Baltimore’s Charter Review Special Committee is gathering public input on potential changes, including revisions to how city contracts are awarded. Residents and council members alike say understanding the charter’s complexities is key to making informed decisions.
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Baltimore transportation employee Gregory Turnipseed honored for a life of service and style
Family, friends, and Baltimore City leaders gathered on Dec. 17 at Morgan State University’s Murphy Fine Arts Auditorium to honor the life and service of Gregory Turnipseed. Turnipseed was a 14-year civil servant with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT). He died from injuries sustained in a physical assault. Attackers are identified as Kiannah Bonaparte, 49, and her 15-year-old daughter. Bonaparte is facing first- and second-degree assault charges for the case.
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State and local lawmakers comment on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative prioritiesÂ
State and local lawmakers weighed in on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative agenda, supporting public safety, housing and infrastructure measures while adding their own priorities, including utility relief and youth programs.
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Baltimore City Council president demands action after multiple police-involved deaths
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen has called for a hearing to examine the city’s mental health crisis response systems after recent deaths involving law enforcement.
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‘Fifty Shades of Pride’ : Baltimore celebrates five decades of queer joy and resistanceÂ
As Baltimore Pride turns 50, this year’s festival honors the vibrant, diverse history of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Organizers say it’s more than a celebration—it’s a movement grounded in visibility, legacy and real support.
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Council addresses staffing, overtime and potential federal funding challenges in FY26 budget discussions
As the Baltimore City Council gets closer to passing the fiscal year 2026 budget, they’re wrestling with issues like escalating overtime costs, staffing gaps and uncertain federal funding. The hearings revealed a focus on keeping children engaged and neighborhoods safe through strategic investments.
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Rekindling Baltimore: How Black and Jewish leaders are building bridges, not barriers
The Rekindle Fellowship in Baltimore aims to bridge historical divides between the Black and Jewish communities through dialogue, cultural exchanges, and collaborative action, with a new cohort of leaders from diverse backgrounds set to launch in late 2025.
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Members of 74th Baltimore City Council term hear from former leaders at Coppin State University
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen convened members of the Baltimore City Council at Coppin State University for a two-day retreat to build a culture of collaboration and learning, with former council members offering advice on how to remain aware of how they conduct themselves in the public eye.
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Members of 74th Baltimore City Council sworn in as new president takes the reins
The Baltimore City Council was sworn in at the Baltimore War Memorial on Dec. 5, with Zeke Cohen as the new City Council President, who pledged to work together to address trauma, public safety, climate change, the opioid crisis and education disparities.
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Baltimore City Council scrutinizes DPW policies after worker’s heat-related death
Baltimore City Council members questioned the Baltimore City Department of Public Works for better communication and policies, following the heat-related death of DPW worker Ronald Silver II, and called for a more inclusive process in addressing work conditions and practices.
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Union workers protest in downtown BaltimoreÂ
Unite Here Local 7, the City Union of Baltimore, the American Federation of Government (AFGE) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) joined forces to protest wages earned by hospitality workers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the Inner Harbor.
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Candidates, voters reflect on 2024 primary election
The primary elections in Baltimore have resulted in close races, with some candidates trailing and others leading, while others await the counting of mail-in ballots to determine the outcome.