by Marta HansonOct 15, 2019
Sumac: A “weed tree” with a spicy story
Commonly found on the streets and vacant lots of Baltimore, this hardy plant produces berries that can be made into a drink or a zesty spice.
Environment
Special SeriesOct 11, 2019
Citizens’ group calls on the state to fine DPW for fish kill
The agency’s tardy response to chlorinated water rushing into a Leakin Park stream is inexcusable, says Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Councilman Burnett promises a public hearing.
Oct 9, 2019
Why DPW is cutting down trees along the south shore of Druid Lake
Thirteen longstanding “volunteer” trees are being removed to stabilize the slope of Druid Lake Dam, the city says.
Special SeriesSep 25, 2019
Amid continued basement sewage backups, Baltimore still rejects most requests for reimbursement
Advocates say program made little progress towards easing the burden of Baltimore’s failing sewers. City says many didn’t follow program rules.
Sep 13, 2019
Water main break causes fish kill in Leakin Park
EXCLUSIVE: About 2,000 fish, including the endangered American eel, are found dead after a city water pipe burst.
Sep 7, 2019
Student journalists show who in Baltimore is hit hardest by climate change and why
Using temperature sensors and an equity lens, an ambitious University of Maryland project gives the global climate crisis a hard local look.
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