East Baltimore neighborhoods
Filling voids: Keeping the legacy of a community organizer in East Baltimore
Rocky Brown died in August at the age of 68, and many are missing his presence in the neighborhood.
Where to play Pokémon Go in Baltimore
The augmented-reality mobile game launched in 2016 and millions of people are still playing.
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.
Right now is not forever: What my mother’s addiction taught me about hope and grace
Baltimore poet Kondwani Fidel shares a deeply personal essay about his mother and the highs and lows of battling drug addiction.
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.
7 tips and hacks for living in Baltimore
Whether you’re new to Baltimore or a longtime resident, here are some great hacks for making living in Charm City easier.
New Latino cultural center opening in Highlandtown
The center, La Casa de la Cultura, has been a long-sought-after dream for those looking to celebrate Latino culture and experiences.
Five Baltimore City basketball courts where I learned life lessons
Poet Wallace Lane shares the basketball courts that helped him build his confidence.
In Southeast Baltimore, Latino families face barriers in child care
In Baltimore, these pockets of lack of access to providers concentrate in the Southeast and South region of the city.
A Baltimore village helped get this singer to the Metropolitan Opera
When a Daniel Rich moves into his purpose, it is a triumph for the village.
How to fall in love with Baltimore’s past through archival video
A list of arts and culture editor Lawrence Burney’s favorite throwback Baltimore-related YouTube discoveries.
Unlike surrounding areas, Baltimore City doesn’t have a nurse in every school
Baltimore City's health department is struggling to provide a nurse for every city public school.
Baltimore Banner East Baltimore neighborhood reporter wants to hear from you
Clara Longo de Freitas wants to tell stories of what makes Baltimore, well, Baltimore.
Cox victorious in Republican primary for governor; Democratic contest unclear with Moore leading early
Hundreds of thousands of election day and mail-in ballots were yet to be counted.
Bands prepare to hit the road for the return of Baltimore Carnival
After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean carnival is set to return to Baltimore at Lake Clifton Park. The two-day festival will include a parade, live music, food and much more family-friendly entertainment.
Residents push for traffic calming on Orleans street
Residents have won some changes but say more needs to be done.
‘Catastrophic failures’ at wastewater treatment plant have triggered a state takeover, a lawsuit and outrage
The Back River plant is discharging sewage above and beyond permitted limits, according to a state environmental report.
How to enjoy an Orioles game with outside food
Tasty and unusual foods to bring to an O’s game — yes, including spaghetti.
Baltimore’s budget covers a fraction of nonnative invasive plant removal. These city residents are filling in the gaps.
Baltimore City Weed Warriors are protecting city parks from weeds and invasive plants, doing work the city can't afford.
What Baltimore can learn from other cities that have tackled vacant properties
The Baltimore Banner went looking for examples of how other cities have addressed vacant and blighted housing. These are some of their stories.