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A Former Insider's View Of The Inner Workings Of The State's Attorney's Office

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July 24, 8:11 AM

by Adam Meister, Baltimore Politics Examiner

Page Croyder used to work in the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office. She is familiar with what happens on the inside. Over a month ago she wrote a piece that describes many interesting aspects of how the office works. She gives some insight in to how Margaret Burns operates. One can see why some members of the media might give her a free pass since she seems to leak information to them (For the record I do not mean Luke Broadwater. He is great!). You can read the entire article here. Make sure you scroll down to the middle of the page where it says "FEEDING THE PRESS".

Here is a little tidbit from the article that I liked:

"She did not seem to know that a prosecutor’s release of them before they become publicly available—and maybe even at all--is unethical, though I don’t suppose Linskey would care. Burns makes her job easier, which is Burns’ goal."

Today is the fire Margaret Burns press conference in front of the Mitchell Courthouse (111 North Calvert Street) at noon. Anna Sowers will be there to answer all of your questions pertaining to this situation. Anna gives a nice summary of what to expect from today here. I just watched Anna on Fox 45 morning news. It has been refreshing to see how the media has decided to pick up on this story again. I will be at the event and will post a report here later in the day. It should be a very interesting gathering. Still no word from Mayor Dixon.

For more info: Visit ZachSowers.com

Topics: Patricia Jessamy , Zach Sowers , Margaret Burns , Page Croyder

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Video From NAACP Meeting About Slots- What the Mayor And Governor Really Thought

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October 7, 3:35 PM

The following is a must see video from the NAACP meeting about slots: It starts out with some theatrics from Doc Cheatham, but intertwined with his sometimes hilarious words are hard disgraceful facts about Martin O'Malley and Sheila Dixon.... Read More
Topics: Martin O'Malley , Sheila Dixon , Jill Carter , NAACP , Doc Cheatham , Heber Brown , Peter Franchot

Pigtown's Frustration Evident At Crime Summit

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October 6, 9:16 AM

The people of Pigtown have been very frustrated with the revolving door criminal justice system of Baltimore for the past few years. I have posted summaries that dealt with crime summits they have held to address specific concerns. Below is an email... Read More
Topics: Patricia Jessamy , pigtown , Dan Cosgrove

Shame On Elijah Cummings And The Maryland Congressional Delegation.

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October 4, 1:33 PM

The irresponsible banker bailout bill was approved by congress and signed into law by the President this week. Roscoe Bartlett was the only member of the Maryland congressional delegation who voted against it. I am appalled that Elijah Cummings voted... Read More
Topics: Elijah Cummings , Roscoe Bartlett

Report From The Live Entertainment Ordinance Hearing

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October 3, 12:15 PM

Yesterday at City Hall there was a hearing to discuss the proposed live entertainment ordinance (read the official legislative file here). Below is an email I received that describes what happened at the hearing. In these times of economic uncertainty... Read More
Topics: Federal Hill , Stephanie Rawlings-Blake , Live Entertainment

Sheila Dixon And 2101 East Biddle Street

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October 2, 3:14 PM

Today the Sun came out with an informative piece about the Mayor Dixon investigation. It appears that the state is interested in investigating four development projects with which Ronald H. Lipscomb is involved. The Sun mentions a project at 2101 East... Read More
Topics: Sheila Dixon , Ronald Lipscomb

Dixon, Slots, And More.

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October 1, 8:52 PM

Rosh Hashanah is over so I am back to naming names and exposing the underbelly of local politics. WBAL TV finally gave us a Mayor Dixon investigation update on Tuesday. So far they are the only media outlet to give a recent update about this saga. One... Read More
Topics: Slots , Sheila Dixon , Square Off , Jill Carter , Doni Glover

Pigtown Fights The Revolving Door Criminal Justice System

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September 29, 5:38 PM

In the past I have posted about crime in Pigtown and what the proactive neighbors are doing down there to fight it. Well they are at it again! Some citizens of Pigtown are about to have another crime summit with the police and the State's Attorney's... Read More
Topics: Patricia Jessamy , pigtown , Dan Cosgrove

Police Involved Shooting In Reservoir Hill- Baltimore in Miniature

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September 28, 11:58 PM

On Thursday police were in Reservoir Hill on patrol when they encountered a drug suspect in the Madison-Park North housing project. Madison-Park North is known as a drug haven in the area and many nearby neighbors want police to be around there more... Read More
Topics: police , Baltimore Sun , Reservoir Hill

Proposed Live Entertainment Ordinance Causes Controversy

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September 27, 11:07 PM

The proposed live entertainment ordinance is causing a lot of controversy in the Baltimore entertainment community. I have already received two emails about it and there is a post about it in this City Paper blog. Below is part of an email I received:... Read More
Topics: 4AM Last Call , Stephanie Rawlings-Blake , Live Entertainment