Politics

Special Seriesby Brew EditorsJul 21, 2026

Aligning with successful campaigns across the country, Greater Baltimore Democratic Socialists of America tout their grassroots causes and endorsed candidates, including school board member Ash Esposito.

Special SeriesJul 16, 2026

Breaking: MD Democratic Party removes Ronald Rosenbluth from 41st District Central Committee

State Party Chair Steuart Pittman says Rosenbluth, an avid Dalya Attar supporter, violated the party’s code of conduct.

Special SeriesJul 16, 2026

Barring the media, MD Democratic Party holds hearing on alleged intimidation by central committee member

No decision was made about the complaint against Ronald Rosenbluth, who says, “I don’t recall” shouting at an elderly Malcolm Ruff supporter.

Special SeriesJul 13, 2026

Turnout in Maryland’s June primary: Low statewide and especially in Baltimore

The city had the second-lowest participation rate in Maryland. One of several takeaways from a look at the election returns for key area races.

Special SeriesJul 2, 2026

City Hall’s traveling man

Continuing his taxpayer-funded trips even after informing the mayor of his plans to leave, Marvin James is now entering the realm he quietly pursued as a city employee.

Jul 1, 2026

Scott adviser who juggled his City Hall job with political campaign work is leaving

Marvin James, whose side work for political candidates has drawn scrutiny for years, is joining prominent Democratic Party fundraiser Colleen Martin-Lauer.

Special SeriesJun 23, 2026

Malcolm Ruff and Bill Ferguson cruise to victory in Baltimore’s most contested races

Special SeriesJun 23, 2026

Primary day concerns on the minds of northwest Baltimore voters

Special SeriesJun 20, 2026

78-year-old Ruff supporter says an Attar backer physically harassed and intimidated her, screaming, “I hate Jews like you”

Special SeriesJun 18, 2026

Another PAC backed by iGaming money bets big on Bill Ferguson, while avoiding any mention of gambling

Special SeriesJun 16, 2026

Sports betting interests are pouring unregulated money into Maryland Democratic primaries – so far, more than $1.5 million

Special SeriesJun 13, 2026

Always an election season hot spot, Baltimore’s 41st District is extra edgy thanks to criminal charges one candidate is facing

May 11, 2026

Back from the dead: Councilman Ryan Dorsey’s effort to repeal term limits

Jan 29, 2026

Campaign Dollars: What a difference eight years makes for Baltimore’s three top electeds

Jul 10, 2025

Eric Costello takes a job with Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group

Jun 16, 2025

For Baltimore immigrants, showing up for the “No Kings” protest felt both urgent and perilous

Apr 25, 2025

Baltimore seniors, some in their 90s, are staging a weekly vigil to protest Donald Trump

Apr 6, 2025

More than a thousand people rally in Baltimore to denounce Trump and Musk

Mar 16, 2025

Mayoral spokesman and talk show host Anthony McCarthy dies of kidney disease

Feb 21, 2025

Sean Stinnett gets nod for northwest delegate seat

Jan 23, 2025

After Attar is nominated for Maryland Senate seat, the race is on for her successor in the House

Jan 22, 2025

Upset in northwest’s 41st District places Dalya Attar over Malcolm Ruff as area’s prospective state senator

Jan 7, 2025

Kathy Klausmeier set to replace Johnny Olszewski as Baltimore County executive

Nov 12, 2024

Farewell to a dedicated crusader for good government