Environment

by Fern ShenApr 26, 2019

A City Council committee okays a Pugh administration franchise agreement that critics have called a sweetheart deal.

Special SeriesApr 19, 2019

Fear that “the public” has lost a park, as private developer creates outdoor bar in South Baltimore

Marc Weller removes some trees and erects a massive tent at West Covington Park, improved over the years by more than $7 million in public funds.

Mar 3, 2019

DPW offers little room for compromise, at this point, on Filbert Street Garden

Director Chow was a no-show, but other officials said they must continue studying a pumping station project that could displace the popular Curtis Bay garden.

Feb 28, 2019

Is BGE pipeline price a sweetheart deal between the utility and the Pugh administration?

For clear-cutting a swath of Leakin Park, BGE is set to pay a fraction of the true cost, a citizens group charges.

Feb 13, 2019

Pugh says she will sign incinerator clean-up bill

Promise comes as health commissioner describes Baltimore as “one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. with respect to air quality.”

Special SeriesDec 1, 2018

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.