Accountability

by Mark ReutterJul 8, 2025

The ever-escalating cost of repairing the BPD garage rose once again after parts of the concrete basement caved in on May 20. Fortunately, no member of the Crime Scene Unit was injured.

Jul 3, 2025

Millions spent on City website redesign being handled by company with close ties to Mayor Scott

Report by Baltimore Inspector General Cumming fleshes out the details of a contract awarded to Fearless Solutions, owned by the husband of Letitia Dzirasa, who was rehired as a deputy mayor yesterday.

Special SeriesJun 30, 2025

Former CEO of Strong City Baltimore pleads guilty to misdemeanor as larger federal investigation fades away

Other executives at Strong City are no longer the focus of a criminal investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office, sources tell The Brew.

Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Hogan cabinet secretary drafted zoning legislation that could benefit his Baltimore County estate

How a zoning bill gets crafted in Baltimore County, as revealed in emails obtained through a records request.

Special SeriesJun 10, 2025

Johnny Olszewski’s uncle used his county-assigned vehicle for lengthy stays at Olszewski’s campaign office

A report today by Inspector General Kelly Madigan cites the improper use of a county vehicle by a “relative” of a politician, identified by The Brew as Robert W. Olszewski Sr., uncle of the former county executive and current congressman.

Jun 5, 2025

UPDATE: That 1×3 foot hole in the Baltimore Police parking garage leads to millions more in repairs

In August 2023, a slab of concrete fell at BPD’s fortress-like parking garage. The building’s flaws have since multiplied, delaying its reopening until late 2026 and sharply increasing costs.

Special SeriesMay 21, 2025

Klausmeier plans to appoint a panel to review candidates for county inspector general position

May 19, 2025

This year’s Maryland Party: Another cozy gathering of developers and political leaders in Vegas

Apr 17, 2025

They gave him a farewell party. But that doesn’t mean Marvin James is leaving City Hall

Apr 10, 2025

Agency budget freeze doesn’t apply to cross-country trips by Mayor Scott’s top aides

Special SeriesMar 26, 2025

Bank sues incoming State Lottery Commissioner Nick Mosby for credit card debt

Special SeriesMar 18, 2025

Nick Mosby gets a seat on state commission that oversees billions in gaming, lottery and casino revenues

Feb 13, 2025

No penalty, it appears, from Ethics Board for late disclosure by Mayor Scott’s senior advisor

Feb 12, 2025

Inspector General finds $2.2 million was spent on unauthorized payments to Baltimore deputy sheriffs

Feb 3, 2025

Mayor’s senior advisor entered city employment with interests in three private businesses

Jan 30, 2025

Ethics Board director: Mayor Scott’s senior advisor must submit ethics disclosure promptly

Jan 29, 2025

Senior advisor to Mayor Scott hasn’t filed a required ethics form months after it was due

Dec 18, 2024

County IG report on secret payment to ex-firefighter absolves Olszewski

Dec 17, 2024

BOE set to give Associated Black Charities another $150,000 from obscure Council fund

Dec 10, 2024

Inspector General Cumming seeks a second term tonight. Her first one was a smashing success

Dec 4, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Mosby hands out $1 million to favored businesses and nonprofits on his last day in office

Oct 29, 2024

DPW is again found by Baltimore’s inspector general to be fudging numbers

Oct 24, 2024

Rodent infestation, exposed wires and more at a Baltimore Recreation and Parks facility

Oct 8, 2024

Followup: Wade Kach’s pension bonanza on track to greet him upon retirement