by Mark ReutterJul 8, 2026
Harford Road Overlay District, pushed by Councilman Ryan Dorsey, nullified by judge
Dorsey says he has introduced a replacement bill and will push for its passage to reestablish the overlay district.
Neighborhoods
Jul 6, 2026
Tenant leader Annie Chambers, a longtime advocate for Baltimore’s poor, has died
“She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of grassroots activism and unconditional love,” says fellow activist Ian Schlakman.
Jun 18, 2026
An upbeat day in Poppleton as city officials and residents celebrate a new community pool
The re-opening of the Greater Model Aquatic Center represented a drop of healing for a Baltimore neighborhood still reeling from a failed, city-backed redevelopment.
Jun 4, 2026
Curtis Bay fuel oil spill adds to community resentment about petroleum recovery company that wants to expand
PMI, whose Curtis Avenue location experienced a fatal fire in 2022 and was cited for multiple pollution violations, now wants to install tanks at another location.
May 27, 2026
Baltimore Renters United spreads the word on the street
Building tenant power is the mission of a group dedicated to educating Baltimore renters about their legal rights and options.
May 6, 2026
Also opposing MCB’s North Avenue parking variance request: Former BMZA Director Rebecca Witt
The difficulty the developer claims derives from his choice to rely on “suburban land-use models developed in an era of abundant land, segregated uses and universal automobile dependence,” she argues.
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