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Affordable housing faces hurdles. Does ‘teacher housing’ have an easier path?
Offering rent relief to “front-line” and lower-wage workers, such as teachers, is one way developers, lawmakers and local officials are attempting to build more income-inclusive neighborhoods.
Properties on Biddle Street in Johnston Square that ReBUILD Metro will convert into housing for school employees.
With another winter here, city has no deal to purchase hotels to house homeless
Leaders in Baltimore’s homelessness office have indicated in recent weeks that the city is nearing a deal to acquire one or more hotels.
Attendees at Baltimore’s annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day service sort through items provided for guests to take with them when they leave in December 2022.
Howard County housing bills fail over council rent cap concerns
A package of housing bills that would have eased the mounting cost burden on Howard County residents failed to advance through the County Council, effectively ending the county executive’s campaign for rent control and more affordability in one of Maryland's most expensive areas.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is in his second term. In 2018, he became the first African American to be elected to the post.
After co-founder’s death, EcoMap’s new CEO has been keeping their shared dream alive
After the September killing of his friend and co-founder, Sherrod Davis is finding comfort in keeping their shared dream alive.
EcoMap co-founder and CEO Sherrod Davis leads a team meeting at at the EcoMap headquarters on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Davis was appointed as CEO in October, following the death of co-founder Pava LaPere. (Wesley Lapointe/for The Baltimore Banner)
Illegal dumpers, be warned: Baltimore’s got more eyes on you
More high-tech cameras have been installed to help catch, and prosecute, those who dump in Baltimore.
David McGinnis, director of the Department of Housing & Community Development’s Special Investigations Unit, shows one of the department’s cameras that they use to catch and convict illegal dumpers on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023.
One dead, three others wounded in separate shootings on New Year’s Eve
The violence capped off a year that saw fewer deaths and gunshot victims overall but still recorded one of the highest homicide rates in the nation.
A Baltimore Police car drives down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Maryland property values up 23%, largest jump in a decade
Since the 2021 reassessment, residential values increased on average by 25.6% and commercial properties saw an average jump of 17.6%, according to state data released Friday.
A house for sale in Baltimore, Maryland.
As evictions and expenses rise, Maryland renter coalition pushes for more aid
A new report found that Maryland could see costs savings if lawmakers provided money upfront to prevent the displacement of those most at risk.
NaShona Kess, vice president of the NAACP Baltimore City chapter, speaks at a news conference at The People’s Park in Annapolis about the need for more investment in eviction prevention funding on Dec. 20, 2023.
After Anne Arundel housing bill fails, Pittman vows counter campaign finance bill
The deciding vote ultimately went to County Councilwoman Allison Pickard, a Democrat who considers housing a pet issue.
County Executive Steuart Pittman, Ann Arundel department of Health and the Ann Arundel County Public library announce a pilot program to help reduce gun-related incidents and deaths on April 13, 2023.
A Southwest Baltimore school had a chance at renewal. Then the copper thieves came.
Because of the extensive damage, there are fears that Steuart Hill Academy faces the same future as some of the city’s other shuttered schools — demolition, or more extensive disrepair.
Steuart Hill Academic Academy, in Baltimore, Monday, May 15, 2023.
Ravens fans to get a preview of renovated stadium suites at Baltimore Peninsula
The NFL team will open a "preview center" showing off models of the suites coming to M&T Bank Stadium.
New office and apartment buildings have sprouted up in the emerging Baltimore Peninsula development, on the north side of the Middle Branch.
Baltimore’s bold new plan for vacant housing has a major catch — $8 billion, actually
The appetite for change is clear. But the plan’s details, at least for now, are less so.
Mayor Brandon Scott speaks outside of vacant homes on West Saratoga Street during a press conference hosted by Build One Baltimore on Feb. 16, 2023.
Baltimore leaders propose ‘landmark’ $8 billion plan to confront vacant housing
The money would be put toward at least 35,700 properties across Baltimore, including in neighborhoods that typically don’t see much government investment.
A vacant property notice sits on the marble steps of a West Baltimore home located in the Penn-North neighborhood and owned by an ABC Capital investor.
‘This is our gift to our daughter’: Pava LaPere honored at memorial service
Frank and Caroline LaPere plan to keep Pava's memory alive.
Pava LaPere of EcoMap Technologies
Political notes: City Councilman slams housing for lack of inspectors
Gov. Wes Moore also named several new members to the Commission on Indian Affairs
Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes (left) said an ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Odette Ramos (right) would further burden property owners and city workers without meaningful benefits. (file photo)
So many people are cutting cable that it’s hurting Baltimore’s finances
Since July of 2020, the number of city cable subscribers has dropped by more than 40,000 — reducing the revenue the city collects from its 5% franchise fee.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Baltimore is one step away from more affordable rents for new housing
The Baltimore City Council on Monday night approved an inclusionary housing bill that would compel all major developments to reserve a portion of the units to be rented at reduced prices.
Demonstrators hold a sign during a rally outside City Hall during a rally for the inclusionary housing bills in Baltimore on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Baltimore City Council meeting interrupted by pro-Palestine protest; vote to condemn Hamas fails
The resolution, which did not appear on Monday night’s agenda, failed with four members abstaining from the vote. Just minutes earlier, a large group of pro-Palestine protestors had been escorted out of the building after interrupting the council proceedings.
Hundreds of protesters marched from City Hall to the Inner Harbor on Oct. 21 in support of Palestine. Protesters briefly interrupted a City Council meeting Monday night with chants supporting Palestine.
Baltimore planning board delays Harborplace vote, citing livestream failure
The panel was due to vote on three bills that aim to change zoning and street design around the Inner Harbor.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30, 2023, that show new buildings with residential units and park spaces.
Baltimore Peninsula team unveils city’s next marketplace
The development team said the marketplace is meant to provide an accelerator space for small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color. Ideally, vendors will use the space as a launching pad before venturing into bigger spaces.
A rendering of the the Exchange, which will open in the ground floor of Rye Street Market in Baltimore Peninsula. It's envisioned as a marketplace for small and local businesses to set up shop.
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