Business & Development

by Fern ShenSep 18, 2025

As the city razes more of Baltimore’s once-grand shopping district, travel back in time to when it was bustling with proud small business owners.

Sep 17, 2025

They’re Down: New Pickwick razed, other Superblock buildings under demolition

The city has determined that nearly all of the east side of the 100 block of North Howard Street has to be torn down because of fire damage.

Sep 12, 2025

At a fiery hearing, bill to end parking space requirement for developers gets community pushback

Black female community leaders were among the loudest voices protesting one of the measures the Scott administration has framed as a way to undo the damage of structural racism in Baltimore.

Sep 11, 2025

Bill called “irresponsible” by a planning commissioner would allow Baltimore rowhouses to be expanded back to the alley

Along with ending parking minimums, it’s one of two bills – with heavy Scott administration backing – before a City Council committee today.

Special SeriesSep 9, 2025

Baltimore Peninsula: Surprisingly built-out, though on a visit devoid of people

Kudos to the developers for erecting beaucoup square feet. But the place still feels like a neighborhood waiting to happen.

Aug 29, 2025

Johns Hopkins’ plan to put a sky bridge over (and a tunnel under) Wyman Park Drive advances

Ahead of the Planning Commission’s vote to grant air rights and subterranean rights for portions of the road, Councilwoman Ramos calls the Data Science and AI Institute buildings “a monstrosity.”

Special SeriesAug 20, 2025

Councilwoman Ramos defends moving the Sisson Street trash facility to a site along the Jones Falls

Special SeriesAug 18, 2025

Bill to sell Sisson Street trash facility – missing from online City Council agenda – will be introduced tonight

Special SeriesAug 18, 2025

Vision of a more inviting Jones Falls Trail collides with Scott administration’s trash plans

Special SeriesAug 13, 2025

Rough reception as city proposes moving Sisson Street trash drop-off center to a site along the Jones Falls

Aug 11, 2025

Ditching the two-staircase requirement for Baltimore apartment buildings: Overdue or unsafe?

Jun 17, 2025

Scions of two politically plugged-in Baltimore families battle over $1 million of alleged debt

Jun 13, 2025

Former city planner Otis Rolley to be named head of the Baltimore Development Corp.

Special SeriesJun 2, 2025

Berating Becky Witt once again, Councilman Schleifer gets even more personal

Apr 24, 2025

Chris Ryer to step down as Baltimore’s planning director

Apr 2, 2025

Horseshoe Casino is handed $3 million in community impact funds to beef up security

Mar 31, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: La Cité is sued by city for unpaid water bills

Feb 25, 2025

Otis Rolley is top candidate to head the Baltimore Development Corp.

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. Connected: Choice of Jon Laria as Baltimore Planning Commission chairman raises questions

Jan 9, 2025

Rawlings-Blake sued for $2 million over a business loan she allegedly failed to pay

Nov 20, 2024

MCB spent over $400,000 in its campaign to win voter approval of Question F

Nov 8, 2024

Liquor Board cites The Choptank for live outdoor entertainment without a license

Nov 6, 2024

A tale of two Baltimore ballot questions

Nov 5, 2024

MCB-backed political committee takes up Mayor Scott’s racism charge against opponents of Question F