Fresh Water, Foul Sewage
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.
Jan 11, 2019
Want to recycle better in Baltimore? There’s an app for that.
An online nudge to tell you what and when to recycle, the free “Recycle Coach” app is dropping Monday.
Business & DevelopmentJan 9, 2019
Not even debatable, preservation board says, saving Martick’s building for now
Preservation board’s next decision: whether preventing demolition places “a substantial hardship” on developers.
Spending board, controlled by Mayor Pugh, raises Baltimore water rates again
“An open question whether these rates are justified,” Comptroller Pratt says, voting “no” along with Council President Young.
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
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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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