Baltimore Waits To See If A Bizarre Children’s Book Scandal Will Bring Down Its Mayor

Mayor Catherine Pugh offers background on her "Healthy Holly" book business and the healthy lifestyle baby products she promoted during a City Hall press conference on March 28, 2019. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun/TNS) — Mayor Catherine Pugh offers background on her "Healthy Holly" book business and the healthy lifestyle baby products she promoted during a City Hall press conference on March 28, 2019. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun/TNS via Getty Images)

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April 30, 2019 8:00 a.m.

It’s becoming increasingly apparent that Mayor (for now) Catherine Pugh (D) engaged in vast, freewheeling corruption, armed with hundreds and hundreds of children’s books starring anthropomorphic sports equipment and a smiling little girl. What remains to be seen is whether her mayorship can survive.

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