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.
-
If approved by Baltimore County Council in the coming weeks, the resilience authority could have the power to raise money. -
Baltimore County's landfill transforms rotting garbage gas into electricity to combat climate changeBaltimore County officials have a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2026 to curb its contribution to climate change.
-
The Baltimore County community near Bear Creek is fighting higher floodwaters as climate change threatens the future of the neighborhood.
-
Inspector General: Baltimore County’s council chairman paved the way to fix alley for business ownerThe Baltimore County IG office found questionable use of taxpayer money to help a Towson businessman.
-
Baltimore County Police Chief Melissa Hyatt, the first woman to lead the force, is leaving when her contract ends in December.
-
Recently re-elected Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski promised to push forward an effort to add more council seats to the board in 2023 which could mean another chance for representation.
-
Democrats appear to keep their hold on the Baltimore County council, Maryland State Board of Elections results show.
-
Republican nominee for Maryland's 2nd congressional District, Nicolee Ambrose, won’t say where she stands on abortion but adds it’s settled state law.
-
Baltimore County leaders say it's part of a plan to spread the federal American Rescue Plan Act money around the county.
-
Olszewski has more than $1.8 million to spend.
