Marilyn and Nick Mosby

Crime & Justiceby Mark ReutterOct 5, 2026

Marilyn Mosby faces possible disbarment in wake of today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision

A bar counsel proceeding to suspend the law license of Baltimore’s former top prosecutor was blocked until her federal appeals were exhausted. Now they are.

EnvironmentOct 5, 2026

Part 1: Citing toxic ash, residents again call for the BRESCO incinerator to be shut down

As MDE announces closure of one aging medical waste incinerator, communities blast the state for allowing Baltimore City’s even older and bigger incinerator to live on.

Special SeriesAccountabilityOct 1, 2026

Appellate Court denies city’s request for a protective order against the inspector general

For the third time in nine days, the high court has dismissed filings aimed at blocking the waste and corruption watchdog’s access to city records.

EnvironmentSep 30, 2026

Curtis Bay medical waste company is closing incinerator operations following years of community opposition

Pushed by persistent pollution reporting by local residents, Maryland officials will announce tomorrow a settlement agreement by the company to stop functioning as an incinerator. UPDATED

Special SeriesAccountabilitySep 30, 2026

“Billy” Murphy charges onstage to aid Mayor Scott in the inspector general dispute

Insiders say the move suggests City Hall is worried about the political and potential criminal repercussions of the fight.

Special SeriesAccountabilitySep 30, 2026

BREAKING: Mayor Scott enters new court filing to block IG access to records

A third appeal in eight days by the Scott administration – the first two shot down by the Maryland Appellate Court.

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Marilyn and Nick Mosby

Oct 5, 2026

Marilyn Mosby faces possible disbarment in wake of today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision

IG fights back after Scott neuters her powers

Oct 1, 2026

Appellate Court denies city’s request for a protective order against the inspector general

The Future of Baltimore’s Harborplace

Sep 21, 2026

Community and labor groups protest Harborplace developer’s secret tax break deal

Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

Politicsby Fern ShenJun 16, 2025

Stopped and grilled at the grocery store? Voices from the rally at Patterson Park, including descriptions of interactions with ICE agents that have left city residents feeling fearful and silenced.