County Budget Discussions Enter Third Week Without Resolution on Key Line Items
Negotiations between the county executive's office and the board have extended further than anticipated, raising questions about the timeline for a final spending plan.
State Delegation Meets to Address Funding Gap in Regional Emergency Services
Legislators gathered to consider options following findings that existing allocations may be insufficient to meet operational needs.
Regional Planning Commission Weighs Broad Infrastructure Proposal
An extensive review of the region's aging public infrastructure has placed a sweeping proposal before the planning commission.
Mapping the Region's Infrastructure: What the Public Record Shows
A review of planning documents spanning several years reveals a pattern of deferred decisions and incomplete disclosures.
Council Postpones Vote on Zoning Revisions Following Public Forum
The city council voted to delay action on a contested zoning measure following an unusually well-attended public hearing.
Ruth Calloway, Managing Editor of the Standard, Dies at 61
Her colleagues and the region's journalism community mourn the loss of one of its most steady and dedicated voices.