by Fern ShenOct 19, 2021
Zoning board approves controversial crematorium request
Community groups objected to the York Road crematorium, but a 3-1 majority disputed their contention that it would endanger public health.
Neighborhoods
Oct 4, 2021
Frank talk about race kicks off Doors Open Baltimore
“Black Butterfly” author Dr. Lawrence Brown delivers a biting history lesson and a rousing call to action.
Sep 11, 2021
Evacuated “with just the clothes on their backs,” Afghans turn to aid agencies to rebuild their lives
Donations have flooded Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service headquarters in Baltimore, whose CEO says the refugees receive only limited U.S. government support
Aug 30, 2021
Residents along York Road come together to oppose crematorium
Vaughn Greene Funeral Services, meanwhile, has garnered support from area pastors. The company argues that there is a need for another minority-owned crematorium in Baltimore.
Special SeriesAug 12, 2021
Statewide eviction protection, a life-saving public health measure amid Covid, must continue, tenants say
Advocates and tenants call on Governor Hogan to extend the eviction moratorium that is due to expire after Sunday.
Aug 3, 2021
Kim Trueheart’s free meal program shut down, told to obtain permits
After feeding northwest Baltimore for seven years out of a rec center, the program is halted by City Schools, citing “unsanitary conditions.”
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Apr 12, 2021