Local government
Baltimore’s sheriff has been in office for 33 years. His opponent says it’s time for that to change.
In the office of Baltimore Sheriff John W. Anderson hangs an autographed photograph of former Gov. William Donald Schaefer, who first appointed Anderson to the role in 1989.
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Baltimore’s budget covers a fraction of nonnative invasive plant removal. These city residents are filling in the gaps.
Baltimore City Weed Warriors are protecting city parks from weeds and invasive plants, doing work the city can't afford.
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Maryland leaders react strongly to Supreme Court overturning Roe
Friday's Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade drew strong reactions from Maryland leaders.
No computer, but Baltimore sheriff runs on experience in reelection bid
Baltimore City Sheriff John W. Anderson is seeking a ninth term in the July 19 Democratic primary. But his challenger, Sam Cogen, a former top deputy, would like to change that. Cogen believes that the sheriff’s office could and should take a more active role in reducing violent crime in the city, in part by adopting modern technology to make the office more efficient.
Why this year’s Baltimore budget debate was so contentious and what to watch during this week’s final vote
During this year’s tumultuous budget process, Baltimore City Council members kept agency leaders in marathon hearings and aired sharp grievances with Mayor Brandon Scott’s spending plan.
Read the results of The Baltimore Banner’s Baltimore Now poll
Most residents say the city is on the wrong track but are hopeful about the future.
Majority of Baltimoreans disapprove of Mosbys’ and police commissioner’s performance, according to poll
Black Baltimoreans are far more supportive of the Mosbys than their white counterparts.
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Banner poll finds city divided over Mayor Brandon Scott’s leadership
Baltimoreans disapprove of the mayor, but he fares better than every other city politician.
Baltimore County school board under pressure to get rid of superintendent by next summer
School board plans closed-door meeting about personnel issues, and Superintendent Darryl Williams is not invited
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