200 feet above the Chesapeake Bay, the future of the bridge is clear
Given the chance Sunday, I joined a record-breaking 18,000 others to walk and run across the 4.3-mile eastbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. I thought a lot about the future of Maryland’s defining engineering feat.
3 things to watch as Baltimore considers affordable housing requirements
One bill would require all new developments exceeding a certain size and value to reserve a portion of units for people earning below the Baltimore-area median income. Another would allow developers to apply for a property tax credit.
Commentary: Baltimore has been flattening the curve on murders
While Baltimore’s leaders continue to look for ways to lower the city’s murder rate, a flattening of the curve on homicides is evident, Lawrence Brown, an author and research scientist in the Center for Urban Health Equity at Morgan State University, says.
Commentary: Rent control measures would be the wrong choice for Howard County
Rent control measures under consideration in Howard County aren’t the right approach for making housing there more affordable, Linda Ostovitz, who chairs the county’s Chamber of Commerce, says.
Banner political notes: Hogan’s new video; redistricting fallout; the ‘Ruby’ opens in East Baltimore
Former Gov. Larry Hogan channels former President Ronald Reagan at the end of a new 90-second video, saying: “I believe in peace through strength. And I believe in standing up for our allies and standing up to our enemies. We need to stand with our allies and secure peace through strength.”
BGE asks to shield memo explaining how it aims to finance controversial Baltimore conduit deal
The Maryland Office of the People’s Counsel, which has estimated the conduit deal could cost BGE ratepayers upwards of $860 million over 50 years, is calling on state regulators to publicize an internal accounting memo about the deal.
John Sarbanes on leaving Congress, unfinished business and finding new ways to serve
His advice for those who want to take his place in Congress: “Keep it real. You know, be yourself. Be authentic. Meet people where they are.”
Steny Hoyer’s big win: Congressman ‘quarterbacked’ effort to bring FBI to Maryland
During a series of victory speeches Friday, politicians praised Hoyer’s leadership. He was variously called the champion, quarterback, captain and general manager of the “Team Maryland” effort to win the FBI headquarters for Greenbelt.
Annapolis goes Dutch, leads trip to study climate-driven flooding
Saturday, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley will lead an unprecedented trip to the Netherlands for five days, hoping to learn what else the city can do and what Maryland and the nation can learn from Annapolis.
As Maryland cheers FBI HQ decision, critics question selection process
The project is seen as a potential boon to Prince George’s County and the state, bringing thousands of jobs to a majority-Black county that has relatively few federal agency offices despite being so close to the nation’s capital.
‘Women need to be heard, helped, and empowered,’ says Commission for Women’s new chair
Kionne T. Abdul-Malik has been named chairperson for the Baltimore Commission for Women, whose mission she sees as more vital than ever in today’s current political climate.
Juvenile justice providers, advocates urge patience amid spike in some youth crimes
The House Judiciary Committee opened the year-old Juvenile Justice Reform Act to dissection; however, most of those invited spoke in support of the law and urged lawmakers to stay the course, warning that reverting to failed policies is not the path forward.
Prince George’s County picked for new FBI headquarters
The selection of a site in Greenbelt represents a massive win for Maryland officials who have pursued the project for years while competing against a bid from Virginia.
Proposed ballot measure wants Hopkins and Baltimore’s other tax-exempt institutions to pay up
The proposed charter amendment, which would go before voters in the 2024 general election if backers collect enough signatures, takes aim at a group of large nonprofit institutions that are exempt from paying property taxes to the city.
Here’s your chance to name the next Boaty McBoatface in Anne Arundel County
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is seeking names for its new fireboats.
Letters: Revised City Council map was better for Ridgely’s Delight
Redistricting always seems to include the Ridgely’s Delight neighborhood in downtown Baltimore, a resident of that community says.
A rare veto, charter changes and other takeaways from Baltimore’s redistricting fight
Council President Nick Mosby says he’ll introduce charter amendments to expand the council’s veto powers, following Scott’s third veto of his first term as mayor.
Into the valley of doubt: Talking with RFK Jr.’s 600
I stopped by a rally in Annapolis on Monday night for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is seeking to get on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. I went to hear from those primed to absorb his dubious opinions about vaccines and media cabals.
Anne Arundel essential worker housing act debated at council meeting
The county proposal would require new development projects that exceed a certain size to reserve a portion of their units for people earning below the Baltimore-area median income. It would also allow developers creating smaller-scale projects to pay a fee in lieu of the moderately priced unit requirement.
Congress is a train wreck. These Marylanders want the job anyway
Candidates for Maryland's 3rd District are starting to enter the race for an open seat now that U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes isn’t seeking reelection.
