Local government

Bates has been submitting past trips, some almost two years old, after The Banner reported at least eight trips had not received proper scrutiny by the city’s spending board.

So far, the promised overhaul of Baltimore's permit backlog hasn't worked, according to city data.

When the Baltimore County Council voted to expand to nine members, the decision launched a process that will take months. But making history can be messy.

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said the county’s first inspector general never asked to be re-appointed to her position.

Rochester gave up lanes of highway traffic to turn a trench into green space — and wants to do more.

Mayor Brandon Scott’s office has committed to adding more money for immigration services to the budget, but how much is still up in the air.

Rumors are swirling in the aftermath of four fires on Keswick Road in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore City.

Eight counties and 10 Maryland towns given “sanctuary” moniker by Department of Homeland Security and their federal funding could be at threat.

The video, which was shared by The White House on Wednesday, has already attracted already more than 1.7 million views on X.

New online permitting is not going well and the battle for the ‘narrative’ in Baltimore City.

Baltimore County is trying to get people to understand that it does actually recycle our trash and wants more people to believe it, and to put out their bins.

The attack shut down Baltimore computer and communications systems for months and caused $19 million in lost revenue and expenses.

City transportation officials aim to cover 111 miles of streets before the weather gets too cold to lay asphalt.

This is Bates’ fourth marriage. His most recent marriage to former wife Lana ended in 2021.

Harbor Splash will return for a second year, this time welcoming 200 participants, the Waterfront Partnership announced Wednesday.

The Baltimore County Council approved all but $6.6 million of Kathy Klausmeier’s proposed $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, denying funds for a golf course renovation.

Mayor Brandon Scott's budget would increase fees on landfill use, EMS transports, and ride-sharing and taxi rides, and more.

Shipping plans are made months in advance and without assurances that the Locust Point pier will be open for business in 2026. Companies may soon opt to route their deliveries elsewhere.

The Howard County Council approved a $2.35 billion operating budget Wednesday.

Pat Young has become the first declared candidate for Baltimore County executive to fund his campaign through a newly created public financing option.