Better known for their battles against polluters, Curtis Bay residents are also fighting for a safer, cleaner, more resilient community using a unique housing model that Baltimore leaders now say they endorse.

Councilman Mark Conway’s bill would prohibit new crematoriums from being operated near residential areas – and just might block a controversial one.

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