Neighborhoods

by Peder SchaeferSep 2, 2024

Baltimore still doesn’t have a plan to safeguard street trees and green undergrowth from the ravages of careless utility crews.

Aug 28, 2024

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

Community members have dreamed of repurposing the city-owned West Arlington Water Tower for decades. But despite grants and bond bills going back to 2003, it’s falling to pieces.

Jul 17, 2024

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

As with so many things in the city, this week’s historic, three-day, triple-digit heat wave hit some areas harder than others

Special SeriesJul 2, 2024

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

The lockdown was intended to protect privacy, say officials, who held a VIP ribbon-cutting to celebrate the $15.2 million purchase to create more permanent supportive housing.

Jun 19, 2024

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

Residents fighting the project at a busy intersection for more than a decade said it is too soon to say whether they will appeal the ruling.

Jun 9, 2024

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

At first fearing its space in the new building would be generic and cold, co-owner Nancy Devine is relieved that the 138-year-old family business retains the same funky charm that made it beloved in Baltimore and beyond.

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

Special SeriesMay 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

Special SeriesDec 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

Nov 29, 2023

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

Nov 29, 2023

After a brutal assault in Leakin Park, residents decry lack of public safety measures

Nov 17, 2023

A push poll and offers of fried chicken come ahead of a Zoning Board vote on Royal Farms’ Hamilton store

Oct 24, 2023

Old vets and new recruits rally to stop a Royal Farms store in Baltimore

Sep 21, 2023

A dinosaur of a zoning dispute, the Harford Road Royal Farms case, is back

Aug 19, 2023

Residents hopeful for change after improvements are made at Ruscombe Gardens

Aug 16, 2023

Pressed by Pigtown leaders, Rec and Parks agrees to move forward with needle drop kiosk in Carroll Park

Aug 15, 2023

Pigtown residents say Rec and Parks is “stonewalling” a much-needed needle disposal kiosk

Aug 7, 2023

DOT delays Gwynns Falls trail development amid resident pushback

Jul 8, 2023

Delegate Rosenberg calls on city to investigate conditions at Ruscombe Gardens