Local government

The survey of 705 Baltimore registered voters was conducted by landline and cellphone from April 3 to April 7.

About 40% of likely Democratic voters polled said they would reelect Scott for a second term as mayor, while 32% said they would support former Mayor Sheila Dixon and 11% of respondents said they favored former assistant state’s attorney Thiru Vignarajah.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. submitted a $5 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 to the County Council on Thursday, an increase from the fiscal year 2024 budget of $4.9 billion.

Eric Bryant, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume's chief of staff, apologized and stated that his outreach was not intended to be nefarious or disrespectful to the court.

The newly appointed director comes to Baltimore County government after about 11 months at WUWTA, a health care software company.

With just over a month to go before Election Day, Zeke Cohen retained a large cash advantage while public financing powered Shannon Sneed past the incumbent Nick Mosby.

A majority of voters indicated strong feelings about abortion, but more expressed concerns about crime and the economy.

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.