Adam Willis

The Baltimore City Council has a busy afternoon ahead. At 1, they'll host reps from local utilities including BGE and Vicinity to answer questions about a spate of underground fires. More on the fires from me and @HayesGardner here: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

ICYMI: He’a never cut open and examined a body; he doesn’t even have a medical degree. But this Towson University psychology professor and his studies on cognitive bias have shaken up the world of medical examiners. W/ @mercohn: thebaltimorebanner.com/community/crim…

After FEMA axed aid, is an Eastern Shore town lost to the bay? thebaltimorebanner.com/community/clim…

‘He said he needs help’: Mourners honor Dontae Melton Jr. after his police custody death buff.ly/itSgECq

Only five full-time employees remain at the Patuxent Research Refuge, the "green lungs" of the capital region, where George W. Bush used to bike. via @adampwillis & @rkobell

BREAKING: The Baltimore Sheriff's Office is probing a corrections department employee who works at the courthouse for allegedly inviting ICE agents in for a meeting, which led to someone being detained. Investigation is looking at potential crimes including misuse of state data.

Baltimore's $4.6B proposed budget should be moving forward with votes today if all the scheduled meetings are any indication. The first, a committee hearing, should have begun a few minutes ago. A special meeting of council is set for 2:00 and a special BOE session at 3:00.

NEW w/ Giacomo Bologna: State Sen. Cory McCray helped controversial developer Ronald Lipscomb secure state money for a development and helped broker the sale of land for the project at far below its appraised value. Read for more details thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/growth…

BREAKING: A city judge proposed slashing a $266M jury verdict against a pair of drug companies accused of contributing to Baltimore's opioid crisis to about $52M, or alternatively granting a new trial to determine damages. Story for @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

Once, Brian Matusz was seen as Orioles hope and “all-American kid.” In a matter of years, he lost his career, his community, his marriage and then his own life. Impressive, tragic reporting by @LeeOSanderlin & @d_allentuck thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/brian-m…

Brian Matusz had it all: young, handsome, rich. The @Orioles pitcher was 5th for AL Rookie of the Year, then his life unraveled. Deeply reported, sensitive tale by @LeeOSanderlin and @d_allentuck on how a dream can be lost and everything else goes, too. thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/brian-m…

Brian Matusz was once considered the Orioles' next great hope. But over the past decade, Matusz lost it all — his career, his marriage, his friends. In January, he died of an apparent overdose, police said. This is his story. With @LeeOSanderlin: thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/brian-m…

To the outside world, Brian Matusz appeared to have it all. But inside, a battle was raging. This is the story of how the once-promising Baltimore Oriole lost his way. thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/brian-m…

How the heck does this happen? A fuel delivery company overfilled two tanks at Hopkins so far past capacity that it caused 5,000 gallons of diesel to spill into Baltimore's Inner Harbor. @adampwillis reporting: thebaltimorebanner.com/community/clim…

New: How did a fuel company overfill two Johns Hopkins tanks so much that 5,000 gallons spilled into the harbor? Regulators require tank owners to monitor deliveries "constantly" & state records show the hospital tanks were outfitted with fail-safes thebaltimorebanner.com/community/clim…

Melissa is a Hagerstown nail salon owner and mother of four. When she was 19, she was convicted of theft. She paid full restitution. Decades later, ICE has threatened to deport Melissa for that crime. Her adopted hometown is fighting back. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

Trump finally leaves Chesapeake Bay cleanup funds alone — cold comfort to advocates buff.ly/UVtxoe6