May 02 Watch 4:07 Can mayor’s resignation offer corruption-plagued Baltimore a chance to rebuild? Baltimore has acquired a reputation for corruption, illustrated recently by Mayor Catherine Pugh, who resigned over allegations she had inappropriately taken payment in exchange for political favors. But the more ominous threats confronting the city, such as rampant crime and… Continue watching
May 02 WATCH: Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigning, lawyer says By David McFadden, Associated Press Baltimore's mayor resigned on Thursday, ending a city leadership tenure that unraveled amid an unfolding scandal over payments for a self-published children's book series she sold to customers including a $4 billion hospital network she once helped oversee and companies… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 6:35 Mayor’s corruption scandal further fuels Baltimore’s cynicism about politics Baltimore is once again beset by allegations of corruption. The city’s mayor, Catherine Pugh, is accused of bestowing contracts and political favors on companies and organizations that purchased large orders of her book. The scandal, plus rising crime and a… Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch 9:30 How Mayor-Elect Lori Lightfoot plans to address Chicago’s gun violence ‘epidemic’ Democrat Lori Lightfoot was elected mayor of Chicago Tuesday, in a landslide victory that represented several historic milestones. Lightfoot, who is openly gay, will be the first black woman to lead the city. A relative outsider to Chicago’s political scene,… Continue watching
May 10 London’s new mayor: ‘Trump’s ignorant view of Islam could make both our countries less safe’ By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Asked how his proposed policy to ban Muslims form entering the U.S. would affect London's first Muslim mayor, Trump told The New York Times that "there will always be exceptions."… Continue reading
Mar 19 Watch Tight mayoral race exposes divide among Chicago Democrats By PBS News Hour Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in the first ever mayoral runoff. After vastly outspending his rivals, he failed to get a majority in the February election, forcing him into a runoff with Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Feb 18 Boston mayor to residents: Stop jumping out of windows By Justin Scuiletti Telling people not to jump out of their windows seems like reinforcing common sense, but in snow-ravaged Boston, stir-crazy residents don't seem to be heeding the advice. Continue reading
Jan 21 Watch 8:23 How Obama’s State of the Union ideas are playing at City Hall By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 25 Ferguson’s mayor speaks on state of city after grand jury decision By News Desk Ferguson, Missouri Mayor James Knowles spoke Tuesday on the state of the city following Monday’s grand jury decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown. Knowles, alongside community leaders, clergy representatives and… Continue reading
Nov 23 Former mayor of Washington Marion Barry is dead at 78 By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press Divisive and flamboyant, maddening and beloved, Marion Barry outshone every politician in the 40-year history of District of Columbia self-rule. But for many, his legacy was not defined by the accomplishments and failures of his four terms as mayor and… Continue reading