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Crime & Justiceby Mark ReutterOct 6, 2025

Time served is the sentence handed down to Strong City Baltimore’s ex-CEO

Reginald Davis was indicted as part of a larger investigation of the nonprofit, which squandered millions of dollars as the fiscal sponsor for small Black-run organizations. Where the money went is anyone’s guess.

Business & DevelopmentOct 6, 2025

Baltimore files suit against an online money-lending company

The lawsuit charges MoneyLion Technologies with saddling Baltimore residents with high-cost, short-term loans that violate the city’s consumer protection law and exceed Maryland’s allowable interest rates.

Special SeriesCulture & ArtsOct 3, 2025

After listening to Willie Nelson albums for half a century, a Baltimore music critic grades them

Geoffrey Himes hopes his new book, out next week, will be the definitive account of the celebrated musician, who recently performed with Bob Dylan and Sheryl Crow at the Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Special SeriesAccountabilityOct 2, 2025

Baltimore sanitation worker’s death reveals missteps and negligence – and not only by DPW

Police failed to preserve the accident scene and Mercy Medical Center’s 50-year-old breathalyzer was “of no value,” says a report by State’s Attorney Ivan Bates. Mayor Scott defends his administration’s response to the accident.

Business & DevelopmentOct 1, 2025

Mayor Scott announces the groups to serve on his Jones Falls Task Force, with Blue Water Baltimore not among them

Task force will study whether to keep the Sisson Street trash transfer facility where it is, move it to another location or close it down.

Media & TechnologySep 30, 2025

Baltimore Sun Guild journalists face a gag order imposed by owner David Smith

“They’re trying to scare the union into silence,” says a Guild leader, addressing the negotiating tactics used by the newspaper’s management.

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Strong City

Oct 6, 2025

Time served is the sentence handed down to Strong City Baltimore’s ex-CEO

Dan Rodricks’ Baltimore

Oct 3, 2025

After listening to Willie Nelson albums for half a century, a Baltimore music critic grades them

Unsafe conditions for city workers

Oct 2, 2025

Baltimore sanitation worker’s death reveals missteps and negligence – and not only by DPW

Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

Accountabilityby Fern ShenAug 12, 2023

Taking stock after a federal indictment and a $25,000 grant program Baltimore foundations are now offering to grassroots groups harmed by Strong City Baltimore.