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Accountabilityby Mark ReutterApr 22, 2026

Mayor Scott’s chief of staff files complaint over Inspector General Cumming’s online post

Cumming apologizes for the video. City rules require complaints going before the Ethics Board to be kept confidential, but this one was leaked to the media.

AccountabilityApr 20, 2026

Billings for CSX Howard Street Tunnel were not properly reviewed, state audit finds

Overhead and some labor charges were flagged as lacking documentation, but no flagrant misspending was uncovered by auditors.

AccountabilityApr 17, 2026

BREAKING: Judge denies city’s motion to disqualify attorneys, allowing IG Cumming’s lawsuit to proceed

The judge’s decision undercuts the administration’s broader efforts to limit the inspector general’s access to city records.

AccountabilityApr 17, 2026

Baltimore judge, hearing the city’s case against Inspector General Cumming, appears skeptical

What if blocking one of her subpoenas is “perceived as . . . denying the IG the opportunity to engage in their duties – that’s not a conflict?” Circuit Court Judge Pamela White asked.

AccountabilityApr 16, 2026

Judge asked by Scott administration to seal parts of inspector general’s lawsuit against city

City Solicitor Thompson argues that Inspector General Cumming included privileged information that needs to be kept from the public.

Business & DevelopmentApr 15, 2026

BOE approves new electrical line under city streets to Hopkins’ Homewood campus

Decision was made by the board without determining whether the power line will serve the campus in general or primarily feed electricity to the DSAI complex.

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Apr 22, 2026

Mayor Scott’s chief of staff files complaint over Inspector General Cumming’s online post

County councilmen boost their pensions

Mar 16, 2026

Baltimore County Council repeals pension bill denounced by the public as self-dealing

Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

Mar 10, 2026

Maxed-out Baltimore sewage plant triggers development moratorium in Anne Arundel County

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A refresher from the archives

Culture & Artsby Fern ShenDec 4, 2021

Projectile points, awls, pottery and other items like those unearthed recently by the Herring Run Archaeology Project have not been found in the city for a very long time.