In D.C. for America’s 250th birthday – It’s not easy being green
But that was the color of the algae-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool … plus other observations from our foray on Friday, a scorching-hot and surreal day.
Culture & ArtsJul 3, 2026
Replacement is on the way for Baltimore’s ripped-down Columbus statue
Trying for something neutral, organizers hope to put “Anonymous Italian Immigrant Family Memorial” on the navigator’s pedestal by the end of 2027.
City Hall’s traveling man
Continuing his taxpayer-funded trips even after informing the mayor of his plans to leave, Marvin James is now entering the realm he quietly pursued as a city employee.
Crime & JusticeJul 1, 2026
Baltimore police officer who ran over teenager received overtime and full pay until suspended in another case
Officer involved in today’s $400,000 settlement received more than $700,000 in salary and overtime since his patrol car hit teen in 2021.
PoliticsJul 1, 2026
Scott adviser who juggled his City Hall job with political campaign work is leaving
Marvin James, whose side work for political candidates has drawn scrutiny for years, is joining prominent Democratic Party fundraiser Colleen Martin-Lauer.
Crime & JusticeJun 30, 2026
Baltimore to pay $400,000 to a man chased and run over by police car
Another costly case of excessive force by Baltimore Police – using a vehicle as a weapon against a fleeing teenager.
The Drip
Your quick news fix
Jul 1, 2026
MD Democratic Party to hear complaint against 41st District Central Committee member
Jun 29, 2026
Unofficial Baltimore County primary election results
Jun 22, 2026
Coming to Baltimore this week: tall ships and military aerobatics
Jun 20, 2026
AFSCME critic fails to win presidency of MDOT supervisors union
Jun 10, 2026
Two contract workers still hospitalized after yesterday’s explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant
Special Series
Inside City Hall
Jul 2, 2026
City Hall’s traveling man
Campaign 2026
Jul 1, 2026
MD Democratic Party to hear complaint against 41st District Central Committee member
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
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
They gave him a farewell party. But that doesn’t mean Marvin James is leaving City Hall
Mayor Scott’s ex-campaign manager is just exchanging jobs – from chief of staff to a high-paying, unannounced position.
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