Business & Developmentby Fern ShenMar 26, 2026

Developer Seawall, extending its reach to the Jones Falls, is chided for leaving much of Baltimore out

Does uplifting a beautiful but beleaguered city waterway mean eateries and apartments? During a generally convivial listening session, some raw moments around development, gentrification and race.

Business & DevelopmentMar 24, 2026

Trying to get in front of an issue that’s dogged him, Cohen calls for a one-year ban on data centers

Despite Johns Hopkins’ repeated denials that its new Data Science institute could become a data center, some nearby residents and their advocates want Baltimore to act now to restrict these facilities through zoning.

Culture & ArtsMar 23, 2026

A world-class performance once again at Baltimore’s jazz mecca, Caton Castle

How did this little club come up with such a magical show featuring saxophone veteran Bobby Watson and trumpet master Sean Jones? Simple: They’ve been doing this for decades [VIDEO].

AccountabilityMar 17, 2026

Former Baltimore youth diversion program paid fraudulent invoices and committed a data breach, IG finds

Report by Inspector General Cumming, who referred her findings to law enforcement, says it shows the importance of “direct access to city records and emails” that the Brandon Scott administration is trying to restrict.

Special SeriesMar 16, 2026

Baltimore County Council repeals pension bill denounced by the public as self-dealing

In an election year, the furor over what was viewed as a cushy “golden parachute” had lawmakers doing an abrupt about-face.

Special SeriesCommentaryMar 16, 2026

Poised to undo their pension grab, but pretending that’s not what it was

In an election year, there’s an extra measure of false framing and finger-pointing ahead of the vote on the Baltimore County Council’s agenda tonight. [OP-ED]

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Special Series

County councilmen boost their pensions

Mar 16, 2026

Baltimore County Council repeals pension bill denounced by the public as self-dealing

Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

Mar 10, 2026

Maxed-out Baltimore sewage plant triggers development moratorium in Anne Arundel County

Scott’s Sisson Trash Plan

Mar 9, 2026

Shut it down: Sisson Street Task Force votes to allow Baltimore to sell its most used trash facility

Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

Culture & Artsby Fern ShenDec 4, 2021

Projectile points, awls, pottery and other items like those unearthed recently by the Herring Run Archaeology Project have not been found in the city for a very long time.