The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.
(l to r)  Anne Arundel County Democratic incumbent Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Republican candidate Jessica Haire,  Howard County  Republican candidate Allan Kittleman, and Howard County Democratic incumbent Calvin Ball.
Democrat Calvin Ball wins 2nd term as Howard County executive; Pittman locked in tough fight for reelection in Anne Arundel
In two Baltimore suburbs, Democratic county executives are seeking to fend off Republican challengers who distanced themselves from the party's far-right gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, while aggressively raising money.
(l to r)  Anne Arundel County Democratic incumbent Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County Republican candidate Jessica Haire,  Howard County  Republican candidate Allan Kittleman, and Howard County Democratic incumbent Calvin Ball.
Republicans seek to retake county executive posts in Anne Arundel, Howard counties
While Anne Arundel's Democratic county executive Steuart Pittman is seeking to stave off a well-funded challenge from Republican Jessica Haire, Democratic Howard County Executive Calvin Ball faces a rematch with the man he unseated four years ago, Republican Allan Kittleman.
Brian Oliver flips through an agreement with MV Realty of Maryland, LLC, inside of his home in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Baltimore lawmaker takes aim at ‘predatory’ real estate practices
State Del. Marlon Amprey plans to introduce legislation that would restrict exclusive right-to-list agreements that offer cash but lock homeowners into long-term contracts.
Brian Oliver poses for a portrait outside of his home in Baltimore, MD, Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Real estate firm lures in homeowners with quick cash. But some say there’s a ‘predatory’ 40-year catch
Hundreds of Maryland homeowners have signed “homeowner benefit” agreements with MV Realty that lawyers, real estate professionals and consumer advocates have described as predatory and deceptive.
People standing in the road blocking traffic. One person is sitting in a chair. Tents are visible in the background.
Protesters block ramp onto I-83 in response to city plan to remove homeless encampment
Residents of the encampment received notices Thursday afternoon that the area is reserved under a permit and would be cleared on Friday.
Terrel Askew, 35, Hieu Truong, 38, and Loraine Arikat, 26, all from Baltimore hold up signs in support of affordable housing. A rally in support of the BMOREEquitable Council Bill 22-0195, which demands equitable and affordable housing options for all, took place outside of 401 Light Street on October 3, 2022.
Baltimore may require some developers to set aside affordable housing. But a compromise bill doesn’t go as far as many other cities
Dozens of people gathered at a rally Monday to support a measure that would require some developers to provide more affordable housing in the city.
A Spirit airlines plane takes off from Miami International Airport on July 27, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Spirit Airlines Inc. shareholders are voting whether to merge with Frontier Airlines or JetBlue Airways Corp.
Midair ‘fire balls’ force Spirit Airlines Orlando flight to return to Baltimore
Spirit Airlines wrote that the plane experienced a “mechanical issue,” and said that the plane would be removed from service and inspected by maintenance staff.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Help for renters; Towson U protest; grabbing a cold one
Baltimore is committing more money to help residents facing eviction following pressure from housing advocates and news coverage.
Large house sheltering one family on left, multiple families and individuals on right
Proposed zoning code overhaul would end single-family zoning in Baltimore
A new proposal before the Baltimore City Council could dramatically rewrite the city’s building regulations, banning single-family zoning policies that advocates argue have driven housing scarcity and more than a century of segregation.
A masked woman speaking at a lectern next to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh holding a poster with photos of Westminster Management property.
Jared Kushner’s apartment company settles Maryland lawsuit over alleged tenant mistreatment
The suit argued Westminster charged tenants illegal fees and failed to maintain the properties and aggressively and “illegally” used Maryland’s eviction laws.
Calendar pages pile up between tenant and life ring
Rental assistance delays leave Baltimore tenants at risk as courts clear eviction backlog
A surge in demand for rental assistance funds by people imminently facing eviction and diminishing landlord participation is straining the city's rental assistance office.
The Painted Ladies in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore.
How studying Baltimore’s architecture teaches you about the city
Banner housing reporter Sophie Kasakove shares her favorite bits of Baltimore architecture and what she's been able to learn about them.
Charles Jackson of DPW guides residents to the water line where each resident received several gallons of water. Baltimore officials are advising residents of the Sandtown-Winchester and Harlem Park neighborhoods to boil their water before drinking it. E.coli was detected in samples taken from three addresses.
E. coli contamination highlights challenges in updating Baltimore’s aging water system
With an average age of 75 years, Baltimore’s old water pipes have become increasingly vulnerable to the kinds of contamination that occurred last week.
Bryson Mason, 3, does his part to help distribute water. Maryland Candidate for Governor Dan Cox stops in West Baltimore to distribute water to the communities affected by the E.coli scare. He was assisted by Maryland House of Delegrates candidate Zuleika Baysmore, District 40.
Is Baltimore’s water safe to drink? Here’s the latest on what residents need to know
The area covered by a boil-water advisory has been reduced, but city officials still haven’t determined what caused the E. coli contamination.
The historical vacant homes in Poppleton.
Vacant properties cost Baltimore at least $200 million a year, report estimates
The economic and social costs of the city’s vacant housing crisis “far exceed the investment needed to bring them back to productive use,” the report argues.
Eviction notices taped onto doors and windows
For some Maryland landlords, filing for eviction is a monthly routine. Tenants pay the price
Thanks to the state's cheap and easy filing process, eviction filing rates in Maryland far outpace those of neighboring states, creating additional costs for tenants.
Various people crushed and flattened by giant checks
Steep increases in rents put squeeze on budgets of Baltimore residents
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, median rents for new leases in Baltimore City have increased by 18.8 percent.
Red tents occupy the lawn at the homeless encampment outside City Hall on August 17, 2022. The Black Community Development Coalition and homeless advocates set up an encampment Wednesday at the War Memorial Plaza to encourage Baltimore leaders to make the encampments around the city more of a priority.
Activists set up tents outside Baltimore City Hall, demand solutions to homelessness crisis
Advocates for homeless people erected a tent encampment early Wednesday to draw attention to the city’s crisis and the encampments they say are popping up across Baltimore.
Nick Frisone sits at his home after receiving his long lost 2020 ballot. Along with Nick, numerous neighbors on his block recieved their 2020 ballots 2 years late.
Better late than never? Highlandtown neighbors receive long-lost 2020 ballots
In September of 2020, Nick Frisone received an email from the United States Postal Service’s “informed delivery” service notifying him that his and his mother’s election ballots were scheduled for delivery. They never arrived.
Vacant houses in the Black butterfly and construction in the white L of Baltimore
Baltimore tax credit system is ‘highly inequitable,’ city budget office report says
The report found that tax credits are being applied not only inequitably, but inefficiently, providing overly generous breaks.
Load More Stories
Oh no!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.