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    Baltimore County Council stiff-arms affordable housing project in Towson

    Councilman Todd K. Crandell and his Baltimore County colleagues opposed an additional $2 million loan for a Towson affordable housing complex.
    Cockeysville home that was the scene of two notorious crimes is for sale
    A Baltimore County home, known for the Browning murders and David Linthicum incident, is listed for sale in Cockeysville.
    A double exposure photograph of 10905 Powers Avenue in Cockeysville, the home where David Linthicum shot a police officer in 2023, and trees in the yard.
    Contentious affordable housing project in Towson faces another test
    The team behind Red Maple Place is asking a reluctant Baltimore County Council for more money.
    A rendering shows Homes for American's plan for Red Maple Place, an apartment building on Joppa Road that would have 50 affordably priced units and six market-rent units. A Circuit Court judge has given a green light to the controversial proposal.
    Your lease will come with a ‘bill of rights.’ Here’s what that means.
    The bill of rights in Maryland will include new protections in the 2024 law, such as capping security deposits at one month’s rent and more.
    The law that mandated the tenants’ bill of rights also allows evictions to be postponed out of medical necessity or during extreme weather.
    Racist covenants still exist in this Towson neighborhood. Here’s what some residents are doing about it.
    Some in the Stoneleigh neighborhood want to get rid of racist covenants that prohibited African Americans and others from living there. But they must get every homeowner to sign off.
    The historic Stoneleigh neighborhood was founded in 1922 along York Road in Towson.
    Creditors seek bankruptcy case against Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen
    Unlike past cases against Chasen businesses, Monday’s petition seeks bankruptcy against Brandon Chasen.
    Three creditors are seeking a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case against Brandon Chasen, which could force him to turn over his possession to repay debts.

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    A state senator aided a disgraced developer’s ‘affordable’ East Baltimore project
    Sen. Cory McCray’s involvement in Ronald Lipscomb’s proposed apartment building raised alarms, ethical concerns, emails show.
    Parcel B, a sliver of land between Ashland Avenue and E. Madison Street is currently being used as a parking lot.
    Buying a house in Howard County? You may be waiting a while
    Healthy real estate markets typically have about a six-month supply of homes at any given time. Howard County has just a few weeks’ worth.
    Felicia Novotny Davis’ neighborhood in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025. in Columbia, Md. on Monday, June 9, 2025.
    Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes
    The investment came with a call for increased urgency from the city.
    Community members from across Baltimore’s congregations and housing coalitions stand in unity at a press conference about the state of vacant housing in the city at Greater Harvest Baptist Church on Sunday.
    Her husband died suddenly. Then the inquiries for her house began.
    In tragedy, some housing professionals see opportunity.
    Molly and her son, Henry, play at a park near their home.
    Baltimore’s permit backlog was bad. A new system made things worse.
    So far, the promised overhaul of Baltimore's permit backlog hasn't worked, according to city data.
    Several homes slated for renovation on Mura Street in East Baltimore’s Johnston Square neighborhood are missing roofs.

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    Times are hard. Here’s who to call for rent and housing help in Maryland.
    If you’re worried about being able to stay in your home, there are resources available in Maryland.
    A string of fires in Hampden has left neighbors suspicious and on edge
    Rumors are swirling in the aftermath of four fires on Keswick Road in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore City.
    Baltimore City firefighters mop up a five-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Keswick Road in October 2024.
    Baltimore’s top YIMBYs want to erase zoning rules blocking more housing
    A package of five bills will attempt to make it easier to build and redevelop Baltimore City properties.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott holds a press conference announcing the Housing Options and Opportunity Act at City Hall on Monday.
    Local workforce development organization falls victim to Trump cuts
    As the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion, one of Baltimore's workforce development organizations loses funding.
    Jennifer Dewees, president of MCCEI, speaks at the first Annual Maryland Tradeswomen Summit in March.
    Mayor Scott extends protection from ‘predatory’ tax sale, but some want more
    It’s become of the mayor’s signature policies, but advocates are pushing him to up the ante.
    Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center in downtown Baltimore on Monday, April 21, 2025

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    Mayor Scott extends protection from ‘predatory’ tax sale, but some want more
    It’s become of the mayor’s signature policies, but advocates are pushing him to up the ante.
    Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center in downtown Baltimore on Monday, April 21, 2025
    Twice as many Baltimoreans needed an emergency shelter in the last 2 years
    The number of people using Baltimore’s emergency shelter system for overnight stays has doubled in the last two years, the latest city data shows.
    The encampment in Brooklyn Park features several tents in circle with Pam Macapagal's shelter in the center.
    A ‘pro-growth’ candidate wants to shake up the Baltimore County executive race
    In a heated field, Nick Stewart seeks to highlight his platform as “pro-growth” and “progressive” in Baltimore County executive race.
    Nick Stewart on his porch on March 29, 2025, at home in Catonsville.
    Developer Chasen Cos. is unraveling — and leaving a mess across Baltimore
    Developer Chasen Cos. is leaving a mess across Baltimore City.
    Work at 1400 Aliceanna St., a major Chasen Cos. development, has been stopped for months.
    How a Maryland voter priority was left behind in a busy legislative session
    The Wes Moore administration struggled to repeat its success with housing policy in 2025.
    Gov. Wes Moore, right, during the first day of Maryland’s legislative session in January.
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