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Bill Henry and James Kraft to introduce resolution Monday

Several lawmakers are calling on the state to compensate Baltimore amid new disclosures that errors in the historic property tax credit program for homeowners have cut revenue to the city over the past several years.

Up to 300 Baltimore homeowners are seeing a jump in property tax bills because the city says they have been receiving excessive credits for historic renovations, says a City Council member who was briefed on the issue.

Political contributions, lobbyists, public relations firms and a $1.8 billion development

Baltimore officials won't release a 12-page document that reportedly concludes the city cannot legally recoup more than $1.5 million in erroneous tax breaks from commercial property owners. The document, a legal opinion, was written by city lawyers at the request of city finance officials.

With the recent power outages in Canton, Upper Fells Point and other Southeast Baltimore neighborhoods, BGE officials, city leaders and residents are voicing concerns that the large amount of growth in the area in recent years has outpaced infrastructure investments.

More than two dozen burglaries and attempted burglaries have been reported in the last 30 days in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood, a significant jump from the few that residents usually face.

Ticketmaster and other ticket sellers could add unlimited fees to the price of admission for concerts and sporting events under legislation approved by a key City Council committee on Tuesday.

Residents in some of Baltimore's most troubled neighborhoods can expect to see a "dramatic" law enforcement increase this weekend and through the July Fourth holiday, as city and police officials search for ways to tamp down on a spree of deadly violence.

Residents in some of Baltimore's most troubled neighborhoods can expect to see a "dramatic" law enforcement increase this weekend and through the July Fourth holiday, as city and police officials search for ways to tamp down on a spree of deadly violence.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, making her most extensive comments on the wave of violence that has shaken the city, said Wednesday that she was "sad about the state of our community" and pleaded with residents to help detectives solve cases. Mayor, council members take on shootings

Mayor, police commissioner "angry" about continuing wave of violence

Despite a law aimed at fighting Baltimore's notorious litter problem by discouraging plastic shopping bag use, city officials say most food vendors checked are violating a 2 1/2-year-old ordinance requiring them to notify customers they'll get the flimsy disposable sacks only if they ask for them.

The Baltimore City Council postponed action Monday on a bill that would have banned the use of foam cups and containers for carryout food and drinks after several members withdrew their support.

Fed up with foam cups floating in Baltimore's waterways, a City Council committee on Tuesday approved a ban on polystyrene foam products for carryout food and drink items within the city limits.

A City Council committee on Tuesday approved a 16 percent cut to Baltimore's proposed storm water fees.

Companies could see 85 percent reduction

The Rawlings-Blake administration is asking the City Council to approve more than $100 million in taxpayer assistance to help fund a large waterfront development that will house energy giant Exelon Corp.'s regional headquarters.

Morgan Lane Arnold, a frail 14-year-old freshman, navigated the hallways of Mt. Hebron High School this year with a great deal of anxiety, unable because of a learning disability to decipher the social cues, jokes and angsty teenage emotions that most of her peers navigated with ease, according to her mother.

A prominent Ellicott City blogger and businessman was stabbed to death by his daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend, who plotted with the 14-year-old girl to kill him so the two could run away together, Howard County police said Friday.

Johnny Johnson charged with manslaughter in fatal City Hall crash

The funeral procession for Matthew Hersl crawled through the tight streets of Southeast Baltimore, moving past the tan facade of Milan restaurant, the Inner Harbor Travel agency and the Little Italy parking garage. Steve Hersl, Matt's brother, blared his horn as he inched along.

Residents across the Baltimore region will soon be hit with annual bills of $18 to more than $100 to pay for stormwater treatment, wetland restoration and other projects aimed at improving Chesapeake Bay water quality.

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