Is it too late to fix Baltimore County’s fiscal woes? | GUEST COMMENTARY
Opinion: The Baltimore County Council must be willing to make hard decisions to address the county's fiscal challenges, writes David Plymyer.
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Time for Baltimore County Council to reject government secrecy | GUEST COMMENTARY
Opinion: Baltimore County won't say why it paid a former aide $100,000. It's time for members of the county council to demand it share the facts.
Baltimore’s reckless proposal for the Jones Falls Valley | GUEST COMMENTARY
Baltimore's unexpected proposal to move a trash facility next to the Jones Falls is a threat to the ongoing transformation of the Jones Falls Valley, writes David Plymyer.
How is Baltimore Children and Youth Fund money going to be spent? | GUEST COMMENTARY
News that the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund is set to send millions to the mayor's office raises questions about its administrative overhead, writes David Plymyer.
Too little nuance in Piedmont Reliability Project controversy | GUEST COMMENTARY
Debate about the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has obscured the big picture, writes David Plymyer.
Baltimore is being strangled by the nonprofit industrial complex | GUEST COMMENTARY
Nonprofits have too much of a say in what does or doesn't get done in Baltimore, writes David Plymyer.
Baltimore needs to show it has a real plan for vacant properties | GUEST COMMENTARY
Mayor Brandon Scott still has not come up with a credible plan on how to manage rehabilitating vacant properties, writes David Plymyer.
Baltimore elections director should have thrown out Baby Bonus | GUEST COMMENTARY
There are certain public officials who must remain above the political fray and apply the law impartially, without fear or favor. The election director of the Baltimore City Board of...
Can Johnny O. bring Baltimore County’s development laws into the 21st century? | GUEST COMMENTARY
Johnny Olszewski took a step in the right direction by introducing zoning Bill 3-24. The question remains whether he will expend the personal effort and take the political risks necessary...
Baltimore again puts the cart before the horse in vacant property plan | GUEST COMMENTARY
The agreement on a plan to reduce the number of vacant and abandoned properties in Baltimore falls far short of the “landmark” status proclaimed in a press release.