Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

Environmentby Fern ShenJan 16, 2026

Citing “affordability,” DPW defends moving sewage consent decree deadline to 2046

Environmental advocates condemn moving the goalposts on overdue upgrades; Baltimore officials last night called their request for 16 more years an “adaptive management approach.”

Special SeriesEnvironmentJan 15, 2026

Another 16-year delay to end sewage overflows in Baltimore? Advocacy group says enough is enough

The Scott administration says it needs until 2046 to make improvements first ordered in 2002. “Meet the consent decree, don’t just move the goalposts,” Blue Water Baltimore retorts.

Special SeriesBusiness & DevelopmentJan 13, 2026

Despite Sisson Street’s popularity, DPW is angling to close it

Data disclosed at last night’s task force meeting showed it is Baltimore’s most heavily used trash and recycling facility – unmentioned was developer Seawall’s desire to buy the property.

Special SeriesBusiness & DevelopmentJan 12, 2026

Complaints filed with state and city about Councilman Dorsey’s handling of zoning bills

Reservoir Hill leaders allege that recent committee hearings on sweeping zoning changes violated the ADA and the Maryland Open Meetings Act. No comment from Dorsey or Council President Zeke Cohen.

NeighborhoodsJan 9, 2026

Despite protests, poetry and a cease-and-desist letter, Hopkins cuts down city trees for AI Institute

The red oaks along Remington Avenue, beloved by local residents, have been the flashpoint for a project that has fueled resentment toward the city’s biggest employer.

Jan 8, 2026

DPW is authorized to hire more trash and recycling workers to improve service

45 new positions are created for Baltimore garbage pickups following intense criticism of working conditions and route reliability.

The Drip

Your quick news fix

Special Series

Marilyn and Nick Mosby

Appeals court won’t redo hearings in Marilyn Mosby fraud and perjury cases

Fresh Water, Foul Sewage

Citing “affordability,” DPW defends moving sewage consent decree deadline to 2046

Scott’s Sisson Trash Plan

Despite Sisson Street’s popularity, DPW is angling to close it

0

Cold Brew

A refresher from the archives

4 months ago

Business & Developmentby Fern ShenAug 18, 2025

Moving Baltimore’s Sisson Street solid waste drop-off center to Falls Road? The public consensus is the idea stinks.

Special SeriesJan 7, 2026

The final cost of repairing the Lake Montebello sinkhole is revealed . . . it’s a lot

Special SeriesCommentaryJan 5, 2026

Exaggerated reports about squatters favor landlord profits over tenant rights

Dec 24, 2025

Taking a holiday break and leaving this guy in charge

Dec 23, 2025

Officers at AFSCME Local 44 finalized after contentious second election

Special SeriesCrime & JusticeDec 22, 2025

Enough with the beef: My Q&A with State’s Attorney Ivan Bates about everything else

Dec 19, 2025

Comptroller Henry kicks off hearing on Baltimore Children and Youth Fund by saying it’s been subject to unfair media coverage

Business & DevelopmentDec 18, 2025

Community takes its case against Johns Hopkins’ DSAI project to City Hall – and loses

CommentaryDec 18, 2025

Today’s hearing on the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund should lead to much-needed accountability

AccountabilityDec 17, 2025

Council President Zeke Cohen confirms Brew reporting, says locksmith contract was inflated by $3 million

Business & DevelopmentDec 17, 2025

City asked to approve stormwater upgrades for Johns Hopkins data institute that will require tree cutting

AccountabilityDec 16, 2025

IG Kelly Madigan calls for more transparency and higher standards in Baltimore County

Special SeriesBusiness & DevelopmentDec 16, 2025

City cancels plans to sell Sisson Street Drop-Off site to a private developer

CommentaryDec 15, 2025

Up in the Air: No authority in Baltimore County law to appoint an “acting” inspector general

AccountabilityDec 12, 2025

Undergoing $11 million in repairs, Police Department parking garage won’t reopen until 2027

Recent Comments

vn 123.vin:

Hey guys, check out VN 123.vin. Been playing for a bit and it’s pretty addictive. Some different games…

vn123 phiên b?n m?i:

Yo, heard about the new version of VN123. Figured I’d give it a try. Looks like they’ve improved…

vivabong88net:

Alright gamers, been poking around and found vivabong88net. Looked solid enough for a quick spin. Site’s mobile friendly…

victory slots:

Hey folks, just hit up Victory Slots and wow, talk about a rush! The site’s pretty slick and…

vegas798:

vegas798 com, yeah I’ve been hearing more about it lately. Might be time to check it out and…

Get the freshest brew and join our community of informed readers:

Facebook Twitter