Meet the Editor

Ron Cassie

Ron Cassie is a senior editor for Baltimore, where he’s has worked since 2012, covering the environment, education, medicine, politics, and city life. Before becoming a journalist, he swung a hammer, poured drinks, and pedaled a bike for a living. He’s still slightly uncomfortable sitting at a desk and needs to get outside every day.

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History & Politics

On the Ground at the Capitol Siege: One Year Later

Everyone remembers where they were on January 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the Capitol. But that day is particularly vivid to me—because I was there.

News & Community

Keith Davis Jr. Rejects Plea Deal at Hearing; Faces Fifth Trial on Murder Charge

Incarcerated since 2015, Davis turned down a new plea deal from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office Tuesday.

News & Community

Why Archaeologists Have Long Been Interested in Trash

Evan Woodard unearths curios at local sites and tracks down the stories behind them.

Arts & Culture

Rosalia Scalia’s Stories Focus on Ordinary Characters and Their Imperfect Relationships

Little Italy native discusses her debut collection, 'Stumbling Toward Grace,' released on Nov. 9.

Food & Drink

Codetta Bake Shop Gets Boost from Program Designed to Help Black Entrepreneurs

With the grant from Downtown Partnership, owner Sumayyah Bilal expects to open a bakery in Charles Street’s central business district fairly soon.

Arts & Culture

Baltimore Carpenter Creates a Literal Old-School Smalltimore

By day, Matt Hankins is a shop supervisor at Worcester Eisenbrandt, a historic restoration company that's nearly 100 years old.

Food & Drink

Hoehn’s Bakery Calls It Quits After 94 Years

A beloved Highlandtown institution for nearly a century, the German bakery announced Friday that it was closing its doors.

Arts & Culture

Carmelo Anthony and D. Watkins’ New Book Chronicles Basketball Star’s Baltimore Upbringing

We talk to the authors about 'Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,' a compelling coming-of-age story set largely around Baltimore’s rec centers and schools.

Style & Shopping

At 9/10 Sneaker Boutique, Sneakerheads Shop High Fashion High-Tops

Five years ago, Roberto “Berto” Fontanez decided he had enough of corporate retail.

History & Politics

Tall Order

John Olszewski Jr. pledged to move Baltimore County government into the 21st century. Has he?

Health & Wellness

Dr. Leana Wen Shares Personal Struggles and Public Health Approach in New Book

We sit down with the former city health commissioner to discuss her book 'Lifelines.'

News & Community

Brick + Board Salvages the Prized Clay Bricks and Yellow Pine of Baltimore’s Abandoned Rowhouses

Mission also focuses on workforce development, hiring individuals who have barriers to employment, and providing training at its Howard and 25th Street lumberyard.

News & Community

Rushing into the Rubble

On the ground with Baltimore doctors and nurses responding to the Haitian earthquake.

The Chatter

How a Violent Summer is Testing Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott

Political headwinds and city's high homicide count are challenging the young mayor's plans to improve public safety.

The Chatter

50 Years Ago, the Baltimore Bullets Pulled Off One of the Greatest Upsets in NBA Playoff History

After back-to-back playoff losses to rival New York, the Bullets earned redemption in the '71 Eastern Conference Finals.

History & Politics

Federal Court Rules Baltimore “Spy Plane” Unconstitutional

In 8-7 decision, U.S. Court of Appeals rules persistent aerial surveillance violates Fourth Amendment privacy protections.

News & Community

With First Veto, Scott Rejects Controversial Security Deposit Bill

Measure supported by Council President Nick Mosby would have put Baltimore tenants at financial risk, according to housing advocates.

News & Community

Federal Lawmakers, City Officials Want Funding to End ‘Highway to Nowhere’

Senators Van Hollen and Cardin join Mayor Scott in West Baltimore, making the case to redress infrastructure inequity and city’s blighted highway.

Mosby Courthouse

History & Politics

U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Investigating Marilyn and Nick Mosby

Records show embattled Baltimore City State’s Attorney recently bought two Florida homes for combined $1 million.

The Chatter

New Documentary Examines Racism in “The Friendliest City in Maryland”

Feature-length doc on Pocomoke City exposes racism directed at former Baltimore detective-turned-local police chief.

History & Politics

President Biden and Vice President Harris Inaugurated Amid Massive Military Protection

Two weeks after violent invasion of the Capitol, the democratic transfer of power is completed Wednesday.

News & Community

Dante Barksdale, Respected Baltimore Safe Streets Leader, Shot and Killed Sunday

City grieves loss of ex-offender who turned his life around to save others.