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Edmondson Village Shopping Center in Baltimore, Monday, October 17, 2022.
Residents want a better Edmondson Village Shopping Center, but will dated covenants stand in the way?
The Edmondson Village Shopping Center could see some changes, but there's a decades-old catch.
A rendering created as part of The Druid Lake Vision Plan includes new amenities which compliment recreational water access.
What is the future of Druid Hill Park, and will new designs be inclusive of all residents?
Plans for renovations at Druid Hill Park call for a bridge across the water, a fishing pier, shorelines, an amphitheater, a swimming area, cafe and a boathouse. It’s the first major redesign of Druid Hill Park in many years. But what do residents want?
The Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail wants to bring a Superconducting Maglev to the Northeast, connecting Baltimore to Washington D.C. and eventually New York.
South Baltimore residents have mixed views about recent maglev project support
High-speed train project may conflict with plans for a vacant 43-acre parcel of land along Kloman Street.
Barbacoa Tacos at Liora (Photo by Shan Wallace/The Baltimore Banner)
Baltimore ranks as one of the worst taco cities
Here's why it’s not — and why one taco analysis is flawed.
Danny “Danny Joe” LaBrecque and wife, Stefani LaBrecque are the creators of Danny Joe’s Tree House, a local children’s puppet show that takes people back to the basics with feel good lessons and classic puppetry. Danny Joe’s Tree House uses current social issues to help guide children (and adults!) through their emotions and feelings with fun, original characters.
Baltimore’s Mister Rogers: ‘Danny Joe’s Tree House’ is a nod to retro kids’ shows
Fifteen years ago, Danny LaBrecque started the web series “Danny Joe’s Tree House,” which teaches kids how to handle big thoughts, ideas and feelings.
From left: Sade Newson, 32, Noah Newson, 6, Leland Melvin, 58, Aden Newson, 3, pose for a quick photo after opening remarks at the DART Impact Event held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, in Laurel, MD. Noah, an aspiring scientist, is shy meeting Leland Melvin the engineer, and retired NASA astronaut.
NASA makes deep impact on Baltimore brothers as lab invites them to crash party
Baltimore brothers follow their out-of-this-world dreams from a cardboard spaceship to the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
Pillar Design Studios initially provided design illustrations for a proposed skatepark at Easterwood Park.
Not everyone thinks it’s the right time for a skate park at Easterwood Park
Nonprofit that manages the Easterwood favors other improvements over skate park.
Pillar Design Studios provided design presentations for the proposed skatepark at Easterwood Park.
Improvements to Easterwood Park no longer include long-sought skate park
Will Easterwood ever get a skate park? The answer’s unclear.
Selena Carter works at her studio. She's currently teaching a masterclass for beginner who's interested in creating neon lights.
Artist shares her light with others ... and it’s neon
Trying a new hobby by chance brightened an entrepreneurial path for this West Baltimore native.
Acting as an air marshal, Noah, 6, signals his brother Aden to prepare for liftoff.
Vacant field or makeshift launchpad? Dad gets creative for kids’ spaceship adventure
After 2 1/2 hours of cutting down greenery, Paul Newson's kids were ready for liftoff.
The Madison Park North complex plans were originally shared in 2020.
At last, Madison Park North complex developer breaks ground in West Baltimore
The proposed Madison Park North development has the potential to be a standout gateway to West Baltimore, backers say. A groundbreaking will be held Aug. 25, 2020.
Members of the Hoes Heights Action Committee come together to adovate for the park and Roland Water Tower to honor the history of the neighborhood amidst upcoming changes.
Roland Water Tower park plans would cut off gateway to history, residents say
A safe haven. A gateway to home. Roland Water Tower has a deeper meaning to longtime residents and visitors in North Baltimore.
The Harbor Bank of Maryland opened a new branch in the Northwood Commons on June 19, 2022.
For decades, African American communities have been without enough local banking storefronts
The brunt of dwindling banking options is felt more in certain areas of Baltimore.
Owners of Raunjiba Melani Dowdy and Scott Tucker, Tuesday, June 26, 2022
‘This is a town of ingenuity’: Raunjiba Design Center wants to be a resource for artists, creatives
No ideas are too big or small at Raunjiba Design Center, which opened in August 2021. The Remington center is a way for Scott Tucker and his wife, Melani Dowdy, to pursue their individual passions — interior design and fashion — and also serve as a resource and hub for artists, designers, builders and creatives.
Tree branches tangle with powerlines that reach into backyards on the 4400 block of Pen Lucy Road on July 26. Residents have been asking for years for the overgrowth to be cleaned up, according to David Smallwood.
Uplands neighbors want dumping and overgrowth complaints addressed by the city, but facing bureaucracy
Two separate areas adjacent to alleyways in Uplands fall under the jurisdiction of several city departments, confusing the process for those who continue to complain.
Glass shards cover the ground near an abandoned electric scooter outside of the Caroline Street garage where an explosion occurred Wednesday afternoon in Fells Point.
Vehicle explodes in parking garage in Fells Point, injuring 2
Two people were being treated for injuries after an explosion inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood, fire officials said Wednesday.
Residents have banded together to oppose a human crematorium at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services on York Road.
Govans residents worry about health hazards of a proposed crematorium
The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals voted last October to give Vaughn Greene Funeral Services permission to install a crematorium. Neighbors filed a petition in Baltimore City Circuit Court and now await a judge’s decision.
Baltimore City State's Attorney candidate Ivan Bates (left) and Rachael Rice (right) watch results come in at Bates' election night event. Maryland held its primary election on Tuesday, July 19.
Ivan Bates holds 4,000 vote lead in Baltimore state’s attorney race as rivals await mail-in count
Incumbent Marilyn Mosby is running second, while challenger Thiru Vignarajah is in third.
Hey Baltimore!  It’s Taco Tuesday somewhere! The phrases seems like it's been around forever.  We look at a few locations around town …The birria tacos are from Cocina Luchadoras and the other taco was from El Mixteco.  What’s you favorite taco spot?
Where to find the best tacos in Baltimore
The city has a taco scene worth doting on.
Head bartender Nikki Robinson toasts with regulars at Friends Grille in Pigtown
Ring, celebrate, repeat: A bar tradition celebrates the good things in people’s lives
At Friends Grille, there’s always something to cheer about.
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