No ticket to ride
In a turnaround for Baltimore, the city’s 2020 budget requests zero dollars for bike infrastructure.
Pugh gathers up nearly $1 million in campaign cash
A look at the developers, contractors and others who turn up in the latest records on file with the state.
Business & DevelopmentJan 17, 2019
Surrounded by scaffolding for years, historic Mount Vernon church goes up for sale
With city fines piling up, small congregation puts 147-year-old building on the market.
Drinks on the house
When does 2 + 2 = 5? Maybe when you’re a big-time hotel, the Marriott Waterfront, contracting water service from the city.
City releases water rate study six days after rate hike is approved
Blasted for failing to justify the latest 30% increase in Baltimore water bills, the city gives the public a consultant’s report.
Business & DevelopmentJan 15, 2019
Pugh names Chris Ryer as Baltimore Planning Director
Longtime executive director of the Southeast Community Development Corporation takes over after Tom Stosur’s retirement.
The Drip
Your quick news fix
Jan 11, 2019
Furloughed federal workers get a break on late Baltimore water bills
Dec 14, 2018
DPW explains why Baltimore’s Jones Falls turned green today
Nov 8, 2018
John Waters taking on City Hall: How Divine!
Oct 30, 2018
VIDEO: 10-year-old “squeegee boy” hit by car on President Street
Oct 29, 2018
Five vote “no” as City Council approves $21 million for police overtime
Special Series
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
Baltimore cuts 30-foot spruce in Druid Hill Park for City Hall Christmas tree
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.
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