William H. Cole IV

City Council postpones vote on foam container ban

2013-06-17 18:17:56

The Baltimore City Council postponed action Monday on a bill that would have banned the use of foam cups and containers for carryout food and drinks after several members withdrew their support. Councilman James B. Kraft, the bill's chief sponsor, said...

Lower property taxes but higher fees for city residents

2013-06-17 19:23:00

Baltimore residents will pay less in property taxes but more in stormwater and taxi fees under a $2.4 billion budget approved by the City Council on Monday. The cut will reduce the property tax payments on a home valued at $200,000 by about $140. But...

Grand Prix of Baltimore organizers bullish on race's future

2013-05-31 20:04:00

As summer began last year, with the Grand Prix of Baltimore about three months away, organizers had sold no tickets. They had landed no sponsorships. And they hadn't put out a single advertisement. Financier J.P. Grant and his group, Race On LLC,...

Ears open to Inner Harbor complaints

2013-06-01 05:00:00

For 10 years, I've published The Inner Harbor Network, a monthly neighborhood calendar. It boggles the mind anyone would consider the Inner Harbor unwelcoming. It came as a surprise this sentiment exists, and that young African-Americans sense exclusion...

Youths offer ideas for a 'safe and inclusive' Inner Harbor

2013-05-29 18:32:00

Baltimore teens Rickya'h Brooks and Marquise Robinson never really feel welcome at the Inner Harbor. They say police cast a judgmental eye on all kids who go there, especially African-Americans. And they're frustrated that the waterfront mall provides...

Ed Reed and Ray Lewis scheduled to attend White House ceremony

2013-06-05 08:57:00

The 2012-13 Ravens will be well represented Wednesday when the team travels to the White House to be honored by President Barack Obama for its 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3. Linebacker Ray Lewis, who retired...

Md. pols flock to White House for Ravens

2013-06-05 18:52:53

When Rep. Chris Van Hollen struck up a conversation recently with a U.S. Capitol Police officer he sees every day on his way to work, he immediately learned two things about the man: He's from Baltimore and he's a huge Ravens fan. And so the Montgomery...

Promoter says new festival won't have Starscape's woes

2013-04-25 18:09:00

The promoter of last year's Starscape Festival says a new event he's marketing that targets a similar audience won't have the safety problems associated with last year's June concert. Promoter Evan Weinstein says he wants to disassociate the new...

City Council approves tax break for new apartments

2013-04-08 17:40:00

Developers converting older office buildings into apartments or building new complexes could get a significant tax break under a measure the Baltimore City Council approved Monday. The legislation is aimed at addressing a glut of vacancies in office...

City pension system facing $681 million shortfall

2013-03-27 15:52:44

The pension system for most city workers has nearly $700 million in unfunded liabilities, according to an audit released Wednesday. In contrast, the smaller system for elected officials — who contribute to their pensions — is in strong...

Committee votes to allow Ticketmaster fees

2013-02-28 15:15:00

A City Council committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow companies such as Ticketmaster to continue to charge unlimited fees in selling tickets to events in Baltimore. The council's finance committee voted 3-1 in favor of the bill, which would...

Mayor says trash fee would make city more competitive

2013-02-13 15:04:00

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said Wednesday that charging residents for trash collection would actually help the city attract new residents because it could reduce its property tax rate. Defending a hotly debated proposal in her State of the City...

Baltimore City Council member William H. Cole IV (D-12) speaks to police officials during a hearing at City Hall hours following a triple homicide.

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Councilman William Cole , a rising star on the council, faces no opposition.

2011-09-07 15:17:25

City Councilman William H. "Bill" Cole (District 11) attended the Aug. 19 preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

2010-06-02 00:00:00