by Fern ShenJan 20, 2020
DPW pressed to explain repair delay that led to 2,000 dead fish
Officials cite size of the pipe, need to coordinate with multiple agencies. Critics say no excuse for waiting the weekend to make the fix.
Environment
Dec 27, 2019
Baltimore County Appeals Board upholds thumbs-down on Bluestem Village
“Woefully inadequate” public sewers – halting a development project near Lake Roland – are reaffirmed as a growing public health problem.
Special SeriesOct 27, 2019
The Herring Run sewer stack “blows” again
A manhole identified as the greatest “unstructured” source of sewage pollution in the Baltimore region has overflowed again.
Oct 25, 2019
Judge denies city’s request to dismiss Leakin Park pipeline suit
The BGE transmission line has resulted in the cutting down of 700 mature trees and could eventually cost the wilderness park a total of 2,800 trees.
Oct 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.
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.
Older Stories
Sep 13, 2019
Water main break causes fish kill in Leakin Park
