Business & Development

by Mark ReutterApr 28, 2025

What’s described as technical modifications by the Scott administration could result in a significant loosening of zoning regulations for waterfront and other development, a critic says. UPDATED.

Apr 24, 2025

Chris Ryer to step down as Baltimore’s planning director

The former community planner served in the position for six years as development decisions appeared increasingly driven more by politics and business interests than by planning principles.

Apr 2, 2025

Horseshoe Casino is handed $3 million in community impact funds to beef up security

EXCLUSIVE: In a deal hammered out behind closed doors, the city agrees to pay for casino protection with money earmarked for South Baltimore neighborhoods.

Mar 31, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: La Cité is sued by city for unpaid water bills

The latest twist in the Poppleton development fiasco sees the Scott administration trying to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars from a delinquent apartment owner.

Feb 25, 2025

Otis Rolley is top candidate to head the Baltimore Development Corp.

EXCLUSIVE: The onetime director of planning is being pushed as the best candidate for the powerful post.

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Connected: Choice of Jon Laria as Baltimore Planning Commission chairman raises questions

Laria has been the go-to attorney and advocate for many contested projects, most recently MCB’s Harborplace. Now he’s about to influence development decisions across the city.

Special SeriesNov 20, 2024

MCB spent over $400,000 in its campaign to win voter approval of Question F

Special SeriesNov 8, 2024

Liquor Board cites The Choptank for live outdoor entertainment without a license

Special SeriesNov 6, 2024

A tale of two Baltimore ballot questions

Special SeriesNov 5, 2024

MCB-backed political committee takes up Mayor Scott’s racism charge against opponents of Question F

Special SeriesNov 3, 2024

MCB official’s online comment leaves critic of Harborplace plan feeling intimidated

Special SeriesOct 31, 2024

Voters to decide if apartment tower plan will revive the Inner Harbor or ruin it

Special SeriesOct 15, 2024

Analysis: Collapse of Superblock plan throws city’s Harborplace ambitions into question

Special SeriesSep 18, 2024

Mayor Scott says critics oppose Harborplace plan because the developer is Black

Aug 5, 2024

Residents appeal dismissal of lawsuit against Clipper Mill developer who hit them with $25 million SLAPP

Jul 30, 2024

Baltimore’s historic Hendler Creamery building: Going, going and soon-to-be gone

Jun 28, 2024

Anti-SLAPP court testimony targets two prominent Baltimore developers

Jun 28, 2024

Socked by SLAPP suit, Clipper Mill residents punch back

Feb 26, 2024

City Council advances bills to pave the way for towers at Harborplace

Feb 14, 2024

Critics denounce Harborplace bills as a “blank check” giveaway to the developer

Jan 9, 2024

Opponents of the Harborplace plan hope to get an alternative charter amendment on the ballot

Dec 22, 2023

As expected, Planning Commission signs off on Harborplace bills

Dec 16, 2023

PSC criticized for approving BGE rate hikes and “aggressive spending” on fossil fuel infrastructure

Dec 4, 2023

Digital billboards, which sparked furious opposition two years ago, are now popping up along major streets