Cops charged in George Floyd and Freddie Gray deaths got similar special treatment
Accused police officers get to post bail, sleep in their own beds and have speedy trials – not so for my clients, says a Baltimore public defender.
PoliticsApr 15, 2021
On Scott’s desk, a bill pitched as helping renters that renters’ advocates denounce
Legislation promoting a security deposit alternative pits Council President Nick Mosby, The Sun and a hedge fund-backed company against a who’s who of Baltimore housing and tenant groups
AccountabilityApr 13, 2021
High-ranking Baltimore County official made $30,000 in unauthorized purchases, IG says
Among the items reportedly purchased by Chris McCollum – $514 worth of women’s boots, $395 for knives at REI and $638 for a “boot sole cleaning” device. UPDATED.
Salvaging food and saving lives
Many in Baltimore still struggle to get enough to eat as the pandemic enters its second year. J.C. Faulk’s weekly give-away program is there to help.
Business & DevelopmentApr 8, 2021
Auction of historic Martick’s building called off at the last minute
The property owners came up with the funds needed to avert a trustee’s sale, keeping their possible Westside redevelopment plan alive.
Marilyn Mosby amends her state ethics disclosure and declares her innocence
UPDATED: The changes have little to do with the criminal probe by the U.S. attorney’s office into the Mosbys’ taxes, campaign finances and private businesses.
The Drip
Your quick news fix
Apr 16, 2021
Radio interview turns tense as Council President denies federal tax lien
Mar 26, 2021
State’s Attorney Mosby: Baltimore will stop drug and sex prosecutions
Mar 23, 2021
Zoning board denies request to hold another hearing on Checkers drive-through
Mar 18, 2021
Scott names Oakland official as public works director for Baltimore
Mar 10, 2021
Settlement reached in Maryland juvenile “lifers” lawsuit
Special Series
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
Aide gets 27 months in jail, but what about the others who enabled Catherine Pugh’s corrupt schemes?
The “Healthy Holly” scandal lifted up the lid on City Hall practices. It would be a shame if the federal investigation shuts back down.
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