Politics

by Fern ShenJun 13, 2026

Sitting Senator Dalya Attar pitches voters with a flood of mailings and signs, while challenger Malcolm Ruff points to his strengths and the sordid details of her federal indictment.

May 11, 2026

Back from the dead: Councilman Ryan Dorsey’s effort to repeal term limits

The third-term lawmaker will introduce legislation tonight to end the term limits imposed by Baltimore voters in 2022.

Jan 29, 2026

Campaign Dollars: What a difference eight years makes for Baltimore’s three top electeds

Rising from the City Council to a seat on the Board of Estimates yields a flood of campaign cash. What went to whom in 2025, from Alex Smith’s Atlas Restaurant Group to Johns Hopkins University.

Special SeriesJul 14, 2025

Nick Mosby takes a job with his ex-wife’s employer, a California nonprofit seeking to build in Baltimore

The former City Council president says he is vice president of operations for G.L.O.M. Global, a nonprofit with grandiose plans for West North Avenue and elsewhere.

Jul 10, 2025

Eric Costello takes a job with Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group

The former councilman who represented South Baltimore and downtown discloses that he is now director of government relations for the politically-plugged-in hospitality group.

Jun 16, 2025

For Baltimore immigrants, showing up for the “No Kings” protest felt both urgent and perilous

Stopped and grilled at the grocery store? Voices from the rally at Patterson Park, including descriptions of interactions with ICE agents that have left city residents feeling fearful and silenced.

Apr 6, 2025

More than a thousand people rally in Baltimore to denounce Trump and Musk

Mar 16, 2025

Mayoral spokesman and talk show host Anthony McCarthy dies of kidney disease

Feb 21, 2025

Sean Stinnett gets nod for northwest delegate seat

Jan 23, 2025

After Attar is nominated for Maryland Senate seat, the race is on for her successor in the House

Jan 22, 2025

Upset in northwest’s 41st District places Dalya Attar over Malcolm Ruff as area’s prospective state senator

Jan 7, 2025

Kathy Klausmeier set to replace Johnny Olszewski as Baltimore County executive

Nov 12, 2024

Farewell to a dedicated crusader for good government

Special SeriesNov 4, 2024

Ahead of Election Day, voter resources and info on the city’s most controversial ballot questions

Oct 12, 2024

Finance report obscures the spending and backers of Harborplace advocacy group

Oct 10, 2024

Supreme Court of Maryland rules that Harborplace ballot measure will count

Oct 10, 2024

Supreme Court of Maryland hears arguments in Harborplace charter amendment challenge

Oct 9, 2024

Promising a greener Harborplace, while soft-pedaling those high-rise towers

Sep 10, 2024

Scott’s campaign treasurer set to become a top city aide despite rocky tenure at EBDI

Sep 3, 2024

Fired EBDI officer threatens to sue Mayor Scott for political retaliation

Aug 28, 2024

Developers and labor unions handed out last-minute bucks in Baltimore’s mayoral primary

Aug 13, 2024

Three employees flunk the mayor’s loyalty test, while a fourth gets a job with the sheriff

May 23, 2024

In big primary upset, 11th District’s Costello concedes to newcomer Zac Blanchard

May 16, 2024

The Smith family, seeking political influence at City Hall, gets a slapback from voters