Posted on 12/27/24
| News Source: WBAL
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 27, 2024 - Baltimore City is in “urgent need” of a new courthouse, according to the City Clerk, after legionella bacteria was found this month.
“This is something that has been clear for decades,” Clerk Xavier Conway said, citing the water main breaks, the bacteria being found and other issues over recent years.
The Cummings and Mitchell courthouses reopened at 8 a.m. after both courthouses closed on Dec. 20 due to the bacteria.
Clerk Xavier Conaway said last week, “There’s no cause for concern to the public.”
In November, elevated levels of legionella bacteria were found at State Center office buildings.
Conway said a new courthouse is going to be a top priority.