Possibly coming to a school zone near you: a speed camera

[UPDATE: The Baltimore Sun reports that Tuesday night the Baltimore County Council approved the plan to install speed cameras as mentioned below.] More  Read More →

Keep it between the lines

Be careful how you park. People are watching — and judging. More  Read More →

Cocaine, Germs, You

So, another scientist reports that most dollar bills have traces of cocaine on them, either from people snorting the drug through them or using the bills to buy it. He specified that it’s more common in Baltimore and other large cities than elsewhere. More  Read More →

Beware of Cash for Clunkers scams

Car buyers quickly snatched all of the $1 billion allotted for the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), nicknamed Cash for Clunkers, after President Obama signed it into law in late June. Congress has come up with another $2 billion to extend the program until Labor Day. But as with any financially popular plan,... More

Ocean City bans hallucinogen Salvia

Last week, Exhibit A reported on efforts in Ocean City and Baltimore to ban Salvia, a hallucinogen sold in shops on the shore and in the city. This morning, WBAL.com and The Baltimore Sun are reporting that Ocean City’s City Council voted Monday night to prohibit the sale and possession of Salvia. More  Read More →

Looking for judicial love — or at least innocence — online

Facing a jury of one’s peers is a crucial part of the judicial process. Some famous criminal defendants, including Rod Blagojevich, the media-loving former governor of Illinois, are seeking peers on Twitter, Facebook and other online networks. More  Read More →

Balancing the rights of individuals and of the public

Superman’s mission is to fight for “Truth, Justice and the American Way.” That battle – for ordinary citizens and public servants who lack superpowers, working together – is tough. It’s difficult to define, then difficult to carry out. In just the past week we’ve encountered these problems and, thankfully, some solutions.... More

Protecting animals – and people

Winston had a broken leg and many scars when rescued. He’d been used as bait in fight training. [Associated Press] Cases of horrific animal abuse regularly catch public attention. Organizations and... More

Putting gangs out of business

Gangs are a major problem in the Baltimore area and other parts of Maryland. That’s why we made gang-related crime one of Exhibit A’s major stories last summer. Some people think of gang members as just bored kids who fight over girls and “turf,” armed with pipes and maybe even switchblades. Some gangs became r&b or doowop acts. Maybe... More

Baltimore police video surveillance expands

Mayor Sheila Dixon, left, and City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. [Photo: www.SheilaDixon.com]Mayor Sheila Dixon and City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake have strongly supported the Baltimore Police Department’s... More

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