Accountability

by Mark ReutterOct 29, 2024

“No attempt to obscure or obfuscate,” says Public Works Director Khalil Zaied, who admits that 10 of 26 heat-related cases were removed from a spreadsheet.

Oct 24, 2024

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

Continuing her close look at city government workplaces, Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming finds “unsafe and unsanitary conditions” at a maintenance building.

Oct 8, 2024

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

The Baltimore County councilman, who says he’ll retire in 2026, is in line for a pension that could be adjusted upward by as much as 66% thanks to legislation he wrote.

Special SeriesOct 3, 2024

Mayor Scott’s former campaign treasurer is now his senior advisor

Calvin A. Young III is on the public payroll despite his stormy tenure as chair of East Baltimore’s EBDI.

Sep 30, 2024

Pratt Library’s new CEO was forced to leave his last job over remote work

A major factor in swaying the library’s board of directors in Chad Helton’s favor was his redemptive life story.

Sep 24, 2024

Home energy credits lowered Baltimore County Executive Olszewski’s property tax bills by more than 50%

BREW EXCLUSIVE: The credits saved the county executive $12,649 in property taxes on his new home at Millers Island. No special treatment was given, Olszewski’s press secretary says.

Aug 2, 2024

Under fire over Tirabassi deal, Olszewski’s relationship to the firefighter remains in the spotlight

Jul 31, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: County attorney says she was – “100%” – fired for questioning the Tirabassi deal

Jul 30, 2024

Firefighter who got secret cash payment handled personal real estate for Baltimore County Executive Olszewski

Jul 9, 2024

Cost of decade-old Roland Avenue repave drops from 172% to 163% of its budget

Jul 8, 2024

Discovery of more water leaks will swell the price of mending City Hall’s white walls

Jul 1, 2024

Olszewski administration seeks $200,000 more in battle over public information records

Special SeriesJun 20, 2024

Keeping Baltimore police well dressed is getting pricey

Jun 4, 2024

Pension boost for Baltimore County Council members proposed by Wade Kach is approved by his colleagues

May 16, 2024

Cost of protecting the mayor and two other city executives rises sharply, Baltimore inspector general finds

May 7, 2024

Over $25,000 in previously undisclosed contributions were made to Nick Mosby’s campaign

Apr 30, 2024

Sheila Dixon installed windows at her home that violated preservation rules and ignored city building code

Apr 25, 2024

Multiple PAC contributions listed in Nick Mosby’s finance reports don’t hold up to scrutiny

Apr 24, 2024

Elections Board orders Nick Mosby to return “excessive contributions” from BGE and correct other errors

Apr 22, 2024

Nick Mosby lists nearly $10,000 from Baltimore Gas & Electric, the company he denounced during last year’s conduit debate

Apr 15, 2024

D’Andrea Walker assumes job as Baltimore County’s top administrative officer

Apr 13, 2024

With rubber-stamp Walker confirmation hearing, Baltimore County Council embarrasses itself

Apr 10, 2024

Laying criticism aside, Baltimore County Council hails D’Andrea Walker as incoming county administrator

Apr 9, 2024

Baltimore’s second highest elected official isn’t paying his water bills – again