Commentaryby Christian AriasMay 15, 2025

Joyful and defiant, “We Are Baltimore” celebrates the city’s Hispanic and Latino communities

Our documentary counters what the Trump administration has unleashed across the country: harmful stereotypes, xenophobic narratives and ramped-up ICE operations. [OP-ED]

May 14, 2025

Baltimore County executive’s office changes deadline for inspector general job after posting is questioned

BREAKING: County Executive Klausmeier and Inspector General Kelly Madigan are locked in battle after Klausmeier seeks to dump Madigan rather than appoint her to a second term. UPDATED.

May 13, 2025

Councilman Patoka backs a second term for Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan

In the first public statement by a county councilman, the 2nd District Democrat urges County Executive Klausmeier to scrap her plan to conduct an open search for a new IG.

May 13, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Klausmeier declines to reappoint Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan

The county’s first inspector general, whose investigations angered many powerful politicians, is put on notice that her term is over, The Brew has learned. UPDATED.

Special SeriesEnvironmentMay 13, 2025

Baltimore region’s water quality is worse than year before and in overall decline since 2013, watchdog group finds

The annual report by Blue Water Baltimore is out, and the news is “disappointing” for Baltimore Harbor and local waterways.

Media & TechnologyMay 12, 2025

Baltimore Brew wins 31 awards for journalistic excellence from MDDC Press Association

Three Best of Show awards were among the website’s more than two dozen stories honored last Friday by the regional press association.

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Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

May 13, 2025

Baltimore region’s water quality is worse than year before and in overall decline since 2013, watchdog group finds

Marilyn and Nick Mosby

May 9, 2025

Appeals Court upholds redaction of names of donors to Nick and Marilyn Mosby’s legal defense fund

Inside City Hall

May 6, 2025

Mayor Scott expands his communications team to fit his second-term ambitions

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Culture & Artsby Fern ShenMay 20, 2024

With the state betting $400 million that a Pimlico makeover will make the racetrack profitable, this was the scene at Baltimore’s 2024 thoroughbred event.