Local government

The Port of Baltimore ranks No. 2 in the nation for imported road salt. A “truck ballet” plays a role in transporting it from a South American desert to neighborhoods in the mid-Atlantic.

Baltimore County renters are facing one of the most severe housing affordability crises in Maryland, a Banner analysis of new census data found.

Helicopter traffic over Southeast Baltimore has irked residents as the city grows the police footprint at a Canton heliport.

Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming said she’s always had access to all Baltimore City records, but Mayor Brandon Scott has cut access to city Law Department documents.

To chair, or not to chair? Baltimore residents turn to children’s kitchenettes, tiki torches and good old lawn chairs to preserve hard-won parking spots as the snowstorm dig-out from continues.

Howard County is initiating plans to sell six historic buildings on Old Ellicott City’s Main Street, telling state authorities this week that the jurisdiction does not have the resources to fully restore them.

Montgomery County’s Ethiopian immigrant population — now about 22,000 people — has grown nearly 150%, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.

Crews were expected to continue clearing snow and ice from residential roads, sidewalks and bus stops through the end of the week.

Joseph Coale, a local historian who nominated the home for inclusion on the Baltimore County Landmarks List a year ago, withdrew his application for the property, known as Maroney House, to receive landmark status.

A pension bill the Baltimore County Council passed 15 months ago that could double their retirement payouts is heating up the competitive four-way race for county executive.

Baltimore County Council members announced plans to repeal legislation that would double the pensions of four of its seven members.

A misunderstanding and paperwork errors nearly cost Theodore and Jean Bonds their East Baltimore rowhome.

City attorneys discovered a member of Isabel Mercedes Cumming’s team “had gained unapproved and unfettered access” to files produced by a city Law Department attorney.

Here’s how local and state agencies, hospitals and transportation authorities are preparing for the winter storm in Maryland.

It’s the fourth year a Maryland lawmaker has proposed a bill aimed at expediting a squatting complaint.

A bill could increase the earning power of Baltimore County Council members, giving them more in retirement than as working members.

There are many no- and low-cost ways to spend less on your Maryland heating bill.

Bates said his office would continue to prosecute cases brought by Baltimore Police through MONSE, as required by law.

Andrew Friedson has raised more than $2 million since launching his campaign for county executive, far outpacing his rivals, who are relying on public financing.

In the race for Baltimore County executive, Julian Jones has a leg up — at least in money raised last year.