The Covid-19 Pandemic

by Ian RoundApr 2, 2020

Housing official blocks volunteers from distributing food to public housing residents

A grassroots activist says Baltimore City needs to improve its food distribution methods that, as currently operated, are overly bureaucratic and could help spread the virus.

Special SeriesApr 2, 2020

Advocates press Baltimore on water affordability during coronavirus crisis

A key deadline is coming up for water relief measures, but no word yet from the Department of Public Works on whether they will meet it.

Special SeriesCrime & JusticeApr 1, 2020

Without much zeal, Harrison backs “spy plane” as city approves agreement

Police Commissioner says he backs aerial surveillance to gather data on the concept, “not because we have any belief that it will work.”

Special SeriesMar 29, 2020

Resources available to Baltimore area residents: A checklist

If you’re sick, need food, own a small business or just need to catch up on the facts, start here. And please suggest any helpful resources we haven’t listed.

Special SeriesApr 1, 2020

Baltimore City revenues could drop by nearly $170 million

Revenue losses from the coronavirus outbreak have already thrown the city’s 2020 budget into the red.

Special SeriesEducationApr 1, 2020

As school moves online, teachers and parents press school board on tech access

While Baltimore scrambles to create a remote learning system from scratch, questions about equity and feelings of anxiety surface at last night’s school board meeting.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic

Housing official blocks volunteers from distributing food to public housing residents

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Without much zeal, Harrison backs “spy plane” as city approves agreement

Campaign 2020

Vignarajah joins call for preservation of Calloway house

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Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

5 months ago

Politicsby Fern ShenOct 29, 2019

Young and Scott joust over who gets credit for a measure to address a hot-button issue in Baltimore: sky-high water bills.

CommentaryMar 30, 2020

With Calloway house teardown looming, an activist laments the lack of leadership that let it happen

Special SeriesMar 30, 2020

Hogan issues stay-at-home order commencing at 8 p.m. tonight

NeighborhoodsMar 30, 2020

Cab Calloway’s childhood home set for razing

EnvironmentMar 28, 2020

Siding with incinerator operators, judge dismisses Baltimore’s Clean Air Act

Special SeriesMar 27, 2020

Another front in the war on COVID-19 – child care centers

NeighborhoodsMar 27, 2020

Planning Commission supports making Woodberry a local historic district

NeighborhoodsMar 26, 2020

Some good news for Baltimore: The birth of Ed, a miniature goat

Special SeriesMar 25, 2020

Volunteers seek protective equipment for city’s frontline medical care providers

Special SeriesMar 25, 2020

How the Planning Commission plans to meet in the age of coronavirus

Special SeriesPoliticsMar 25, 2020

Virtual BOE meeting – with no public input opportunity – to consider spy plane agreement

Special SeriesMar 24, 2020

A message from the experts: COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate

AccountabilityMar 24, 2020

Fleet repair contractor to be suspended for alleged fraud

Special SeriesMar 23, 2020

Baltimore in lockdown: Many city services suspended

Special SeriesMar 23, 2020

Hogan orders “non-essential” businesses to shut down

Special SeriesMar 22, 2020

Mr. Mayor: Do more now to help vulnerable Baltimore residents during this COVID-19 crisis

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