Local government

A task force of state and local leaders is recommending a roughly $1 billion convention center modernization to boost spending and tourism in downtown Baltimore.

After surviving for nearly three months as a bizarre Baltimore landmark born from a historic winter storm, the massive “Snow Everest” pile near Old Town Mall has finally melted away, leaving behind debris, environmental concerns and a symbol of the city’s costly cleanup effort.

Darryl Barnes is facing misconduct allegations documented in an 11-page complaint.

A former county program director alleges “systemic discrimination against employees with disabilities, particularly disabled veterans and employees seeking reasonable accommodations” during his time with the county’s HR department.

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One resident likened the situation to a “civil war,” while others called it “taxation without representation.”

The complaint, filed in February, states that Darryl Barnes threatened to fire the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s general counsel and engaged in misconduct.

Council members — three of whom are running for county executive — must decide how to balance a budget in tight financial times.

State Del. Chao Wu said he has no regrets about participating in democracy after two Republican colleagues, Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm, refused to apologize for a racist video they posted about him.

Mayor Brandon Scott’s proposal would move the city closer to a mayor-controlled structure for the inspector general — a system residents voted to eliminate in 2018.

Income taxes will decrease for residents making $150,000 or less annually. Residents making more than $150,000 will pay a 3.3% income tax — a 0.1% bump.

To ensure trash pickup, Baltimore City hired contractors to clear alleys.

PJM Interconnection, the power grid operator for 13 states and Washington, D.C., is hosting its annual meeting in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

The proposal would raise taxes for higher income earners while lowering them for others, and also eliminate a homeowner tax credit.

The Howard County Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint alleging a conflict of interest involving Steve Quisenberry and Kelly Madigan in the search for the county’s first inspector general.

City officials said the Amigos Mexican Grill on Baltimore Avenue was ordered to close on Friday after a review by the city’s fire department and permitting office.

Baltimore County Councilman Wade Kach, who has represented the northernmost reaches of the district for 12 years, has resigned, effective immediately.

Two county executive candidates have put forward competing bills, creating an unusual competition as the upcoming election impacts council business.

The decision was a blow to Baltimore City’s legal strategy, with legal observers saying the case was all but dead.

The senator gives Jawando one of the most high-profile endorsements in the race to date.