Accountabilityby Mark ReutterAug 27, 2026

Baltimore County inspector general’s office – long rudderless – is now headless

The watchdog office, like its Baltimore City counterpart, has been under sustained attack and now is virtually toothless.

Special SeriesAccountabilityAug 26, 2026

Scott administration asks judge to halt inspector general lawsuit while it seeks an appeal

UPDATED: Judge White this afternoon denied the city’s motion to halt proceedings and has scheduled a hearing for September 16.

TransportationAug 25, 2026

More bloodletting at Baltimore DOT

The city’s longtime bridge engineer is let go, and two up-and-comers are sent to the embattled agency.

Special SeriesNeighborhoodsAug 25, 2026

Bill would change law that allows Baltimore landlords to lock out evicted tenants and keep their possessions

City renters have lost furniture, clothing, family photos, medications and their loved ones’ ashes thanks to an ordinance struck down two years ago as unconstitutional.

TransportationAug 25, 2026

Following director’s path, chief of staff at Baltimore DOT exits

Patrick Fleming is shown the door at a transportation department plagued by poor performance and heavy staff turnover.

Special SeriesAccountabilityAug 24, 2026

BREAKING: Judge denies city’s request for reconsideration in Baltimore inspector general lawsuit

Dealing another setback to the Scott administration, Judge White rejects city’s argument that her order to release documents needed “clarification.”

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IG fights back after Scott neuters her powers

Aug 26, 2026

Scott administration asks judge to halt inspector general lawsuit while it seeks an appeal

Homelessness and Housing

Aug 25, 2026

Bill would change law that allows Baltimore landlords to lock out evicted tenants and keep their possessions

Inside City Hall

Aug 10, 2026

Architect and key coordinator of Baltimore’s violence reduction strategy resigns

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Culture & Artsby Fern ShenSep 3, 2012

On Day Three of the Prix, we looked down at the far-from-full grandstands from a crowded spot with an excellent view. No, it wasn’t a VIP box. Think cheap pizza and McNuggets.