Neighborhoods

by Fern ShenFeb 10, 2025

Citing a history of unkept promises, two West Baltimore activists worry that funds to lessen the impact of the infamous roadway won’t result in tangible improvements to their neighborhoods.

Feb 10, 2025

Part 1: Plan to help West Baltimore heal from the “Highway to Nowhere” misses the mark, retired city planner says

Nearly all of the infamous highway will remain in place under the latest plan. The proposed design changes will do little to spur urgently needed development. ANALYSIS.

Feb 7, 2025

In a moving tribute, a 10-year-old girl is “danced into heaven” by her friends

E’vaa Sewell accidentally shot herself with a gun in her grandmother’s northwest Baltimore house, leaving family and friends bereft.

Special SeriesJan 28, 2025

Financial collapse of Homeless Persons Representation Project leaves supporters sad and puzzled

Revenues declined, a spokesperson says, but it’s unclear why the nonprofit’s finances unraveled so precipitously. “Who’s going to defend impoverished folks now?” a housing advocate wonders.

Special SeriesJan 20, 2025

Campaign to bolster Maryland’s weak anti-SLAPP law gets a boost from a Baltimore story

The state’s vaguely written law intended to curtail frivolous libel lawsuits is letting the powerful get away with silencing speech and stopping citizens from engaging with government, advocates say.

Nov 25, 2024

Holding its own in the face of development, Baltimore’s oldest Black neighborhood marks its territory

Sharp Leadenhall hangs up banners to celebrate the area’s past and make sure residents have a say in its future.

Nov 19, 2024

Councilman’s plan to rezone Harford Road for apartments delayed after community pushback

Nov 17, 2024

Good News: South Baltimore Community Land Trust cuts the ribbon on its first affordable home

Oct 1, 2024

Latest effort to stop the York Road crematorium – a zoning change?

Sep 2, 2024

Couple who planted hundreds of trees in Old Goucher decry damage caused by city and BGE contractors

Aug 28, 2024

In Northwest Baltimore, a 125-year-old landmark waits and waits for rescue

Jul 17, 2024

Voices from broiling Baltimore: “Something’s not right. Every year it’s getting hotter”

Special SeriesJul 2, 2024

As Baltimore’s mayor salutes hotels purchased for the homeless, residents are confined to their rooms

Jun 19, 2024

After a 12-year battle, Baltimore Zoning Board approves a Royal Farms gas station in Hamilton

Jun 3, 2024

After 19 years of minimal progress, Poppleton developer’s agreement is terminated by the city

May 24, 2024

Atlas CEO complains of “harassment” as Liquor Board approves Fells Point license transfer

May 13, 2024

Atlas Restaurant Group’s plan for a new bar on Thames Street stirs anger and fear

May 2, 2024

Now-empty Lake Ashburton will be refilled, Baltimore officials vow. But when, no one will say

Apr 12, 2024

With Lake Ashburton now a shallow, muddy puddle, residents are fed up with six-year-old reservoir project

Mar 14, 2024

The King/Briscoe House, in the heart of historic Black Baltimore, was torn down last night

Feb 29, 2024

With cremation growing in popularity, a setback bill is debated in Annapolis

Dec 31, 2023

Remembering a fighter and passionate voice for homeless people in Baltimore and beyond

Dec 14, 2023

MDE tells York Road crematorium opponents their environmental justice argument lacks scientific basis

Dec 1, 2023

Opponents cry foul as long-awaited Hamilton Royal Farms Zoning Board hearing is postponed