The Covid-19 Pandemic

by Louis KraussApr 8, 2020

Jobless claims swamp Maryland, leaving applicants waiting and worrying

“There’s great frustration out there about the unemployment claims process right now and understandably so,” Governor Hogan’s spokesman said today.

Special SeriesApr 7, 2020

Hogan orders Maryland Health Department to report race data for coronavirus cases

After two consecutive days of data show the virus spreading more slowly in Maryland, the question is asked: could social distancing be working?

NeighborhoodsApr 7, 2020

City halts demolition of block that includes Cab Calloway house

Risk of a court injunction helped persuade the Young administration to temporarily stop the teardown.

Special SeriesMar 29, 2020

Resources available to Baltimore area residents: A checklist

If you’re sick, need food, own a small business or just need to catch up on the facts, start here. And please suggest any helpful resources we haven’t listed.

Special SeriesApr 7, 2020

Advocates call on Mayor Young to move all homeless from shelters

Moving some people to motels is a step in the right direction, but not enough to stem the spread of the virus among the vulnerable in Baltimore, critics say.

Special SeriesEducationApr 7, 2020

Schools CEO says grades may not count against students

Food distribution sites are now outside of school buildings to better comply with physical distancing guidelines.

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The Covid-19 Pandemic

Jobless claims swamp Maryland, leaving applicants waiting and worrying

Inside City Hall

Without much zeal, Harrison backs “spy plane” as city approves agreement

Campaign 2020

Vignarajah joins call for preservation of Calloway house

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Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

5 months ago

Politicsby Fern ShenOct 29, 2019

Young and Scott joust over who gets credit for a measure to address a hot-button issue in Baltimore: sky-high water bills.

NeighborhoodsApr 6, 2020

Front steps of Cab Calloway house removed by city

Special SeriesApr 6, 2020

Urban foraging in Baltimore in the time of a pandemic

Special SeriesApr 5, 2020

After nursing home outbreaks, Hogan issues order requiring protective equipment for staff

Special SeriesApr 4, 2020

FutureCare initially prevented staff from using protective equipment, nurse says

Special SeriesCrime & JusticeApr 4, 2020

Concern at a Baltimore courthouse after two sheriff’s deputies test positive

Special SeriesApr 3, 2020

Public Defender petitions court for reduction in number of incarcerated youth

Special SeriesBusiness & DevelopmentApr 3, 2020

Maryland casinos take a terrible tumble

Special SeriesApr 2, 2020

Housing official blocks volunteers from distributing food to public housing residents

Special SeriesApr 2, 2020

Advocates press Baltimore on water affordability during coronavirus crisis

Special SeriesCrime & JusticeApr 1, 2020

Without much zeal, Harrison backs “spy plane” as city approves agreement

Special SeriesApr 1, 2020

Baltimore City revenues could drop by nearly $170 million

Special SeriesEducationApr 1, 2020

As school moves online, teachers and parents press school board on tech access

CommentaryMar 30, 2020

With Calloway house teardown looming, an activist laments the lack of leadership that let it happen

Special SeriesMar 30, 2020

Hogan issues stay-at-home order commencing at 8 p.m. tonight

NeighborhoodsMar 30, 2020

Cab Calloway’s childhood home set for razing

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