Tolly Taylor
@tollytaylor.bsky.social
Former investigative reporter @wbaltv11.bsky.social in Baltimore
Past: WPRI-TV, WSBT-TV, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, CBS Sports
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Past: WPRI-TV, WSBT-TV, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, CBS Sports
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Proud @rtdna.bsky.social recognized our continuing coverage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse with a regional Edward R. Murrow award.
It was a period of tragedy and trauma for many, but we worked hard to get answers and keep viewers informed.
#Murrows
It was a period of tragedy and trauma for many, but we worked hard to get answers and keep viewers informed.
#Murrows
May 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Proud @rtdna.bsky.social recognized our continuing coverage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse with a regional Edward R. Murrow award.
It was a period of tragedy and trauma for many, but we worked hard to get answers and keep viewers informed.
#Murrows
It was a period of tragedy and trauma for many, but we worked hard to get answers and keep viewers informed.
#Murrows
#NEW: City Council President Cohen says he looks forward to the IG's report, after 11 News Investigates found financial discrepancies at a Baltimore nonprofit with city contracts.
"We need to make sure...they are keeping up with their books, and that their budgeting numbers hold integrity." 👇
"We need to make sure...they are keeping up with their books, and that their budgeting numbers hold integrity." 👇
May 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#NEW: City Council President Cohen says he looks forward to the IG's report, after 11 News Investigates found financial discrepancies at a Baltimore nonprofit with city contracts.
"We need to make sure...they are keeping up with their books, and that their budgeting numbers hold integrity." 👇
"We need to make sure...they are keeping up with their books, and that their budgeting numbers hold integrity." 👇
#ICYMI: Baltimore’s comptroller seeks an official investigation after 11 News Investigates uncovered financial discrepancies and possible legal issues at one of the state's biggest nonprofits, TIME Organization Inc.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/time...
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/time...
May 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#ICYMI: Baltimore’s comptroller seeks an official investigation after 11 News Investigates uncovered financial discrepancies and possible legal issues at one of the state's biggest nonprofits, TIME Organization Inc.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/time...
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/time...
EXCLUSIVE: A Baltimore nonprofit with millions in city contracts told the IRS its CEO made:
$226,692 in 2018
$0 from 2019-2022
$476K in 2023
When we showed these financial discrepancies and others to Baltimore's comptroller, he asked the city inspector general to investigate. 👇
$226,692 in 2018
$0 from 2019-2022
$476K in 2023
When we showed these financial discrepancies and others to Baltimore's comptroller, he asked the city inspector general to investigate. 👇
May 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A Baltimore nonprofit with millions in city contracts told the IRS its CEO made:
$226,692 in 2018
$0 from 2019-2022
$476K in 2023
When we showed these financial discrepancies and others to Baltimore's comptroller, he asked the city inspector general to investigate. 👇
$226,692 in 2018
$0 from 2019-2022
$476K in 2023
When we showed these financial discrepancies and others to Baltimore's comptroller, he asked the city inspector general to investigate. 👇
EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore's comptroller has asked the city inspector general to investigate after 11 News Investigates uncovered financial discrepancies at one of the state's biggest nonprofits.
Officials say the nonprofit may have broken state laws and could face a $20K fine. 👇
Officials say the nonprofit may have broken state laws and could face a $20K fine. 👇
May 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore's comptroller has asked the city inspector general to investigate after 11 News Investigates uncovered financial discrepancies at one of the state's biggest nonprofits.
Officials say the nonprofit may have broken state laws and could face a $20K fine. 👇
Officials say the nonprofit may have broken state laws and could face a $20K fine. 👇
Some ~personal news~
I've decided not to re-sign with @wbaltv11.bsky.social, and this will be my last week. It was a tough decision after 2 great years but the right one for my family and me, though we love it here. To those who trusted me with difficult and vulnerable stories: my sincere thanks.
I've decided not to re-sign with @wbaltv11.bsky.social, and this will be my last week. It was a tough decision after 2 great years but the right one for my family and me, though we love it here. To those who trusted me with difficult and vulnerable stories: my sincere thanks.
May 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Some ~personal news~
I've decided not to re-sign with @wbaltv11.bsky.social, and this will be my last week. It was a tough decision after 2 great years but the right one for my family and me, though we love it here. To those who trusted me with difficult and vulnerable stories: my sincere thanks.
I've decided not to re-sign with @wbaltv11.bsky.social, and this will be my last week. It was a tough decision after 2 great years but the right one for my family and me, though we love it here. To those who trusted me with difficult and vulnerable stories: my sincere thanks.
#ICYMI: Two posts for Baltimore County inspector general job.
One early Wednesday morning—deadline to apply was today. Madigan was only told to reapply Monday.
Second post replaced the first later in the morning—end date June 4.
County exec office: post updated “as soon as error was identified.”
One early Wednesday morning—deadline to apply was today. Madigan was only told to reapply Monday.
Second post replaced the first later in the morning—end date June 4.
County exec office: post updated “as soon as error was identified.”
May 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#ICYMI: Two posts for Baltimore County inspector general job.
One early Wednesday morning—deadline to apply was today. Madigan was only told to reapply Monday.
Second post replaced the first later in the morning—end date June 4.
County exec office: post updated “as soon as error was identified.”
One early Wednesday morning—deadline to apply was today. Madigan was only told to reapply Monday.
Second post replaced the first later in the morning—end date June 4.
County exec office: post updated “as soon as error was identified.”
#ICYMI: Baltimore Co. Exec. Klausmeier says she’s following county code in asking Kelly Madigan to reapply to be IG, but two county councilman question whether the code says that.
Madigan’s clear: It doesn’t, adding she’s unsure if open investigations caused this.
www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
Madigan’s clear: It doesn’t, adding she’s unsure if open investigations caused this.
www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
May 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#ICYMI: Baltimore Co. Exec. Klausmeier says she’s following county code in asking Kelly Madigan to reapply to be IG, but two county councilman question whether the code says that.
Madigan’s clear: It doesn’t, adding she’s unsure if open investigations caused this.
www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
Madigan’s clear: It doesn’t, adding she’s unsure if open investigations caused this.
www.wbaltv.com/article/balt...
TONIGHT AT 5PM: Is HCPSS getting a smaller percentage of the county budget than it used to?
Yes, per our review of county budget documents.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball explains why, and County Council Chair Liz Walsh pushes back.
Yes, per our review of county budget documents.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball explains why, and County Council Chair Liz Walsh pushes back.
May 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
TONIGHT AT 5PM: Is HCPSS getting a smaller percentage of the county budget than it used to?
Yes, per our review of county budget documents.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball explains why, and County Council Chair Liz Walsh pushes back.
Yes, per our review of county budget documents.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball explains why, and County Council Chair Liz Walsh pushes back.
#NEW: Sen. Chris Van Hollen unwilling to go as far as @repkweisimfume.bsky.social, who called for President Trump and Elon Musk to be arrested for their “assault and battery on the Constitution.”
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/kwei...
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/kwei...
May 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#NEW: Sen. Chris Van Hollen unwilling to go as far as @repkweisimfume.bsky.social, who called for President Trump and Elon Musk to be arrested for their “assault and battery on the Constitution.”
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/kwei...
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/kwei...
#NEW: @repkweisimfume.bsky.social says President Trump and Elon Musk should be arrested, reiterating his comments yesterday and adding that they're guilty of "assault and battery" on the constitution.
More from Mfume at 4, 5 and 6pm, and why Sen. Chris Van Hollen prefers a different path.
More from Mfume at 4, 5 and 6pm, and why Sen. Chris Van Hollen prefers a different path.
May 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#NEW: @repkweisimfume.bsky.social says President Trump and Elon Musk should be arrested, reiterating his comments yesterday and adding that they're guilty of "assault and battery" on the constitution.
More from Mfume at 4, 5 and 6pm, and why Sen. Chris Van Hollen prefers a different path.
More from Mfume at 4, 5 and 6pm, and why Sen. Chris Van Hollen prefers a different path.
MONDAY: @hcpssnow.bsky.social special education advocates have been sounding the alarm about the district's struggles for years, detailing the negative impact that's having on students and teachers.
But is the school district getting the funding it needs? Monday at 5pm on @wbaltv11.bsky.social.
But is the school district getting the funding it needs? Monday at 5pm on @wbaltv11.bsky.social.
May 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
MONDAY: @hcpssnow.bsky.social special education advocates have been sounding the alarm about the district's struggles for years, detailing the negative impact that's having on students and teachers.
But is the school district getting the funding it needs? Monday at 5pm on @wbaltv11.bsky.social.
But is the school district getting the funding it needs? Monday at 5pm on @wbaltv11.bsky.social.
#NEW: Maryland Institute College of Art's new guidance warns students not to focus on themes like politics, race and gender in their artwork.
@barrysimms3.bsky.social has the exclusive story coming up on @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 5 and 6pm.
@barrysimms3.bsky.social has the exclusive story coming up on @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 5 and 6pm.
April 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#NEW: Maryland Institute College of Art's new guidance warns students not to focus on themes like politics, race and gender in their artwork.
@barrysimms3.bsky.social has the exclusive story coming up on @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 5 and 6pm.
@barrysimms3.bsky.social has the exclusive story coming up on @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 5 and 6pm.
#NEW: The number of people who had sensitive information stolen in a @baltcityschools.bsky.social data breach has increased from 25,000 to 31K, 11 News Investigates has learned.
City Schools is paying CrowdStrike $160K for a forensic analysis of the data breach.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/cybe...
City Schools is paying CrowdStrike $160K for a forensic analysis of the data breach.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/cybe...
April 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#NEW: The number of people who had sensitive information stolen in a @baltcityschools.bsky.social data breach has increased from 25,000 to 31K, 11 News Investigates has learned.
City Schools is paying CrowdStrike $160K for a forensic analysis of the data breach.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/cybe...
City Schools is paying CrowdStrike $160K for a forensic analysis of the data breach.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/cybe...
EXCLUSIVE: “I gasped out loud when I saw the video.”
Fmr US Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social reflects on the Key Bridge collapse, and for the first time shares why he was skeptical about one specific recovery goal during a White House planning meeting.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
Fmr US Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social reflects on the Key Bridge collapse, and for the first time shares why he was skeptical about one specific recovery goal during a White House planning meeting.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
March 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: “I gasped out loud when I saw the video.”
Fmr US Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social reflects on the Key Bridge collapse, and for the first time shares why he was skeptical about one specific recovery goal during a White House planning meeting.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
Fmr US Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social reflects on the Key Bridge collapse, and for the first time shares why he was skeptical about one specific recovery goal during a White House planning meeting.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
One year later.
On March 26, 2024, the Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying it and killing six people.
I’ll have two special stories, including an exclusive interview with former U.S. Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, airing tonight @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 4, 5, 6pm.
On March 26, 2024, the Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying it and killing six people.
I’ll have two special stories, including an exclusive interview with former U.S. Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, airing tonight @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 4, 5, 6pm.
March 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One year later.
On March 26, 2024, the Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying it and killing six people.
I’ll have two special stories, including an exclusive interview with former U.S. Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, airing tonight @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 4, 5, 6pm.
On March 26, 2024, the Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroying it and killing six people.
I’ll have two special stories, including an exclusive interview with former U.S. Transportation Sec. @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, airing tonight @wbaltv11.bsky.social at 4, 5, 6pm.
#NEW: 🧵Yesterday: NTSB slams MDTA for not conducting Bay Bridge risk study.
Last night: MDTA says it was underway last fall.
Today: Email from Oct. 2--MDTA tells NTSB it "has not conducted" study.
4pm: MDTA says BB study was underway/incomplete when NTSB asked.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
Last night: MDTA says it was underway last fall.
Today: Email from Oct. 2--MDTA tells NTSB it "has not conducted" study.
4pm: MDTA says BB study was underway/incomplete when NTSB asked.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
March 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#NEW: 🧵Yesterday: NTSB slams MDTA for not conducting Bay Bridge risk study.
Last night: MDTA says it was underway last fall.
Today: Email from Oct. 2--MDTA tells NTSB it "has not conducted" study.
4pm: MDTA says BB study was underway/incomplete when NTSB asked.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
Last night: MDTA says it was underway last fall.
Today: Email from Oct. 2--MDTA tells NTSB it "has not conducted" study.
4pm: MDTA says BB study was underway/incomplete when NTSB asked.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
#NEW: 🧵11 News Investigates obtained the Oct. 2 email where Maryland Transportation Authority tells NTSB it "has not conducted" risk assessment for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
March 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#NEW: 🧵11 News Investigates obtained the Oct. 2 email where Maryland Transportation Authority tells NTSB it "has not conducted" risk assessment for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
www.wbaltv.com/article/key-...
👀 Former SSA commissioner @martinomalley.bsky.social:
“The wrecking ball that’s being taken to the agency…[is] going to reduce their staffing to a level that will lead to cascading numbers of service interruptions, system shutdowns. And ultimately, I do believe, an interruption of benefits.”
“The wrecking ball that’s being taken to the agency…[is] going to reduce their staffing to a level that will lead to cascading numbers of service interruptions, system shutdowns. And ultimately, I do believe, an interruption of benefits.”
March 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
👀 Former SSA commissioner @martinomalley.bsky.social:
“The wrecking ball that’s being taken to the agency…[is] going to reduce their staffing to a level that will lead to cascading numbers of service interruptions, system shutdowns. And ultimately, I do believe, an interruption of benefits.”
“The wrecking ball that’s being taken to the agency…[is] going to reduce their staffing to a level that will lead to cascading numbers of service interruptions, system shutdowns. And ultimately, I do believe, an interruption of benefits.”
TOMORROW AT 5: I've spent months looking into why one of the top public school districts in the state has a special education crisis, leaving students with unmet needs and teachers begging for help.
Data and interviews with parents, teachers, officials reveal the issue dates back years.
Data and interviews with parents, teachers, officials reveal the issue dates back years.
February 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
TOMORROW AT 5: I've spent months looking into why one of the top public school districts in the state has a special education crisis, leaving students with unmet needs and teachers begging for help.
Data and interviews with parents, teachers, officials reveal the issue dates back years.
Data and interviews with parents, teachers, officials reveal the issue dates back years.
#ICYMI: “You don’t know when and where you’ll be exposed.”
@oagmaryland.bsky.social says several of Gore’s sites in Cecil County had levels of PFAS in the drinking water 200-250 times the legal limit.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
@oagmaryland.bsky.social says several of Gore’s sites in Cecil County had levels of PFAS in the drinking water 200-250 times the legal limit.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
February 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#ICYMI: “You don’t know when and where you’ll be exposed.”
@oagmaryland.bsky.social says several of Gore’s sites in Cecil County had levels of PFAS in the drinking water 200-250 times the legal limit.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
@oagmaryland.bsky.social says several of Gore’s sites in Cecil County had levels of PFAS in the drinking water 200-250 times the legal limit.
MORE: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
TOMORROW AT 5: @oagmaryland.bsky.social explains why he’s suing a billion dollar company for contaminating Maryland’s air, water and soil with toxic forever chemicals.
Why he says it comes down to what they knew, and when they knew it.
Why he says it comes down to what they knew, and when they knew it.
February 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
TOMORROW AT 5: @oagmaryland.bsky.social explains why he’s suing a billion dollar company for contaminating Maryland’s air, water and soil with toxic forever chemicals.
Why he says it comes down to what they knew, and when they knew it.
Why he says it comes down to what they knew, and when they knew it.
For Bonnie Raindrop, the research became personal.
After seeing PFAS levels in early results, she had her blood tested.
Result: potentially harmful levels.
"I'm very concerned because last year, I was diagnosed with cancer. So, it has a very real impact for me."
STORY: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
After seeing PFAS levels in early results, she had her blood tested.
Result: potentially harmful levels.
"I'm very concerned because last year, I was diagnosed with cancer. So, it has a very real impact for me."
STORY: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
February 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For Bonnie Raindrop, the research became personal.
After seeing PFAS levels in early results, she had her blood tested.
Result: potentially harmful levels.
"I'm very concerned because last year, I was diagnosed with cancer. So, it has a very real impact for me."
STORY: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
After seeing PFAS levels in early results, she had her blood tested.
Result: potentially harmful levels.
"I'm very concerned because last year, I was diagnosed with cancer. So, it has a very real impact for me."
STORY: www.wbaltv.com/article/pfas...
TOMORROW AT 5: For the first time, a study tested the blood of Maryland residents for toxic forever chemicals, linked to cancers and other health problems.
Before it's published, researchers told me about the "alarming" findings, and why they didn't think contamination would be so widespread.
Before it's published, researchers told me about the "alarming" findings, and why they didn't think contamination would be so widespread.
January 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
TOMORROW AT 5: For the first time, a study tested the blood of Maryland residents for toxic forever chemicals, linked to cancers and other health problems.
Before it's published, researchers told me about the "alarming" findings, and why they didn't think contamination would be so widespread.
Before it's published, researchers told me about the "alarming" findings, and why they didn't think contamination would be so widespread.
New statement from Baltimore mayor/city council on federal funding freeze:
"The City will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening, including filing suit in federal court, which we are already in the process of doing."
"The City will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening, including filing suit in federal court, which we are already in the process of doing."
January 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
New statement from Baltimore mayor/city council on federal funding freeze:
"The City will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening, including filing suit in federal court, which we are already in the process of doing."
"The City will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening, including filing suit in federal court, which we are already in the process of doing."