Neighborhoods

by Fern ShenJan 20, 2025

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 21, 2024

At a hearing on a bill to restrict where in Baltimore crematoriums can be, two views on racial disparity

Black funeral home owners say they will lose money if the measure is passed, Black residents say they will be hurt if it’s not.

Nov 19, 2024

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

Homeowners opposed to Councilman Ryan Dorsey’s bill to increase the population density along a northeast Baltimore thoroughfare get a reprieve.

Nov 17, 2024

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

Better known for their battles against polluters, Curtis Bay residents are also fighting for a safer, cleaner, more resilient community using a unique housing model that Baltimore leaders now say they endorse.

Oct 1, 2024

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

Councilman Mark Conway’s bill would prohibit new crematoriums from being operated near residential areas – and just might block a controversial one.

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 9, 2024

Faidley’s Seafood vows to continue its crabcake magic at new location in Lexington Market

Jun 3, 2024

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

Special SeriesMay 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

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

Nov 29, 2023

Promised at Leakin Park: Stepped up police patrols, mounted units and Foxtrot flyovers