Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will not be running, but nine other candidates have announced or filed to run for Baltimore mayor in 2016.
Trials of 6 Baltimore officers charged in death of Freddie Gray will remain in city, judge rules
The trials of six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man fatally injured while in police custody in April, will continue in Baltimore.
Reactions: Baltimore mayor will not seek re-election
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called a press conference Friday morning and made a formal announcement that she would not seek re-election and focus her attention on healing the city in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death.
Freddie Gray’s case settled for $6.4 million, surpassing the $5.9 million Eric Garner settlement
The settlement was reached five months after Gray, 25, died from a neck injury while in police custody.
Paratransit Riders Frustrated, MTA Under Scrutiny
Maryland Transit Administration’s paratransit service Mobility is working to make changes to serve customers and national standards
DNA Evidence Brings Hope, Truth – But Only If Tested; Some Maryland Jurisdictions Slow to Report Findings
DNA evidence can free a man from death row, but some local law enforcement agencies aren’t following state rules on DNA evidence reporting.
Baltimore Orioles Play Game Without the Fans In the Wake of City Violence
BALTIMORE – Although the Orioles and Major League Baseball decided to close the gates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to fans for Wednesday’s game because of recent violence in the city, fans still gathered outside the ballpark.
A Baltimore Science Teacher Leaves His Mark on the City
A Baltimore science teacher paints the city with digital spray paint.
Franchot Calls For Attorney General Probe After Debacle Over Baltimore Prison-Food Contract
The Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday excoriated state and company officials after a prison-food contract granted earlier this year vastly underestimated the necessary costs.
Three Coffins, That Bring Life to Early Maryland History, Welcomed Home
When a team of workers discovered three lead coffins dating back to the 17th century in the foundation of a long-gone chapel in St. Mary’s City, a remote historical settlement on the southern tip of Maryland and the Chesapeake’s western shore, they were in for a shock.