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Why Baltimore buried the Jones Falls more than a century ago
Baltimore is a city of hidden rivers, and one of the most famous is the Jones Falls, which is buried for about 2 miles in the heart of the city. But some think it's time to start "daylighting" more of the river and restore more of its natural surroundings.
Ex-Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake sued over $2 million business loan
An Indiana-based bank seeks repayment on a $2 million commercial loan against former Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.
Busy Lake Montebello intersection gets new lane to ease traffic woes
Starting Monday, a new traffic pattern at 33rd Street and Hillen Road in Northeast Baltimore will allow motorists to enter Lake Montebello from 33rd Street.
New Year’s Day is usually a celebration. In Baltimore, it’s the deadliest day for overdoses.
New Year’s Day has been the deadliest day of the year for overdoses, a Banner analysis of a decade of autopsy data found.
Vacant for years, an old school in East Baltimore may finally come down
After sitting vacant for nearly two decades, the old East Baltimore Community School building is expected to be demolished next year.
Church breaks ground on $32M facility to expand health care access in East Baltimore
Bishop Donte Hickman, head of Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore, held a celebratory ground breaking ceremony for the new Southern Streams Health and Wellness Center expected to open in 2027.
Shakeia Allen’s killing keeps going viral as alleged gunman remains on the loose
Despite viral video on social media of the deadly shooting, police still haven’t caught the man they is responsible, Allen’s ex-boyfriend Amir Johnson.
Baltimore firefighters install dozens of smoke alarms after fatal Greektown fire
Baltimore City firefighters went to door to door, changing batteries and installing new fire alarms in homes in Greektown after a three-alarm fire left one woman dead on Nov. 25.
As historic Car Barn awaits next phase of renovation, community is cautiously optimistic
The long-vacant Baltimore Traction Co. Car Barn has been cleared and is awaiting its next phase. Developers aim to transform the 43,000-square-foot space to offer improved access to amenities and bring jobs to nearby neighborhoods.
From ‘studio-to-street,’ Alo opens new activewear store in Harbor East
Harbor East added luxury activewear Alo to its long list of 12 blocks of shopping retailers and dining options on Nov. 15, 2024.
Scout leader charged with rape and assault of teen in Howard County
Howard County Police arrested and charged James Alan Soltysiak, a 56-year-old Scout leader, with second-degree rape and assault.
Tiny houses in East Baltimore create new community for unhoused families
Thirteen families have secured housing through newly built, 400-square-foot homes built in an alleyway. The project, called Hope Village, offers affordable homeownership in East Baltimore’s Oliver community.
Young people could define this election — if they vote
Signs point to large voter turnout by youths this election. But will they actually vote?
Baltimore man receives lengthy prison sentence in killing of Army reservist roommate
A Baltimore man was sentenced Wednesday to decades in prison in the fatal shooting of his roommate, an Army reservist, following an altercation last year.
Baltimore hotel workers reach new deal with city-owned Hilton for higher wages
Workers at Baltimore’s Hilton Inner Harbor ratified a new union contract after months of negotiations.
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