Commentary

by David A. PlymyerAug 19, 2024

An environmental win for now, the Greenspring Manor case exposes Baltimore County government’s pattern of rebuffing critics and enabling development that is overwhelming its sewer system. [OP-ED]

Aug 5, 2024

A look behind the curtain at the Olszewski administration in action

What a confirmation it would be of his professed commitment to accountability if the Baltimore County Executive came clean on the Tirabassi matter. [OP-ED]

Jul 9, 2024

Baltimore County councilmen resort to legislative logrolling in their quest for a pension windfall

The charter amendment that expands the council from seven to nine members also awards incumbents with a salary and pension boost. [OP-ED]

Jun 25, 2024

Baltimore County Council continues its grab for power – and for dollars from developers

A bill to reduce school overcrowding – up for an override vote next week – is actually a bid by the council to accumulate more land-use control. [OP-ED]

Jun 3, 2024

Before the Baltimore County Council tonight: A vote to enrich its members’ pensions

Bill 40-24 makes an overly generous retirement plan even more lucrative for its seven members. [OP-ED]

May 29, 2024

Requiem for a Baltimore woman that addiction and social services programs failed

How many more painful deaths like Nikia’s must be suffered before we start treating our fellow citizens with the dignity they deserve? [OP-ED]

Special SeriesMar 22, 2024

Ruling on Mosby defense fund donor redactions: Disappointing and wrong

Special SeriesFeb 15, 2024

It’s time for a pause and reflection, says former BDC head M.J. “Jay” Brodie

Special SeriesFeb 8, 2024

With another encampment clearing looming, a plea to Mayor Scott

Special SeriesJan 15, 2024

Upon taking office, Mayor Scott secretly worked to ensure one developer got rights to Harborplace

Dec 12, 2023

Baltimore County Council: Fess up before your silence looks like a cover-up

Dec 8, 2023

Charm City Lights, appealing to cars and suburbanites, irks a Baltimore parks and youth advocate

Dec 3, 2023

Plans for the redevelopment of Camden Yards began years ago and should stay in the hands of the Stadium Authority

Nov 27, 2023

Once again, Johnny Olszewski avoids giving needed powers to Baltimore County’s inspector general

Nov 14, 2023

The outsized role of developers in Baltimore is reflected in the new Harborplace plan

Sep 19, 2023

Acting City Solicitor has no authority to appeal a state order to release the Mosby donor names to media

Sep 11, 2023

Fighting the release of Mosby donor names is a bad look for the Scott administration

Sep 5, 2023

IG report on bribes at Baltimore’s housing department helps clarify the importance of a land bank

Jul 20, 2023

Baltimore electeds should own up to their role in this summer’s pool closings

Jul 3, 2023

Yes, those BGE gas meters are ugly, but there are other reasons to be skeptical

Jun 16, 2023

After bullying a bureaucrat who was trying to do the right thing, Schleifer follows up with a bad bill

Jun 12, 2023

On display at a Baltimore City Council hearing: Arrogance and overreach

May 30, 2023

The Olszewski administration’s 2021 deal with Chris McCollum was as generous as it was unlawful

Mar 29, 2023

Baltimore Ethics Board: Don’t make a mockery of Maryland’s Public Information Act