Giving away the store with an ill-conceived tax deal for “Collegetown”
The mayor and Board of Estimates hand out an $80 million property tax break for a downtown student dorm without a care for Baltimore’s long-term financial health. [OP-ED]
AccountabilityOct 21, 2026
Baltimore’s indicted Fleet Management chief is quietly allowed to travel to Texas conference
Kara DiPietro was authorized by the mayor and Board of Estimates to travel next week to San Antonio, making it clear she’s still on the city payroll.
Crime & JusticeOct 21, 2026
Judge who resigned amid unwanted touching allegations was quickly hired by Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates
Other attorneys witnessed Kevin Wilson’s behavior at the 2023 event – leg stroking and more, the Commission on Judicial Disabilities charged. “We have had no issues with his employment or work product,” Bates told The Brew.
EnvironmentOct 20, 2026
Baltimore has spent $20,000 to partially remove toxic lead paint that fell from its bridges
The worst is gone. But there still are toxic flakes to be found on the ground – and three city-owned bridges remain covered with peeling paint.
AccountabilityOct 20, 2026
Indicted Baltimore city official continues to work at high-level government job
Kara DiPietro became operating chief of fleet management, a $96 million division of Baltimore government, despite a history of not paying business loans and bankruptcy. Earlier this month, she was indicted for fraudulently obtaining $2.8 million in PPP loans.
PoliticsOct 20, 2026
City Council’s approval of the Harford Road Overlay bill was no surprise, but the Conway-Dorsey blowup was
“Disgusting!” Mark Conway scolds, after Ryan Dorsey cancels a hearing on one of Conway’s bills in retaliation for his Overlay vote abstention.
The Drip
Your quick news fix
Sep 14, 2026
City announces new agency to promote alternative public safety approaches
Sep 4, 2026
UPDATE: ICE confirms use of Owings Mills gun range for training
Aug 24, 2026
Check your camera roll: Got a photo that’s DPW calendar-worthy?
Aug 5, 2026
Baltimore to nearly double fee paid by utilities using its underground conduit system
Jul 1, 2026
MD Democratic Party to hear complaint against 41st District Central Committee member
Special Series
Fresh Water, Foul Sewage
Oct 15, 2026
Delayed dredging of Lake Montebello could affect quality of blended river-reservoir water
Marilyn and Nick Mosby
Oct 14, 2026
Breaking: Federal prosecutors will abandon mortgage fraud charges against Marilyn Mosby, allowing her to keep Florida vacation home
The Future of Baltimore’s Harborplace
Oct 8, 2026
Brew Exclusive: Draft lease confirms MCB would get a 95% tax break on its Harborplace project
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
Another chapter in the book of bad practices at Fleet Management
The Inspector General issues a third report about mismanagement at Baltimore’s vehicle repair shop.
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