Baltimore City Council

Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette T. Ramos of the “Fabulous 14th” District talks about her path to City Council, the highs and lows of civil service and how residents can and should work with the Baltimore City Council to realize goals for their community.

District leaders hope to create a “pipeline” for all students to enter high school with prior sports experience

We’ll go On the Record with the head of Baltimore City’s Housing Authority. The waitlist for the Low-Income Public Housing is open for the first time in four years. How will recipients be picked from the thousands who apply? Then: a new approach to inclusionary housing.

Maryland’s politicians from Mayor Brandon Scott to Governor Wes Moore have expressed the desire to make the state a haven for people seeking abortion care.

If confirmed, he will succeed Chief Niles Ford who resigned after investigation found faults in department management leading up to the 2022 Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters.

“We have 23 pools in our system. 15 pools are open. 6 pools are under renovation or going out to bid,” said Scott as he addressed the controversy over closed city pools.

City residents want an inclusionary housing law.

“... breakdown in communication and judgment that is absolutely unacceptable.”

The hot topic before Baltimore City Council Wednesday — whether gas pressure regulators should be inside or outside homes.

The department says it’s operating with about 30% less apparatus than it needs to cover the city.