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    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.
    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.
    Parcel B, a sliver of land between Ashland Avenue and E. Madison Street is currently being used as a parking lot.
    A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project
    Sen. Cory McCray’s involvement in Ronald Lipscomb’s proposed apartment building raised alarms, ethical concerns, emails show.
    Felicia Novotny Davis’ neighborhood in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025. in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025.
    Buying a house in Howard County? You may be waiting a while
    Healthy real estate markets typically have about a six-month supply of homes at any given time. Howard County has just a few weeks’ worth.
    Two drug distributors, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen, were found liable last year for their role in Baltimore’s deadly opioid crisis.
    Baltimore judge proposes slashing city’s award in opioid verdict
    The city could accept the new, lower $52 million award or receive a new trial, the judge proposed.
    Photo collage of Baltimore row house in front of stack of hundred dollar bills and blurry image of Baltimore City hall in far background.
    Property owner indicted in Baltimore tax sale scheme for paying $10K in bribes
    James Carroll Erny, of Baltimore County, has been indicted by a grand jury for one count of bribery.
    Hundreds of protesters march down E. Fayette Street on Wednesday afternoon to signal their increasing distress over an intense immigration crackdown that has sparked protest and unrest across the country.
    Hundreds march in Baltimore protesting national immigration crackdown
    As many as 500 walked through East Baltimore in solidarity with similar protests across the country after stepped-up ICE raids
    Kim Ross, right, and her daughter Arielle leave Towson University after Arielle’s dress rehearsal for the Morton Street Dance Center last month.
    As Trump cuts diversity efforts nationally, Black women show daughters the way to lead
    Arielle Green has seen her mother ascend in leadership, from homeowner association president to Democratic Central Committee member to, now, first Black female delegate representing her district.
    Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr., left, joined by Terry Hickey, Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development, during the “Baltimore County’s Affordable Housing Challenge” panel during The Baltimore Banner's Engaging Baltimore County event at Sparrows Point Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Sparrows Point, MD
    Facing big HUD cuts, some Baltimore-area housing advocates liken it to apocalypse
    Funding cuts at the federal level threaten to disrupt households across the Baltimore area, housing advocates said Tuesday.
    A Baltimore County employee used a vehicle to drive to a political campaign office 36 times, according to a report from the Office of the Inspector General.
    Baltimore County employee misused vehicle for campaign trips, inspector general says
    The Baltimore County employee used a vehicle to drive to a political campaign office 36 times, according to a report from the Office of the Inspector General.
    Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Democrat who previously worked in Howard County government, is launching a run for county executive in 2026.
    Del. Jessica Feldmark is running for Howard County executive in 2026
    Del. Jessica Feldmark, a Democrat, is launching a campaign for Howard County executive in 2026.
    Rhonda Pindell Charles and Jared Littmann, Democratic candidates for mayor in Annapolis, agreed to a coin toss to settle who goes first in a forum Tuesday.
    The next Annapolis mayor should call a vote on changing local elections
    Columnist Rick Hutzell is exploring challenges the next Annapolis mayor and City Council will face when they take office in December, both leftovers from Mayor Gavin Buckley’s years in office and new challenges.
    State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger takes a portrait at his Office in the Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse in 2022.
    A campaign filing error may cost Scott Shellenberger $60K
    What Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger says was an honest mistake may end up costing him personally.
    A woman stands at a microphone talking about the council expansion.
    Baltimore County Redistricting Commission recommends new council maps in 4-3 vote
    The Baltimore County Redistricting Commission voted 4-3 Monday evening to recommend a new map that would divide the seven existing County Council districts into nine.
    Community members from across Baltimore’s congregations and housing coalitions stand in unity at a press conference about the state of vacant housing in the city at Greater Harvest Baptist Church on Sunday.
    Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes
    The investment came with a call for increased urgency from the city.
    Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan addresses the Baltimore County Council during a hearing on two bills proposed to enshrine her office in the county's charter and remove a waiting period to subpoena non-government records Nov. 28, 2023.
    With council support for Madigan, Baltimore County IG search panel may be moot
    A panel tasked to choose Baltimore County’s next inspector general needs its pick approved by at least four County Council members. They might not get the support.
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier recently advised Inspector General Kelly Madigan that she would not be automatically reappointed to the post.
    Klausmeier announces panel to aid in search for Baltimore County inspector general
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced on Friday the appointment of a five-member task force to aid in the search for an inspector general.
    6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Courthouse East
    Baltimore’s billion-dollar opioid case decision delayed until next week
    The long-awaited decision on the city’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit was pushed on Friday.
    The Howard County Department of Corrections has its detention center on Waterloo Road in Jessup. ICE officials appear to want the Howard County Council to change county law regarding its detainer requests for county inmates.
    Behind the scenes, ICE is meeting with Howard County’s top elected leaders
    Federal immigration authorities are meeting behind closed doors with Howard County’s top elected leaders to discuss a dispute over detaining people in the county jail who are suspected of entering the country illegally.
    Baltimore and Baltimore County share water and some sewer systems, which are managed by the city. 
    Baltimore County residents to see water rate hike starting in July
    The Board of Estimates approved a 4.9% rate increase to water utility costs for Baltimore County residents beginning in July. 
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is the first woman to hold the office since the Baltimore County created the executive position in 1956.
    ‘How about me?’ Kathy Klausmeier reflects on first five months as Baltimore County’s first female executive
    Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the first woman to hold the post, sat down recently for an interview with The Baltimore Banner. She addressed permit delays, teacher salaries and her controversial decision not to automatically reappoint the county's inspector general.
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