Accountabilityby Mark ReutterSep 16, 2021

An auctioneer pocketing money from the sale of impounded vehicles? It has happened yet again

Baltimore’s longtime auctioneer of impounded and abandoned vehicles says his employees stole from him. An OIG report details loose controls at the Pulaski Highway yard.

Business & DevelopmentSep 15, 2021

“Somebody is culpable here,” says CHAP chairman as panel okays demolition of Mt. Vernon building

An engineer says “inadequate” foundation work at Landmark Partners’ office building project was the root cause of the collapse of a historic 1860s townhouse.

EnvironmentSep 14, 2021

Fish kill, reported in the Jones Falls, linked to vinegar plant

MDE says pollution controls at the Fleischmann’s factory were out of service.

Business & DevelopmentSep 14, 2021

Historic Mt. Vernon building, damaged by construction project next door, likely to be demolished

CHAP oversight of historic properties under question after mishap involving former Grand Central nightclub building.

Crime & JusticeSep 14, 2021

Church Militant sues Baltimore, calls cancellation of Pier Six event free speech infringement

Denying links to January 6 insurrection, organizer says former advisor to Donald Trump and others were to discuss Catholic Church reform and pose no threat.

NeighborhoodsSep 13, 2021

CSX dispatches an inspector to the leaking bridge it owns on North Avenue

The inspector did what a city crew recently did – look and leave – as water continues to saturate a West Baltimore sidewalk.

The Drip

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Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

Baltimore’s poor management at root of newly discovered sewage outflows into the Bay

Inside City Hall

Scott hires London-based consultant to help implement his vision for Baltimore

The Covid-19 Pandemic

As Covid rise continues, Dzirasa is pressed on disparities and data

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Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

3 years ago

by Fern Shen and Mark ReutterNov 26, 2018

Fire officials detect a further shifting of the sidewalk, leading to warnings of a possible evacuation.

NeighborhoodsSep 11, 2021

Evacuated “with just the clothes on their backs,” Afghans turn to aid agencies to rebuild their lives

AccountabilitySep 9, 2021

Dilapidated CSX bridge undercuts progress made by West Baltimore community

Sep 8, 2021

City cancels Pier Six rally where Steve Bannon, Milo Yiannopoulos were to speak

TransportationSep 7, 2021

Central Avenue streetscape, under construction since 2016, won’t be done until late 2022

Sep 3, 2021

Following gun charges, DPW official steps down as community association president

Sep 2, 2021

DPW supervisor charged with handgun violations at Wolman Building

Special SeriesEnvironmentSep 1, 2021

Baltimore’s poor management at root of newly discovered sewage outflows into the Bay

CommentaryAug 31, 2021

Inspector General oversight fight is a watershed moment for this city

Aug 30, 2021

City to pay $3.45 million to settle unfair labor practices lawsuit by police union

NeighborhoodsAug 30, 2021

Residents along York Road come together to oppose crematorium

Special SeriesAug 27, 2021

Scott hires London-based consultant to help implement his vision for Baltimore

AccountabilityAug 26, 2021

Hearing dominated by board’s concern about whether IG investigations could threaten them or allies

Aug 25, 2021

With Covid restrictions ebbing, staff from two Baltimore agencies head to conventions

AccountabilityAug 24, 2021

IG: City engineer simultaneously teleworked for DPW and private company

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