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Housing
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.
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.
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.
Creditors seek bankruptcy case against Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen
Unlike past cases against Chasen businesses, Monday’s petition seeks bankruptcy against Brandon Chasen.
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.
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.
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.
Her husband died suddenly. Then the inquiries for her house began.
In tragedy, some housing professionals see opportunity.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Developer Chasen Cos. is unraveling — and leaving a mess across Baltimore
Developer Chasen Cos. is leaving a mess across Baltimore City.
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.
Baltimore County Public Library takes a page from the Pratt with marquee author series
The Baltimore County Public Library is taking a page from the Pratt library’s playbook and engaging the public with lively talks, much-needed services and even some parent-and-me desks so you can take your child to the library and get some work done.
Baltimore’s proposed tax cut could come at a cost — like a new trash fee
Cutting Baltimore City property tax rates would come at a cost — about $120 million annually.
