Accountabilityby Mark ReutterJun 11, 2026

Allegations of unfair election practices surface at another AFSCME Council 3 local

Confusion and conflict over the upcoming election at Local 6368, a new unit representing Maryland Department of Transportation supervisors, are similar to the turbulent election at Local 44 representing Baltimore sanitation workers.

Jun 9, 2026

Explosion at Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant injures two

The two people injured at the South Baltimore facility were contractors, not city employees, officials said.

AccountabilityJun 9, 2026

Unsealed report says former aide to Johnny Olszewski abused his position by trying to shut down inspector general probe

Another twist in the convoluted saga that unfolded after Baltimore County’s watchdog IG began investigating the handling of a prominent developer’s planned tennis barn.

Jun 8, 2026

Council advances three charter bills eliminating the competitive bid requirement and more

Going before voters on the November ballot if approved, the bills have been pushed as a way to streamline government and improve efficiency. But critics have warned they need more study.

CommentaryJun 5, 2026

Klausmeier administration’s ridiculous explanation for funding a pet project of the former county executive

CAO D’Andrea Walker says the $6.5 million for a new Rocky Point Golf Course clubhouse never went through the grant approval process because it wasn’t a grant [OP-ED]

NeighborhoodsJun 4, 2026

Curtis Bay fuel oil spill adds to community resentment about petroleum recovery company that wants to expand

PMI, whose Curtis Avenue location experienced a fatal fire in 2022 and was cited for multiple pollution violations, now wants to install tanks at another location.

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Jun 2, 2026

Judge White denies the Scott administration’s motion to seal documents in the inspector general dispute

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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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.