Inside City Hall

by Mark ReutterDec 6, 2019

Taking a baby step toward avoiding another Healthy Holly mess

At present, four elected officials would appear to be subject to the provisions of a City Council bill designed to close a loophole in the ethics code.

Dec 4, 2019

J.P. Grant’s contracts with the city to be investigated

City Council President Brandon Scott calls on the Inspector General to review the businessman’s contracts, while Councilman Kristerfer Burnett says the current system is “open to bribery.”

Crime & JusticeDec 4, 2019

Young won’t enforce the “gag order” law that the City Council passed

The mayor, who let the measure go into law by not vetoing it, calls it an illegal infringement on City Solicitor Andre Davis’ powers.

Media & TechnologyNov 27, 2019

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AccountabilityDec 3, 2019

What’s next for Pugh’s $150,000 backer, J.P. Grant?

SPECIAL REPORT: Federal prosecutors have shined an unflattering light on one of the key financial players at City Hall. Will the businessman or his company face any repercussions?

Nov 26, 2019

Special “garbage day” at Cross Keys costs the city $100,000

The exclusive service for an upscale community has been going on for years, says a report issued today by the Inspector General.

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Dec 6, 2019

Taking a baby step toward avoiding another Healthy Holly mess

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Nov 19, 2019

Mary Washington enters race for Baltimore mayor

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Nov 5, 2019

Baltimore County groups seek sewer review, possible building moratorium

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Environmentby Fern ShenDec 1, 2018

Critics bemoan assault on urban tree canopy. Mayor Pugh’s spokesman says the city didn’t receive a tree donation from a private individual in time for Monday’s ceremony.