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Tag: Baltimore crime

Baltimore’s $75,000 Spin Doctor Went to War With a Restaurant Website

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Baltimore City’s rapid response press secretary went to war this week — with a...

Michael Phillips
May 22, 2026

Baltimore Got Safer. Maryland Didn’t.

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews On Saturday, Governor Wes Moore formally launched his 2026 reelection campaign at the...

Michael Phillips
May 5, 2026

Three Baltimore Police Officers Indicted in Wage Theft and Fraud Cases

By MDBayNews Staff Baltimore’s long struggle to rebuild trust in its police department took another hit this week after...

Michael Phillips
March 12, 2026

Governor or Presidential Candidate? Wes Moore’s National Ambitions Leave Maryland in the Rearview Mirror

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews When Wes Moore swept into office in 2023 with glowing national media coverage and a...

Michael Phillips
March 9, 2026

Bates Responds to Not Guilty Verdict in Daaon Spears Case as Baltimore Demands Answers

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office released a formal statement Friday following a...

Michael Phillips
February 28, 2026

Policing, Crime, and the Communities Caught in the Middle

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Few issues in modern American life generate more heat than policing. Slogans travel...

Michael Phillips
February 22, 2026

Maryland’s “Safest Cities” List Raises Bigger Questions About Crime Transparency

By MDBayNews Staff A new ranking highlighted by Patch — “These Are MD’s 10 Safest Cities, New Ranking Says” — is...

Staff Writer
February 14, 2026

Maryland’s Crime Decline Raises a Harder Question for 2026: What Policies Should Stay in Place?

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Crime is down across Maryland — but Republicans warn that Democrats are drawing the wrong...

Michael Phillips
January 11, 2026

John Myrick and Brenda Thiam Hit the Ground Hard and Early for 2026 Campaign

Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial race may still seem distant, but Republican hopeful John Myrick and his running mate Dr....

Michael Phillips
September 19, 2025

Wes Moore’s “Belief in Baltimore” Is More Rhetoric Than Results

Response to Sen. Antonio Hayes' article in the Baltimore Sun. Sen. Antonio Hayes wants you to believe that Gov. Wes Moore...

Michael Phillips
September 18, 2025

Preferential Protection: Baltimore’s Double Standard on School Security

Once again, Chris Papst and the Project Baltimore team at Fox45 News have pulled back the curtain on hypocrisy inside...

Michael Phillips
September 4, 2025

Wes Moore’s Italian Getaway Raises Questions About Gifts, Priorities, and Accountability

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is making headlines—not for bold leadership on crime or education, but for being spotted on a...

Michael Phillips
September 2, 2025

Wes Moore on Clooney’s Yacht While Maryland Crumbles

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has a choice: tackle his state’s crime crisis head-on, or enjoy the good life on George...

Michael Phillips
September 1, 2025

Chris Van Hollen: More Passion for Politics Than His Constituents

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has no shortage of opinions on national and international issues. Scroll through his...

Michael Phillips
August 27, 2025

Trump Turns Up the Heat: Wes Moore’s Bronze Star Under Scrutiny

Governor Wes Moore of Maryland invited a fight with Donald Trump when he challenged the president to “walk the streets of...

Michael Phillips
August 24, 2025

Trump Calls Out Wes Moore: Baltimore’s Crime Crisis Can’t Be Hidden Behind Talking Points

Maryland Governor Wes Moore thought he could score political points by publicly challenging President Donald Trump to...

Michael Phillips
August 24, 2025

Breaking the Stronghold: A Playbook for Maryland Republicans

Maryland politics is often described as hopelessly blue—a Democratic fortress fortified by gerrymandering and fed by a...

Michael Phillips
August 24, 2025

Top 15 Places to Live in Maryland (According to People Who Actually Live Here)

Maryland: home of crabs, corruption, and “character-rich” communities. If you’ve grown tired of safe suburbs,...

Michael Phillips
August 18, 2025

Trump vs. Moore: Law and Order Meets Maryland’s Delusions

When it comes to public safety, Americans don’t have time for games. Cities across the country are still plagued by...

Michael Phillips
August 17, 2025

Brandon Scott’s Baltimore: Crime Stats, Spin, and the Reality on the Streets

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott loves to tout “historic reductions” in homicides and violent crime, but for many...

Michael Phillips
August 17, 2025

Baltimore’s DEI Boondoggle: $2.7 Million for Ideology While the City Burns

Spotlight on Maryland – Fiscal Irresponsibility, One Identity Group at a Time🔗 Original Budget Report While Baltimore...

Michael Phillips
June 14, 2025

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