna Ross was surprised with the honor while she was teaching her middle school students Tuesday morning.
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The Democrat is deciding whether to run for Governor or for a second term as Baltimore County Executive.
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"We're not talking Woodstock," said one councilman, as council gives hundreds of businesses the right to apply for a live music permit.
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Baltimore County is considering its own ban.
