Baltimore Mayor Jack Young leads all candidates in campaign donations, with strong support from businesses. But, given the pace of violent crime, Young will face a fed-up, tired and traumatized electorate in April's Democratic primary.
The last place I thought I would be directing Baltimore voters for coverage of the 2020 mayoral race is WBFF. But there is no TV or radio outlet in Baltimore making a bigger commitment to covering this race than the Sinclair-owned station.
Starting next year Baltimore retailers will be prohibited from issuing plastic bags for groceries or other purchases, so now is a good time to practice living a less plastic life. Here are some suggestions.
Baltimore is beset with problems and low expectations, but the Ravens' run to the playoffs reminded us that excellent is still pursued here, and still possible.
Her brother was murdered in Baltimore when Becky Feldman was in law school. That might have inspired her to be a prosecutor of criminals. Instead, she defends them.
A bank created by a partnership between government and private financial institutions could be the key to securing the financing to turn around some of Baltimore's most neglected neighborhoods.
The Democratic battle for president could shape up to be a competition between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, and much like the 2004 race featuring John Kerry against Howard Dean.
Maryland lawmakers are going to have come up with a way to pay for billions of dollars in education upgrades under the Kirwan commission plan, and one way to do that would be to modernize the state's tax code and get rid of loopholes that benefit special interests.
Baltimore's violence doesn't make me afraid, but instead creates a deep sadness because every time I hear about a new homicide, I know that it is likely to be a black face that is the victim; somebody who looks like my nephew, niece or cousin.
Baltimore Mayor Jack Young leads all candidates in campaign donations, with strong support from businesses. But, given the pace of violent crime, Young will face a fed-up, tired and traumatized electorate in April's Democratic primary.
Many people think cashless tolls are a good idea because it will mean fewer traffic jams, but this system can create a hardship for low-income people with tight budgets or no access to bank accounts.
Politicians, including the president, should be asked serious questions during this year's election campaign, instead of the media's fixation on impeachment, polls and the horse race.
A bank created by a partnership between government and private financial institutions could be the key to securing the financing to turn around some of Baltimore's most neglected neighborhoods.
