What we’ve learned from the battle between the mayor and the inspector general
Stepping back from the procedural wrangling between the two, here’s a look at the bigger picture and the constitutional issues. [OP-ED]
Commentary
Sep 29, 2026
The Baltimore County Auditor did her job. Now it’s time for the State Prosecutor to do his
Did the budgetary chicanery that resulted in the taxpayer funding of a county golf course clubhouse cross the line into misconduct? [OP-ED]
Sep 22, 2026
Is the Baltimore City Council about to eliminate single-family zoning?
A bill backed by Councilman Ryan Dorsey – scheduled for a committee vote on Thursday – is little known, but would have a big impact on city neighborhoods. [OP-ED]
Special SeriesSep 15, 2026
The tactics employed by Mayor Scott in the Inspector General lawsuit have an air of desperation
How far are the mayor and his legal team willing to go to try to handcuff Baltimore’s corruption watchdog? [OP-ED]
Special SeriesSep 14, 2026
Why the mayor and City Council should assist an MCB exit from Harborplace
At bare minimum, Baltimore officials must forbid demolition of the Harborplace pavilions until the roughly $500 million needed in private funding is secured by MCB Real Estate. [OP-ED]
Sep 10, 2026
The “Highway to Nowhere” wounded West Baltimore – and the current plan doesn’t heal it
We don’t need playgrounds, gardens and murals. We need a functioning commercial corridor to help us rebuild the safe and thriving communities we deserve. [OP-ED]
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