IG fights back after Scott neuters her powers

Accountabilityby Fern ShenJun 19, 2026

Scott administration’s position is “the antithesis of accountability,” lawyers for Inspector General Cumming say

New filing notes even one of the Law Department’s own top solicitors has said giving Baltimore’s watchdog IG records access is allowed under state law and required by the City Charter.

NeighborhoodsJun 18, 2026

An upbeat day in Poppleton as city officials and residents celebrate a new community pool

The re-opening of the Greater Model Aquatic Center represented a drop of healing for a Baltimore neighborhood still reeling from a failed, city-backed redevelopment.

PoliticsJun 18, 2026

Another PAC backed by iGaming money bets big on Bill Ferguson, while avoiding any mention of gambling

Chaired by political operative Patrick Murray, a newly created PAC sends out a mailer with a clenched fist representing Maryland Senate President Ferguson fighting high costs and Donald Trump.

PoliticsJun 16, 2026

Sports betting interests are pouring unregulated money into Maryland Democratic primaries – so far, more than $1.5 million

Among the impacts of the money dumped into the state by Dallas-based American Future PAC – television ads touting Senator President Bill Ferguson as a progressive champion and others bashing Delegate Frank M. Conaway Jr. as Trump-adjacent.

EducationJun 15, 2026

Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys reaches its final days supporting young Black males

Some see flaws in City Schools’ process for deciding whether to renew a school’s charter and say Collegiate’s unfortunate demise is a good argument for a moratorium on school closures.

Special SeriesCommentaryJun 15, 2026

If Maryland residents want independent and effective inspectors general, they are going to have to insist on it

It’s clear that elected officials don’t share the public’s wishes. Here’s a reasonable way to give IGs access to records otherwise protected by the Maryland Public Information Act. [OP-ED]

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IG fights back after Scott neuters her powers

Jun 19, 2026

Scott administration’s position is “the antithesis of accountability,” lawyers for Inspector General Cumming say

County councilmen boost their pensions

Jun 1, 2026

Baltimore County Council approves bill to backdate lawmaker pensions

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May 21, 2026

Bill to repeal term limits in Baltimore gets mixed reviews at hearing

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A refresher from the archives

Environmentby Fern ShenJun 3, 2022

Management and equipment failures are causing pollution releases and more at Baltimore’s other troubled treatment plant, a state inspection report shows.