Baltimore’s Police Accountability Board wades into Conway fracas, calls for greater independence
The 17-member board, set up to handle citizen complaints of police misconduct, is dependent on the police investigating themselves.
Mayor Scott signals he’ll fight any court order that restores powers to the inspector general
Repeats his accusation that IG Isabel Mercedes Cumming had “abused” her access to city records “for personal motives.”
Judge says Scott administration must turn over records to the Baltimore inspector general
The judge also orders the city to reinstate the IG’s access to computer servers. A big victory for Isabel Mercedes Cumming, who took a gamble filing the lawsuit against the mayor.
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]
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]
BREAKING: Appellate court denies city’s motion to delay inspector general lawsuit
Another victory for IG Isabel Mercedes Cumming in her legal battle to regain direct access to city records in order to investigate waste, fraud and corruption in city government.
The Drip
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Sep 14, 2026
City announces new agency to promote alternative public safety approaches
Sep 4, 2026
UPDATE: ICE confirms use of Owings Mills gun range for training
Aug 24, 2026
Check your camera roll: Got a photo that’s DPW calendar-worthy?
Aug 5, 2026
Baltimore to nearly double fee paid by utilities using its underground conduit system
Jul 1, 2026
MD Democratic Party to hear complaint against 41st District Central Committee member
Special Series
IG fights back after Scott neuters her powers
Sep 17, 2026
Mayor Scott signals he’ll fight any court order that restores powers to the inspector general
The Future of Baltimore’s Harborplace
Sep 14, 2026
Why the mayor and City Council should assist an MCB exit from Harborplace
Inside City Hall
Sep 10, 2026
Another high-level departure from the Scott administration
Cold Brew
A refresher from the archives
For Baltimore immigrants, showing up for the “No Kings” protest felt both urgent and perilous
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.
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