West Baltimore neighborhoods
Once-segregated tennis courts now serve Black friendships and rivalries
Why some memories are best served on each side of the net.
Parish shocked, saddened by dismissal of ‘the backbone’ of Baltimore church
Rev. Paschal Morlino was removed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore amid allegations of a secret $200K settlement.
A childhood by Pimlico Race Course etched his path in horse racing industry
Aiken, who is Black, said when he was getting started, he didn’t see many Black horse owners. But he believes that’s starting to change.
Amtrak to begin demolishing properties for new West Baltimore tunnel in November
The passenger rail company will begin clearing the way for two emergency ventilation facilities in mid-November.
A joyous jokester: Family remembers 15-year-old who was shot near Gilmor Elementary
Rashid Maxwell Jr., known as “Ugg” to his loved ones, was a playful teen with a knack for fixing things, family members said.
15-year-old fatally shot near elementary school in West Baltimore
The teen was found at the intersection of Laurens and North Gilmor streets outside of Gilmor Elementary School with numerous life-threatening gunshot wounds.
A CNN writer navigates segregation in Baltimore — and in his own family
John Blake’s heartbreaking, hopeful memoir explores how the biracial author dealt with racism not only in his native city, but from his mother’s family.
Prosecutors clear officer who shot and killed Baltimore activist Tyree ‘Colion’ Moorehead
Moorehead, 48, was known as a community activist for spray-painting “No Shoot Zone” hundreds of times across Baltimore.
Little Amal brings joy, hopeful message during stop in Baltimore
The puppet brings people together through cultural celebrations in neighborhoods where refugees have built communities.
Salvation Army Central Maryland plans to move headquarters to Sandtown-Winchester
For some, it’s a sign of much-needed investment in the neighborhood
Views of Brooklyn Homes courtyard from CitiWatch Cameras
These photos show the different viewpoints BPD's CitiWatch cameras had into the main courtyard of Brooklyn Homes, where the mass shooting occurred.
West Baltimore residents want a say before Amtrak’s tunnel project leaves the station
As Amtrak moves forward with its plans for a new tunnel under West Baltimore, residents in the area feel left in the dark.
Nonprofit founder still standing 30 years after Elijah Cummings asked her to step up
Fayette Street Outreach began with a woman’s call to leadership
14-year-old girl stable after shooting in West Baltimore, police say
Officers responded around 7 p.m. to the intersection of North Pulaski and Presstman streets. Police said the girl had been shot in the 2100 block of Presstman Street.
After organizing to reopen a rec center, Sandtown group now has access to funding to do more
Here’s how a new partnership may get the group closer to its goals.
For over 60 years, she’s beautified Baltimore one head at a time
Liz’s Place has been on Pennsylvania Avenue since the 1970s.
Ain’t no mountain high enough: Pigtown Climbs raising money for climbing gym, community space
The nonprofit wants to connect Southwest Baltimore communities to the outdoors through rock climbing.
The best parks in Baltimore for relaxing
Baltimore has 20 city parks, each with their own personalities and histories. Here are some of my favorites.
Relaxed covenant greenlights Edmondson Village Shopping Center redevelopment
Unbeknownst to many, the covenant has been in place since 1945.
Telling the story of Baltimore’s water infrastructure system through … water ballet?
Fluid Movement, the aquatic-based performing arts group, used sinkholes, the Stool Fairy, Mr. Bottle, Mr. Trash Wheel and more in their performance explaining how the water in our city works.