Broke BOPA wants a $1.8M bailout. The mayor wants a forensic audit first.
At the same time the city’s top arts organization was struggling to make payroll, its CEO went ahead with plans for Artscape, BOPA’s premier event, without consulting anyone.
Deputy director leaving Baltimore’s beleaguered public works department
Richard Luna, the deputy director of Baltimore’s beleaguered Department of Public Works, is leaving his position.
How Baltimore, opioid firms plan to argue their case during trial
The opening arguments Wednesday set the stage for how the city and opioid companies will approach the planned eight-week civil trial.
BOPA runs out of money, calls ‘emergency’ board meeting
Troubled Artscape host plans to vote on ‘personnel and business location’ Thursday
Columbia is good for families. But can it draw more young professionals?
Columbia is regularly named one of the country’s best places to raise a family. It hasn’t, however, made as clear of a pitch to millennials and Gen Zers.
Maryland U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is new chair of the House Freedom Caucus
Harris told Fox News the Freedom Caucus would focus on reining in government spending and changing intraparty Republican rules.
Election board will appeal Harborplace ballot ruling to state Supreme Court
With the election less than two months away, it’s expected the state Supreme Court will decide whether to take up the case and rule expeditiously.
Jury chosen in Baltimore trial challenging opioid companies
About 150 city residents sat through the tedious jury selection process, which probed their feelings on opioids, illegal street drugs and Baltimore government.
Maryland among elections offices targeted by suspicious packages
The U.S. Postal Service intercepted a suspicious package intended for the Maryland State Board of Elections office, according to officials.
Suspended NAACP leaders accused of bullying, financial misconduct deny wrongdoing
Rev. Kobi Little, head of the NAACP Maryland State Conference, and Joshua Harris, treasurer for the state conference, were suspended by the national NAACP last week.
Maryland Democrats say candidate Hogan’s words on Trump don’t match his record
Former Attorney General Brian Frosh says former Gov. Larry Hogan did not support lawsuits challenging the Trump administration.
Baltimore County to wield new tool in effort to target vacant structures: A tax.
The Baltimore County Council passed legislation to tax vacant structures and direct the revenue to funds that help find housing and fix up vacant buildings.
Nearly two-thirds of Maryland 18-year-olds are registered to cast a crucial vote
The rate of 18-year-old voters registered in Maryland exceeds that of neighboring Pennsylvania, according to the study, and Ohio, Georgia and Arizona.
Solving this Annapolis puzzle could unlock millions. Two nonprofits are ready to try.
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Visit Annapolis want to turn a tiny speck of donated land into a performing arts and conference center.
Judge blocks ballot question to allow Inner Harbor redevelopment
An Anne Arundel County judge ruled Monday to invalidate a ballot question asking Baltimore City voters to rezone the Inner Harbor for development on the grounds that it’s not proper charter material.
Baltimore settles opioid lawsuit with Johnson & Johnson ahead of trial against drug companies
Details of the settlement between Baltimore and Johnson & Johnson remain secret, unlike previous opioid settlements that the city has announced in recent weeks.
Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near where former President Donald Trump was golfing in Florida on Sunday.
Shrink the number of council districts in Baltimore? Elected officials and others say no.
Baltimore City Council members and others called on voters to reject Question H, a ballot initiative supported by David Smith to cut the number of council districts.
Q&A: Elections director says more poll workers are needed. Here’s how to become one.
Baltimore City Board of Elections Director Armstead Jones says about 2,100 election judges are needed to work the polls during the general election on Nov. 5.
On Democracy Day, a reminder that newsrooms like ours have a role to play
On Democracy Day, there is no more important time to ensure people have access to trustworthy news to help them make informed decisions.
