Rawlings-Blake rejects moratorium on TIFs, PILOTs
A city task force examining taxpayer incentives to developers is recommending new criteria for the awards, including profit sharing on all projects, independent monitors and possible use of such inducements […]
Middle East residents line up to testify at second EBDI hearing
At the second investigative hearing on East Baltimore Development Inc. in the Baltimore City Council chambers, EBDI's CEO Christopher Shea touted transparency and job creation, while residents complained of the need for better access to jobs. The packed meeting was led by Councilman Carl Stokes, and Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young was also in attendance.
Harris Teeter, Target announcement coming soon for Canton Crossing
Owners of Canton Crossing, the new development now making its way through planning approvals in the city, are gearing up to announce two anchors: Harris Teeter and Target. A city […]
Historic Baltimore buildings face vote by City Council
Advocates of preservation for seven historic Baltimore buildings, including the former town hall of the 19th century village of Waverly, expect a City Council committee to approve their designation as […]
Another small business bites dust in South Baltimore
While much of the talk about restarting the tight job market centers on small businesses, there is a crisis in the works in Federal Hill where such entrepreneurships are concerned. […]
Under Armour wants TIF for HQ expansion
The Baltimore City Council is expected to consider a request by Under Armour Inc. for tax increment financing bonds to fund a portion of the company’s massive expansion at Locust […]
C. Fraser Smith: Finding strength, block by block
There are those among us who really do keep the faith. They see the problems. They think government can help. They run for office. They brush aside the odds and […]
City Councilwoman Clarke leads protest against plan to close 8 Baltimore post offices
This week, City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke led a protest to try and halt a plan to close eight Baltimore post offices, now under review by the U.S. Postal Service. […]
Baltimore councilwoman to dismiss suit against blogger
The attorney for a Baltimore councilwoman says she will dismiss her libel and defamation suit against a blogger. Councilwoman Belinda Conaway sued Examiner.com political blogger Adam Meister and his publisher […]
Blogger seeks dismissal of Baltimore councilwoman’s suit
A blogger being sued by a Baltimore councilwoman will be in court seeking the dismissal of the libel and defamation suit. Councilwoman Belinda Conaway is suing Examiner.com political blogger Adam […]
On the Move, 7/28: Forsyth named VP of sales for RDA
Bill Forsyth has been appointed vice president of sales for RDA Corp., which has its corporate headquarters in Baltimore. Forsyth will be responsible for the overall sales and pre-sales strategy […]
Some claims allowed in Tshamba club shooting suit
A federal judge has decided which claims against Baltimore officials can go forward in a lawsuit over the shooting of an Iraq war veteran by an off-duty officer outside a […]





