Assistant metro editor

Carson Swick

Carson Swick covers Baltimore City Hall, politics at both the federal and state levels, and assists in weekend editing duties at The Baltimore Sun. He previously covered the 2024 presidential election across Pennsylvania for The New York Post, reporting on the ground from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and other major campaign events. When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut. Email him at cswick@baltsun.com.

Baltimore City Councilman Jermaine Jones speaks during a Monday news conference on the council’s upcoming “pro-worker” agenda. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore City Council pushes bill that could boost pay for security guards

November 10, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

Baltimore City Councilman Jermaine Jones introduced a bill Monday that would require certain employers to specify minimum pay for security officers.

Governor Wes Moore watches a presentation during the Maryland Air National Guard inactivation ceremony for the A-10 A-10C Thunderbolt II flying operations at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport. The last two A-10s will be transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard. (Kim Hairston/staff).

Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ SNAP benefits. Maryland will forge ahead.

November 9, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

The Trump administration told states this weekend to reverse any actions to provide food aid amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Anthony Barksdale speaks at a news conference at Baltimore City Hall where he was introduced as the new deputy mayor for public safety. (Staff File)

Funeral services set for Baltimore deputy mayor Anthony Barksdale

November 9, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale, who died suddenly on Thursday, will be honored with several memorial services this week.

Penn North Recovery was one of three delinquent nonprofits that received a share of $11 million in city opioid funds. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Baltimore Opioid Restitution Fund plans to give $11 million to 3 delinquent nonprofits, data shows

November 6, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

Baltimore paid out a combined $11 million in opioid settlement funds to three nonprofits that are financially delinquent with the state of Maryland.

With his lapels covered with wireless microphones, Bill Ferguson, president of the state senate addresses members of the press before joining Gov. Wes Moore and Adrienne A. Jones, speaker of the house of delegates to sign passed legislation into law at the Maryland State House. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Virginia Senate head to Bill Ferguson: ‘Grow a pair’ and redistrict in Maryland

November 6, 2025 at 5:33 p.m.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and his Democratic counterpart in Virginia are at odds over redistricting efforts in their respective states.

Baltimore City Councilman Ryan Dorsey speaks during a news conference announcing the Charter Review Special Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore fiscal board’s future in doubt as City Charter is under review

November 5, 2025 at 5:06 p.m.

Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen is convening a five-member committee to seek public input on the City Charter.

BGE White Rock Substation in Sykesville. BGE operates a network of power substations to convert and distribute electricity. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

City may wait decades to recover more than $1M in BGE energy credits, audit says

November 5, 2025 at 3:51 p.m.

Baltimore has racked up credit balances with Baltimore Gas and Electric that could take many years to recoup, according to an audit presented Wednesday.

Pictured here in 2023, City Councilman Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer questioned Baltimore City Department of Transportation officials about streetlights during Tuesday's hearing.

Baltimore City Council advances nearly $113M to cover year-end agency deficits

November 4, 2025 at 3:40 p.m.

A Baltimore City Council subcommittee voted unanimously to advance bills to would move around nearly $113 million to cover overspending in fiscal 2025.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during a photo op and press conference at Anne Arundel County Food Bank with elected officials, announcing an executive action in support of Marylanders impacted by the federal government shutdown and suspension of Nov. S.N.A.P., or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Gov. Wes Moore reveals redistricting commission after top state Dem opposed new maps

November 4, 2025 at 4:53 p.m.

The move comes less than a week after Democratic State Senate President Bill Ferguson announced his opposition to drawing new congressional maps.

Naloxone boxes will be installed at every Baltimore City metro station, starting with the Penn North Metro Station. Each box includes a video component in English and Spanish that teaches users how to administer the device. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Naloxone boxes to be placed in Baltimore City metro stations

November 4, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Scott announced a partnership between the city, MTA and Maryland Peer Advisory Council (MPAC) to install boxes containing naloxone in all city stations by Friday.