Accountability

by Fern ShenNov 25, 2018

With its leader in lockstep with the mayor, the City Council shows few signs it will critically assess the BPD candidate that Pugh favors. [ANALYSIS]

Nov 14, 2018

Council delays natural gas franchise agreement between city and BGE

Critics say the Pugh administration is giving BGE a bargain-basement price for a 25-year franchise on a new pipeline through Leakin Park.

Oct 25, 2018

Once again, Baltimore circles around a solution for spiraling police overtime

The Pugh administration confirms BPD’s shocking lack of OT oversight, but offers few specifics or a timeline for reform.

Oct 8, 2018

Latest travel costs for Baltimore Police top $100,000

Since the consent decree was signed last January, police travel to conferences and seminars has markedly increased.

Aug 29, 2018

Police officer whose car struck child was involved in previous beating of a man

Nicholas Lancetta has been a party in two lawsuits costing Baltimore taxpayers $165,000.

Special SeriesAug 22, 2018

Costello introduces lobbying bill amendment sought by lobbyists

Critics said the amendment, later pulled by the councilman, would stifle citizen interactions with government and trigger 1st Amendment issues.

May 14, 2018

Tuggle submitted correct address on his internal registration form

May 12, 2018

Baltimore’s acting police commissioner submits incorrect information on his ethics form

May 4, 2018

Charter amendment would give watchdog more independence and authority

Apr 5, 2018

Budget top-heavy with police spending hurts Baltimore, say Taxpayers’ Night speakers

Mar 27, 2018

Resident says she complained about Baltimore police vehicle for months

Mar 26, 2018

Police vehicle kept in community with little crime

Feb 26, 2018

By failing to police police overtime, Baltimore’s leaders are failing us all

Feb 9, 2018

SPECIAL REPORT: Off-year campaign contributions roll into City Hall

Jan 25, 2018

No-bid contracts for Fleming and Tucker raised eyebrows

Jan 16, 2018

Pugh’s youth singing consultant had driver’s license suspended on Jan. 2

Accountability

Despite plumped-up public process, is Joel Fitzgerald a foregone conclusion?

Council delays natural gas franchise agreement between city and BGE

Once again, Baltimore circles around a solution for spiraling police overtime

Latest travel costs for Baltimore Police top $100,000

Police officer whose car struck child was involved in previous beating of a man

Costello introduces lobbying bill amendment sought by lobbyists

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