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Baltimore Leaders Host Annual 'Baltimore Night' in Annapolis
City and state officials gather to discuss legislative priorities and partnership

Baltimore City Leaders Host Annual 'Baltimore Night' in Annapolis
Event brings city and state officials together to discuss legislative priorities and partnership
Baltimore City Council Presses BGE on Conduit Safety After Underground Fires
Utility company says it has made progress in modernizing the underground conduit system.
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Mar. 3, 2026
Baltimore Leaders Vow to Prevent Future Underground Fires
City and utility companies say progress is being made to address dangerous conduit issues.
Mar. 3, 2026
State Leaders, Residents Push Back Against Major BGE Power Line Project
Proposed transmission line would tear up streets in historic South Baltimore neighborhoods, raising concerns about costs and community impact.
Mar. 2, 2026
Maryland Senate President Criticizes BGE's South Baltimore Project
Ferguson says planned transmission line route through historic neighborhoods is "wholly unacceptable"
Feb. 27, 2026
Baltimore Mayor Responds to Inspector General's P-Card Review
Scott says office violated policies but did not misuse city funds
Feb. 27, 2026
Baltimore Plans Major Infrastructure Upgrades
City outlines capital improvement plan for new pools, affordable housing, and more
Feb. 26, 2026
Baltimore Mayor's Office Violated Purchasing Card Policies, Report Finds
Inspector General investigation uncovers over $160,000 in questionable spending, including on food and catering at sports games
Feb. 26, 2026
Baltimore Mayor Touts City's Transformation Despite Trump Criticism
Data shows decline in murders, vacant buildings, and population growth in recent years
Feb. 26, 2026
Baltimore Council Reviews Landlord Licensing Bill Amid Tenant Complaints
Residents call for immediate action as city council considers new rental property regulations.
Feb. 25, 2026
Baltimore's Rental Dwelling Health And Safety Act Faces Legal Hurdles
Proposed ordinance aims to increase oversight on rental properties, but faces opposition in City Council committee hearing.
Feb. 25, 2026
Baltimore City Council Seeks to Close Rental Licensing Loopholes
Proposed legislation aims to strengthen enforcement and protect tenants from landlord misconduct.
Feb. 25, 2026
Baltimore Mayor Announces Key Appointments to Revitalize Housing and Planning
New leadership for Baltimore's housing and planning departments aims to address city's development challenges.
Feb. 25, 2026
Baltimore City Inspector General Sues Over Access to Records
Lawsuit alleges mayor's office deliberately withheld subpoenaed records
Feb. 23, 2026
Baltimore City Councilmember Opposes Mayor's Property Tax Plan
Councilmember Yitzy Schleifer says the plan offers no relief for renters in the city.
Feb. 22, 2026
Baltimore Announces Housing and Planning Leadership Changes
New commissioners named to lead city's housing and planning departments.
Feb. 21, 2026
Baltimore County Council Pension Law Faces Repeal Vote
Councilman seeks to roll back pension hike that would double council members' retirement benefits.
Feb. 19, 2026
Baltimore IG Pushes Back on 'Unfettered Access' Claim Amid Mayor Dispute
Inspector General Isabel Cumming says new limits on her office's access to city records have hindered investigations into waste, fraud and abuse.
Feb. 13, 2026
Baltimore IG Questions $1.6M in ARPA Funds Spent on Artscape
Concerns raised over potentially improper use of COVID-19 relief money for festival
Feb. 12, 2026
Longtime Baltimore City Council Leader Edward L. Reisinger Dies
Reisinger served the South and Southwest parts of the city for decades.
Feb. 12, 2026
Baltimore Inspector General Prepares for Court Battle Over Access to City Records
Isabel Cumming says she can't properly do her job without unredacted information from the city.
Feb. 12, 2026
Baltimore Mayor Defends Restricting Inspector General's Access to City Records
Scott says access was limited due to legal concerns over protected files, not accusations of wrongdoing.