30 workers quit Boathouse Canton restaurant ahead of Homeland Security review
Management says the southeast Baltimore restaurant complied with immigration law but that employees were fearful.
Jun 23, 2017
Maryland’s escalating opioid crisis through a journalist-mother’s eyes
Damning data – on overdose deaths, inpatient stays and more – are piling up, says a woman with personal and professional stake in it.
Jun 22, 2017
Pugh names transportation chief and separate heads for housing agencies
Veteran city official Braverman to head Housing and Community Development. Kim Morton officially confirmed as mayor’s chief of staff.
Construction at Port Covington delayed at least nine months
A year ago, Kevin Plank promised Baltimore extraordinary benefits in return for tax subsidies. Now reality is settling in.
Jun 21, 2017
Mayor expresses dismay at Finance Department accounting lapses
An audit finds $125 million in “uncollectable” and “unavailable” grants on city’s books dating back to 2010.
AccountabilityJun 21, 2017
Homeowner property taxes will drop slightly – and water/sewer bills to rise – in fiscal 2018
Come July 1, homeowners will get a small property tax credit, while flushing your toilet will be more expensive.
The Drip
Your quick news fix
Jun 16, 2017
Lane closures and detours expected overnight on the JFX
Jun 13, 2017
Film buffs crafting a 21st-century video store for Baltimore
Jun 8, 2017
Youth protest turns pep rally as Council reaches budget deal with Pugh
Jun 6, 2017
A cop, a horse and a fractured foot equals $50,000
Jun 2, 2017
City settles lawsuits for $110,000
Special Series
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
by Mark ReutterJul 31, 2014
Lips are sealed as roll call of departing officials grows
The short-lived director of finance fits into a well-worn pattern.
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