Neighborhoods

by Fern ShenJun 16, 2025

A jubilant ribbon-cutting event takes place in a West Baltimore community emptied out by failed redevelopment. A pending lawsuit says the city still hasn’t acknowledged its role in the debacle.

Special SeriesMay 19, 2025

Baltimore public housing tenants decry crackdown on “excess electricity usage” and threats of eviction

A tenant leader says residents are receiving big bills threatening lease termination under a Housing Authority energy conservation program that sets allowances for usage and excludes clothes dryers and dishwashers from that allowance.

Apr 30, 2025

Dredging plan for a new ship terminal near Baltimore stirs mixed feelings

The terminal itself enjoys widespread support, but local residents and environmentalists worry that the details of dredging remain murky.

Special SeriesApr 28, 2025

On Baltimore’s Eastside, rehabbing – not razing – a blighted block

ReBUILD Metro kicks off its latest redevelopment project: Overhauling dilapidated rowhouses on Mura Street in Johnston Square.

Special SeriesApr 11, 2025

West Baltimore activist who battles blight and violence suffers savage pit bull attack

What happened in the community garden recently to Carrollton Ridge’s Cyndi Tensley, the upbeat leader of trash clean-ups, vigils for homicide victims and more.

Apr 10, 2025

Developer hollowed out Poppleton for private gain, residents’ lawyers tell a federal judge

Homeowners in this West Baltimore community ask the court to void La Cité’s land use agreement with the city. The company and city say the lawsuit should be thrown out.

Special SeriesMar 28, 2025

Ukrainians who fled war worry about winds of change from Washington

Mar 14, 2025

Residents again challenge Hamilton Royal Farms project, and a judge once more rules against them

Special SeriesMar 3, 2025

Resourceful Manna House chef conjures miracle meals for Baltimore’s neediest

Feb 10, 2025

Part 2: Land bridge over a block of the “Highway to Nowhere”? Not feeling it, community leaders say

Feb 10, 2025

Part 1: Plan to help West Baltimore heal from the “Highway to Nowhere” misses the mark, retired city planner says

Special SeriesFeb 7, 2025

In a moving tribute, a 10-year-old girl is “danced into heaven” by her friends

Special SeriesJan 28, 2025

Financial collapse of Homeless Persons Representation Project leaves supporters sad and puzzled

Special SeriesJan 20, 2025

Campaign to bolster Maryland’s weak anti-SLAPP law gets a boost from a Baltimore story

Nov 21, 2024

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

Nov 19, 2024

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

Nov 17, 2024

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

Oct 1, 2024

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

Sep 2, 2024

Couple who planted hundreds of trees in Old Goucher decry damage caused by city and BGE contractors

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”

Jul 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