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Poppleton development lawsuit dismissed by 4th Circuit
The lawsuit brought by residents of Baltimore’s Poppleton neighborhood over a failed development has likely come to an end after an unsuccessful appeal.
Bates asks for patience as he prepares to ‘rebuild’ Baltimore state’s attorney’s office
Ivan Bates, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore state’s attorney, pledged to prosecute gun cases more aggressively but also asked for patience.
Ex-Baltimore mayor concedes primary to council president
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon on Saturday formally conceded the Democratic primary race, offering congratulations to City Council President Brandon Scott.
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon seeking same job again
The number of people running for mayor of Baltimore continues to grow.
Local attorneys wait to see full scope of Pugh’s legal woes
With new information about Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book deals with nonprofits and businesses coming to light daily and one investigation underway, Baltimore attorneys cautioned Wednesday that it was unclear what, […]
Former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon plans write-in campaign
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, whose attempt at a comeback fell short when she lost the primary to regain her old job, is expected to run as a write-in candidate […]
C. Fraser Smith: Dixon’s misleading campaign tactic
Heard on the street – more than once: I like Sheila. I think she was a good mayor. But I just can’t get past the embezzlement thing. Maybe you’ve heard […]
Dixon labels opponents’ tax cut proposals ‘irresponsible’
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon released her economic development plan, portraying large property tax cuts proposed by other candidates as irresponsible. Dixon faces a crowded field in the Democratic primary […]
Carl Stokes formally launches campaign for Baltimore mayor
City Councilman Carl Stokes formally started his campaign to be mayor of Baltimore. The 65-year-old Stokes began his bid Thursday at the Harbor Point development. Stokes, a Democrat, joins more […]
C. Fraser Smith: Dixon and Baltimore’s mayors
Sheila Dixon bids now to join the long line of colorful Baltimore mayors. Apparently we like a little pizazz in City Hall. Something out of the ordinary seems to work […]
Pugh, Stokes to run for Baltimore mayor
Two well-known Baltimore lawmakers are challenging Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. State Sen. Catherine Pugh and Councilman Carl Stokes both announced over the holiday weekend that they’ll run for Baltimore mayor. Pugh, […]
Elimination of state prosecutor ‘a no win’ for state’s attorneys
A campaign proposal to eliminate the Office of the State Prosecutor is being met with disapproval by some state's attorneys who would be charged with filling the role.
