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Baltimore residents condemn police-related deaths at emotional hearing
Baltimore residents crowded the City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting on police accountability to condemn police-related deaths.
Amber Greene, director of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights, speaks as Baltimore residents crowd the City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting on police accountability on Tuesday to condemn police-related deaths.
Scott Plank’s pitch to move Foxtrot’s base seemed like a long shot. Then state money appeared.
Although Baltimore City officials say they never sought the money from the state, they confirm they are exploring a deal with Plank to relocate the aviation unit.
Helicopters sit at the Pier 7 Heliport at 1800 S Clinton Street on Monday, June 9, 2025.
New details revealed about Baltimore’s plan to reduce drug overdose deaths by nearly half
After Baltimore City scored a windfall of new money from settlements with drug companies, leaders unveiled a draft plan of how to tackle substance use.
Mayor Brandon Scott at a press conference at Baltimore City Hall last summer laid out his plans for managing the money won from pharmaceutical companies as part of ongoing opioid litigation.
70-year-old woman, officers identified in fatal West Baltimore police-involved shooting
Maryland authorities on Friday released the name of a 70-year-old woman who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police and the names of the officers involved.
Baltimore Police officers on scene of a shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday. The woman and officers in that shooting were identified.
Bodycam footage shows police chase, fatal shooting of arabber in West Baltimore
Police on Monday released video showing the fatal police shooting of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, a beloved arabber in Baltimore.
Police Commissioner Richard Worley described the fatal shooting as tragic, but praised responding officers for following their training.
Baltimore’s budget disagreements were about more than money
The mayor and City Council were both trying to send a message
During his first budget leading Baltimore's City Council, Council President Zeke Cohen tried to send a message: Council won't be steamrolled.
An uneasy calm as West Baltimore organizes to remember well-known arabber killed by police
Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, who was shot and killed by police Tuesday, was a longtime arabber and a fixture in his community.
Balloons tied to the railing outside Upton–Avenue Market Metro station on Thursday to honor Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police this week.
Mayor Brandon Scott’s budget approved with increases to fines and fees intact
The Baltimore City Council approved Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.6 billion spending plan with $7 million worth of amendments but no rollback on fine and fee increases.
The Baltimore City Council approved Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.6 billion spending plan with $7 million worth of amendments Monday but no rollback on fine and fee increases.
State’s Attorney Ivan Bates gets retroactive approval for travel after scrutiny
Bates has been submitting past trips, some almost two years old, after The Banner reported at least eight trips had not received proper scrutiny by the city’s spending board.
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates speaks during a press conference inside Baltimore City Hall on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Baltimore’s permit backlog was bad. A new system made things worse.
So far, the promised overhaul of Baltimore's permit backlog hasn't worked, according to city data.
Several homes slated for renovation on Mura Street in East Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood are missing roofs.
After councilwoman’s tearful plea, mayor’s office publicly commits to more immigrant aid
Mayor Brandon Scott’s office has committed to adding more money for immigration services to the budget, but how much is still up in the air.
Baltimore City Council member Odette Ramos pleaded with officials in the mayor’s office to increase aid for immigrant services in the city budget.
A string of fires in Hampden has left neighbors suspicious and on edge
Rumors are swirling in the aftermath of four fires on Keswick Road in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City firefighters mop up a five-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Keswick Road in October 2024.
Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department
Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard
Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), starting August 1, 2025.
Baltimore’s next health commissioner has big job to fill, with long vacancy a factor
A new Baltimore health commissioner will take over an office that has been known for doing big things. Lately, there hasn't been a leader there to oversee even the little things.
The Baltimore City Health Department in Baltimore.
3 takeaways from the first day of Baltimore City Council budget hearings
New online permitting is not going well and the battle for the ‘narrative’ in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City Council, shown here last year, held their first day of hearings Wednesday questioning Mayor Brandon Scott's administration about its budget.
Hacker who crippled Baltimore in 2019 ransomware attack pleads guilty
The attack shut down Baltimore computer and communications systems for months and caused $19 million in lost revenue and expenses.
Federal prosecutors announced that an Iranian man pleaded guilty to the 2019 ransomware attack that crippled Baltimore government.
Baltimore City Council warns mayor: Don’t expect ‘blank checks’ for overtime
Mayor Brandon Scott's budget would increase fees on landfill use, EMS transports, and ride-sharing and taxi rides, and more.
City Council President Zeke Cohen has been critical of raising fees on residents to close an $85 million budget shortfall.
Baltimore’s biggest party is in Vegas, not at Preakness. And you’re footing the bill.
Baltimore is sending at least eight officials to the annual International Council of Shopping Centers convention at a cost of more than $27,000, according to publicly available travel requests.
An exterior view shows Wynn Las Vegas where the annual International Council of Shopping Centers conference is being held.
Baltimore firefighter dies in training, second fatal injury this week
Charles Mudra, an emergency vehicle driver for the department, suffered a medical emergency as he was training at an East Baltimore facility.
A Baltimore City firefighter on the scene of a fire in Downtown Baltimore on Sept. 22, 2024.
Baltimore’s top YIMBYs want to erase zoning rules blocking more housing
A package of five bills will attempt to make it easier to build and redevelop Baltimore City properties.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott holds a press conference announcing the Housing Options and Opportunity Act at City Hall on Monday.
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