Fear that “the public” has lost a park, as private developer creates outdoor bar in South Baltimore
Marc Weller removes some trees and erects a massive tent at West Covington Park, improved over the years by more than $7 million in public funds.
Environment
Mar 3, 2019
DPW offers little room for compromise, at this point, on Filbert Street Garden
Director Chow was a no-show, but other officials said they must continue studying a pumping station project that could displace the popular Curtis Bay garden.
Feb 28, 2019
Is BGE pipeline price a sweetheart deal between the utility and the Pugh administration?
For clear-cutting a swath of Leakin Park, BGE is set to pay a fraction of the true cost, a citizens group charges.
Feb 13, 2019
Pugh says she will sign incinerator clean-up bill
Promise comes as health commissioner describes Baltimore as “one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. with respect to air quality.”
Special SeriesDec 1, 2018
Baltimore cuts 30-foot spruce in Druid Hill Park for City Hall Christmas tree
Critics bemoan assault on urban tree canopy. Mayor Pugh’s spokesman says the city didn’t receive a tree donation from a private individual in time for Monday’s ceremony.
Nov 5, 2018
Update from the Compost Collective: New shed, new goats, new customers
Progress on an urban farm in South Baltimore, home of a youth-led food-scrap collection service.
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May 11, 2018