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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Opponents cite community concerns, while county officials say the project will help meet federal housing obligations. -
That’s despite a majority of the county council saying they will only confirm Kelly Madigan to serve a second term. -
It’s a rebuke of the open search called for by Klausmeier. -
A Baltimore County man’s trailside attraction proves there’s no place like gnome. -
Kelly Madigan urges county attorney to weigh in. -
WYPR Baltimore County Reporter John Lee takes over the host seat on Midday to interview Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan. -
County Executive cites legal requirement for open search, but critics say code allows direct reappointment.
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Spending plan keeps core investments in schools, roads and public services; council trims $6.6 million. -
The council abandoned a plan to pressure the school superintendent. -
Loss of federal grants could impact low-income students, special education and 1,200 school positions.
