A primer on how post-pandemic Baltimore government continues its widespread use of “emergency contracts” that sidestep competitive bidding and leave taxpayers in the dark about city spending.

Bill 56-22, passed in March 2023, increased the maximum amount of the pension for a retired council member with at least 16 years of service from 60% to 70% of the member’s final average compensation.

The council is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would change the way pensions are calculated when they retire, benefiting them significantly over other county employees.

The Scott administration is accused of doing nothing to end the city’s dependency on the health-harming trash incinerator.

The board declines to take up the issue of Atlas making threats to residents. But in a setback for the restaurant group, says its approval does not apply to an adjacent lot on Thames Street.

Agreeing with the prosecution that the property was fraudulently obtained, a U.S. judge strips Mosby of ownership, saying she is entitled to her down payment and 10% of the house’s appreciated value.

Paris Gray declares victory over Bilal Ali for the open 8th District seat, while Jermaine Jones holds a strong lead over 12th District Councilman Robert Stokes Sr.

The Baltimore County Council voted last night to enrich its members by tying their pensions to increases in future council salaries rather than a cost-of-living adjustment offered to other county ...

Baltimore’s housing department today announced the termination of its contract with La Cité Development after the New York developer failed to met the latest deadline for financing its long-stalled ...