Local government

The latest fundraising numbers come as mayoral campaigns are entering the final, intense weeks before next month’s Democratic primary election.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said Tuesday that he will seek funding to turn a former newspaper building with a distinctive look in Columbia into a community center focused on youths.

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.

Jack Luetkemeyer has long contributed to political campaigns, but is making his biggest move yet in support of Sheila Dixon.

The Caucus of African American Leaders unanimously voted to ask that two bridges in the state, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge, be renamed.

The two leading candidates for mayor rolled out significant, competing endorsements on Monday.

Baltimore courthouses are one of the places that need to ensure that breastfeeding mothers have the opportunity and the right kind of environment to feed their babies, says former Baltimore City Councilwoman Shannon Sneed, a current candidate for council president.

Former Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been low-key in his response to the Key Bridge collapse, primarily stressing the need for Democrats and Republicans to work together.

What will Annapolis give up as it works to save itself from the ever-increasing number of floods and the rising tide of climate change?

As Baltimore recovers from the Key Bridge collapse, America must not forget that the city has been an essential part of its history and progress, says Eric S. Singer, a historian and an authority on the structural, political and cultural history of the city.

Police joke that “Baltimore police have nothing better to do!” on the scene of a protest against Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. Their body camera footage was shared by mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah.

The city began fundraising for victim's families last week and has so far raised close to $500,000, Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday.

The super PAC supporting Mayor Brandon Scott was formed this week, as a similar group supporting Sheila Dixon continues to spend.

City leaders said The Pride Center of Maryland repeatedly failed to meet reporting requirements for the federal money.

Howard County is expanding two programs meant to provide relief to homebuyers and residents.

The state money will tackle a number of projects at the facility including sprucing up the bathrooms, modernizing the phone system, upgrading lighting and renovating the “failing” bridges that span Charles Street.

The collapse of the Key Bridge can be a defining moment in the life of Maryland’s young governor and for Maryland as well.

The #Baltimorestrong hashtag surfaced too soon, says a writer who believes that message of resilience skips some steps toward healing the Baltimore community needs.

With billions already earmarked, Baltimore could become a proving ground — and maybe a blueprint — for national Democrats’ infrastructure goals.

The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs has recommended terminating a $500,000 grant to the state’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources to the LGBTQ community, Pride Center of Maryland. The grant would affect programming to address violence within the LGBTQ community.