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Local Voices: Firefighter Safety, Finding Lost Pets

This week's posts also include a defense of media critic Howard Kurtz and a Dundalk reader questioning the honor of county officials.

Here are a few of the top Local Voices posts from Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Want to share your own thoughts on local sports, politics, entertainment or anything else? Just click Start a Blog under the top stories on our home page.

Baltimore County Fire refuses to enhance Command Staff following Death of Firefighter: Following the recent death of firefighter Gene Kirchner, Jonathan D. Hart looks back on recommendations made following Baltimore County's last firefighter death.

Defending Howard Kurtz: the Best Media Critic in American Journalism: Towson professor Richard Vatz writes about the media critic and CNN host, who recently resigned from The Daily Beast.

Find out what's happening in Perry Hallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Where Has the Honor Gone? Maybe There Never Was Any Honor: Juanita Bayer writes about what she considers dishonorable acts by county elected officials.

Lost - or found - a pet? Helpful tips: Some numbers and advice to know to help you find your lost furry friend.

Find out what's happening in Perry Hallfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Not-So-Great Outdoors and Me: Kristin Strong writes about her aversion to camping.

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