Politics

by Mark ReutterMar 16, 2025

A skilled political communicator, McCarthy served three mayors, shaped the city’s political dialogue and endeared himself to many fans and friends.

Feb 21, 2025

Sean Stinnett gets nod for northwest delegate seat

Uniting the 41st’s political factions with a helpful assist from his wife, the community president is set to go to Annapolis.

Jan 23, 2025

After Attar is nominated for Maryland Senate seat, the race is on for her successor in the House

The two who currently stand out as viable candidates, Chezia Cager and Angela Gibson, are seasoned insiders.

Jan 22, 2025

Upset in northwest’s 41st District places Dalya Attar over Malcolm Ruff as area’s prospective state senator

Ruff was backed by former senator Jill Carter and local powerbroker attorney Billy Murphy. But he lost to Attar in a 5-3 vote

Jan 7, 2025

Kathy Klausmeier set to replace Johnny Olszewski as Baltimore County executive

“Kathy isn’t going to rock the boat,” says a source. County Council has issued a press release confirming Klausmeier appointment.

Nov 12, 2024

Farewell to a dedicated crusader for good government

Baltimore’s first woman elected as City Council president, the popular and progressive dynamo Mary Pat Clarke died on Sunday. An appreciation.

May 23, 2024

In big primary upset, 11th District’s Costello concedes to newcomer Zac Blanchard

May 16, 2024

The Smith family, seeking political influence at City Hall, gets a slapback from voters

May 15, 2024

Challengers are running strong against Costello and Stokes in 11th and 12th Council districts

May 14, 2024

Scott defeats Dixon for mayor and Cohen glides to victory in City Council President race

May 14, 2024

At the polls: Deconstructing political signs and searching for voters

May 14, 2024

Primary day has arrived, Baltimore: Here is what’s at stake

May 1, 2024

ANALYSIS: Thiru Vignarajah’s exit may change the dynamics of Baltimore’s mayoral race

Apr 26, 2024

An intense City Council race breaks out in northeast Baltimore

Apr 17, 2024

Baltimore Farmer Market goers ahead of the election: Wary of corruption, searching for competence

Nov 18, 2023

At a West Baltimore rec center, Brandon Scott to kick off his re-election bid

Politics

Mayoral spokesman and talk show host Anthony McCarthy dies of kidney disease

Sean Stinnett gets nod for northwest delegate seat

After Attar is nominated for Maryland Senate seat, the race is on for her successor in the House

Upset in northwest’s 41st District places Dalya Attar over Malcolm Ruff as area’s prospective state senator

Kathy Klausmeier set to replace Johnny Olszewski as Baltimore County executive

Farewell to a dedicated crusader for good government

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Finance report obscures the spending and backers of Harborplace advocacy group

Supreme Court of Maryland rules that Harborplace ballot measure will count

Supreme Court of Maryland hears arguments in Harborplace charter amendment challenge

Promising a greener Harborplace, while soft-pedaling those high-rise towers

Scott’s campaign treasurer set to become a top city aide despite rocky tenure at EBDI

Fired EBDI officer threatens to sue Mayor Scott for political retaliation

Developers and labor unions handed out last-minute bucks in Baltimore’s mayoral primary

In big primary upset, 11th District’s Costello concedes to newcomer Zac Blanchard

The Smith family, seeking political influence at City Hall, gets a slapback from voters

Challengers are running strong against Costello and Stokes in 11th and 12th Council districts

Scott defeats Dixon for mayor and Cohen glides to victory in City Council President race

At the polls: Deconstructing political signs and searching for voters

Primary day has arrived, Baltimore: Here is what’s at stake

ANALYSIS: Thiru Vignarajah’s exit may change the dynamics of Baltimore’s mayoral race

An intense City Council race breaks out in northeast Baltimore

Baltimore Farmer Market goers ahead of the election: Wary of corruption, searching for competence

At a West Baltimore rec center, Brandon Scott to kick off his re-election bid