Owings Mills and Reisterstown readers weren’t shy about weighing in on news this week.  The stories on our sites that created the most buzz were about long waiting lists for Fifty Shades of Grey at local libraries, a Baltimore County controversy regarding a bill authored by development attorneys to benefit their clients, and a stabbing and related car crash in Owings Mills. Have a topic you’d like us to cover next week? Email lisa.rossi@patch.com Police Investigate Stabbing, Related Car Crash “Sadly, most female victims of domestic violence evoke spousal privilege and refuse to testify …

Baltimore County readers weighed in on the top news of the week, including stories on projected traffic delays on 1-795 as work begins, speeding in Catonsville and a reopened drinking spot in Arbutus. Prepare for Traffic Delays as Major I-795 Work Begins "The whole Beltway system is a total mess of a parking lot, almost 24/7. SHA does absolutely nothing to fix it. They waste money on all these little side projects rather than tackling the areas that actually cause the problems (795, 70, 83, 95, and so on). These areas have been bottlenecks for over 20 years and nothing has been done to fix it…

  It was a big week for news in Baltimore County, with readers commenting most on stories about likely restrictions against employers asking for Facebook passwords, teen marijuana use, updates on the Walmart ‘bleach brawl' and the recent news on the jackpot. Maryland Likely to Ban Employers From Seeking Facebook Passwords: "Finally, someone takes the privacy rights of the 4th Amendment of the Constitution seriously, unlike the Supreme Court that allows strip searches for just about any minor violation. I'm sure a ban on employers meddling in individual privacy will be overturned by the …

Readers took their comments to Baltimore County sites this week, commenting most on stories on the Mega Millions lottery, Romney’s win in the Maryland primary and a bill that would change how Baltimore County school board members are elected. Attorney: Baltimore Woman's Mega Millions Claim 'Legitimate': “Not the attorney I would ever hire…for anything. He calls a news conference and has her behind him just to say, 'leave her alone'. Who hides a lottery ticket in the store where 15 of her co-workers gave her money to pool their chances of winning? Soon this lady will say the ticket is missing…

  Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County sites this week, commenting most on stories about a plea deal expected for the “blonde bandit,” how the Foundry Row development will bring jobs to Owings Mills and more. Plea Deal Expected for 'Blonde Bandit: "Why would the feds give her any type of plea bargain? She is a violent criminal. She must have friends in high places!" – Terry POLL: Will You Buy A Mega Millions $500 Million Jackpot Ticket? “I don't play the lottery. It's effectively a tax on the stupid. Just like any other form of gambling, the odds favor the house.” - Jeff Martens …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, commenting most on stories about a state report on the future of Spring Grove Hospital, a medical marijuana push in Maryland, rat eradication and a look at the history of Wegmans' decisions in the region. Riverview, Arbutus Targeted for Rat Eradication If our local government would maintain these feral cats...it would be cheaper than poison...let nature do the work!" - Roxy petullius State Releases Report on Future of Spring Grove   “Interesting...hope they don't tear down the Psychotic Ward building right next to Rice …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about St. Agnes planning to buy the property of the former Cardinal Gibbons School, Wegman's saying that the Owings Mills Mall was not a “desirable” location for one its stores, and several Baltimore County residents asking planning board members to curb development. Community Responds to St. Agnes/Gibbons News. "This just goes along with all the other lies we were told when the Arch [archdiocese] decided to close our schools ... makes me sick! Children and families are still struggling with the …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about Republican candidate Rick Santorum’s comments about college and “snobs,” whether airplanes are too loud in Catonsville and if parents should get a state-mandated day off for parent-teacher conferences. Below are a selection of some the week’s most noteworthy comments. Poll: Are College Degrees for ‘Snobs?’ “Going to college is not just about getting a job. Higher education should be available to everyone who is capable of learning and should not be dependent on class, background or ability to…

Baltimore County readers took their opinions to Patch sites this week, commenting most on robberies in Paradise, the Owings Mills Mall revamp and a fatal three-car crash in Randallstown. Here is a selection of some of our most noteworthy comments. Putting Heads Together to Solve Parking in Catonsville “The parking problems are probably all caused by the traffic circle at Old Frederick and Edmondson...just like everything else that is wrong in Cville....” - Karen In Wake of Robberies, is Paradise Still Paradise? “These events have been very unnerving. In the past six months, there seems to be …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about favorite Super Bowl commercials, whether home-schooled students should be able to play public school sports, transgender opponents speaking out at the Baltimore County Council, an urban center for Owings Mills and a non-profit organization that sells affordable cars to low income buyers that is relocating from the Relay community to Howard County. Super Bowl Commercials 2012: What Was Your Favorite? “I actually think the commercials are the best part of the Super Bowl anyway, regardless of …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about favorite Super Bowl commercials, whether home-schooled students should be able to play public school sports, transgender opponents speaking out at the Baltimore County Council, an urban center for Owings Mills and a non-profit organization that sells affordable cars to low income buyers that is relocating from the Relay community to Howard County. Brown Wants Urban Center for Owings Mills by Spring 2013 "I really wish some of your folks here would stop directing your comments towards the …

  Patch has compiled the most blunt, thoughtful and outrageous comments on Baltimore County Patch sites this week. Readers talked the most about a man killed in a dramatic police confrontation, a Maryland ‘Puppy Mill’ bill that would regulate pet stores and traffic and development challenges in Owings Mills. Suspect Killed in Dramatic Confrontation With Police Identified "He got what he asked for, and it makes me sick that people always second guess the actions of police officers in a case like this!" - Adrian Jones Foundry Row Developer Says it Can Fix Reisterstown Road Traffic “Owings Mills…

Blog Post: Kill Your Air Conditioning “When I was a kid, sure we didn't have air conditioning, but we had windows that opened wide, fans to move the air around, and, most importantly we weren't in school in June and August.  The heat is a health hazard for kids, teachers and teaching assistants. Something must be done.”- Bart Resolute in My Resolutions “I am loving the game as well! Besides the water, it is just good, clean, healthy living turned into a competition to keep it interesting.” - Mary Hummus Corner Becomes Lunchtime Go-To “This place is wonderful!!! Kofta Kebab is my favorite - …

Readers took to the Baltimore County Patch sites this week, taking a special interest in stories about a new Western Baltimore County bike plan as well as the Patch coverage involving the Ravens.   Former County Council Candidate Pleads Guilty to Misappropriation "Another person with political ties who commits a crime and gets no jail time. Let them find a pot seed on someone and they get the book thrown at them." -  rick j Poll: Should Suggs Have Exclusive Rights to Phrase?: “He got the quote from the song N***** in Paris from Jay-Z and Kanye so he has no room to talk. All he did was add '…

Readers took to the Baltimore County Patch sites this week, taking a special interest in stories about a new Western Baltimore County bike plan as well as the Patch coverage involving the Ravens.   Former County Council Candidate Pleads Guilty to Misappropriation "Another person with political ties who commits a crime and gets no jail time. Let them find a pot seed on someone and they get the book thrown at them." -  rick j Poll: Should Suggs Have Exclusive Rights to Phrase?: “He got the quote from the song N***** in Paris from Jay-Z and Kanye so he has no room to talk. All he did was add '…

Baltimore County readers took their thoughts this week to Patch, commenting most on stories about the Republican primaries, Catonsville’s distinguishing features, crime in Owings Mills/Reisterstown, which includes an incident in which police said a man threw a dog over a balcony.   What Makes Catonsville, Well, Catonsville? “Parents: sat in same place for the parade 1969-2003. Offspring: moved everything two blocks west and to the opposite side of Frederick Road.” – Bob Cross What do you think of Romney? “I wouldn't buy a used car from Romney...not even if he wore a cowboy hat. Republicans, …

Just in time for “Be Nice On the Internet Week,” Patch has compiled the most blunt, thoughtful and outrageous comments on Baltimore County Patch sites. Readers talked the most this week about stories on Vicki Almond becoming the chairperson of the Baltimore County Council, Baltimore city’s homicide rate, the Save-A-Lot coming to Arbutus and more. Vicki Almond, Reisterstown Activist, Chairs County Council -- "I've met Vicki at different events and she is exactly who we need- a caring, honest & forward- thinking woman. If moms ran the world, what a great place it would be. ;)" -Debbie Hanlon …

Just in time for the upcoming “Be Nice On the Internet Week,” Patch has compiled the most blunt, thoughtful and outrageous comments on Baltimore County Patch sites. Readers talked the most this week about stories on Vicki Almond becoming the chairperson of the Baltimore County Council, Baltimore city’s homicide rate, the Save-A-Lot coming to Arbutus and more. Vicki Almond, Reisterstown Activist, Chairs County Council -- "I've met Vicki at different events and she is exactly who we need- a caring, honest & forward- thinking woman. If moms ran the world, what a great place it would be. ;)" -…

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about Blind Industries suing a paintball park, whether Catonsville needs a public parking lot, the delay of a road opening in Owings Mills, and an arrest in the burglary of 16 guns. Blind Industries Suing Route 40 Paintball Park “I understand that the blind want to be treated equally, but if they get injured trying to do things that sighted people do, then they want to sue because it wasn't a safe environment. It's a Catch 22 for all involved. It's a hard lesson, but sometimes we have to …

Readers took their opinions to Baltimore County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about The Cow robbery in Reisterstown, development in Owings Mills and an overpass that was struck by an oversized vehicle near Catonsville and Arbutus. THE COW IS ROBBED IN REISTERSTOWN: "This is sad! My daughter and I were driving home from a game at FHS and we saw the police officers and their cruisers at The Cow. We were wondering why their lights were flashing--if they were there to get ice cream. I said to her "no one would ever rob the cow.”  Now I'm wondering : the ice cream shop? Are there…