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    What Kevin Plank’s 2013 trip to Dubai has to do with your surging BGE bill

    While Kevin Plank's vision of a futuristic business hub at his Baltimore Peninsula development has yet to materialize, BGE still plans to build a massive new substation — partially on the site of this decommissioned power plant, shown here — to support the projected growth.
    Maryland’s population grew more diverse. Look up your county in these charts.
    Charts show the demographic breakdown and change in every Maryland county, plus Baltimore, in 2024.
    Maryland restarts process to redevelop State Center in Baltimore
    The state — once again — is looking to hire a consultant to develop a plan for the site.
    For years the center has been seen as a key site to unlock revival in West Baltimore
    White population declined across Maryland. These 7 counties saw gains.
    Growth in the Hispanic and Asian communities drove Maryland's population growth, offsetting decreases in the white population.
    Downtown Frederick on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
    Catonsville residents, officials raise alarm over plan to use armory for cannabis incubator
    Maryland is moving full speed ahead with plans to turn the Catonsville armory into a state-run cannabis incubator to help small businesses.
    The fiscal year 2026 budget signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore allocates money to develop the Catonsville armory into an incubator for up to 110 micro businesses that store or process marijuana into products like vapes or edibles.
    Judge dismisses Poppleton’s lawsuit of last resort against city, developer
    A federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit means that New York-based La Cité Development will continue to control much of the vacant land in the neighborhood, extending a saga that stretches back two decades.
    Sonia Eaddy, president of Poppleton Now, described the lawsuit as a last resort for her and her neighbors. A federal judge dismissed it Wednesday.

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    Dr. Ben Carson’s neighbors don’t want his solar farm. They’re running out of options to stop it.
    Dr. Ben Carson’s neighbors are opposed to his proposed solar farm in northern Baltimore County. They’re running out of options to stop it, thanks to a new Maryland law.
    Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson at an event at the White House last month.
    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.
    Otis Rolley selected to lead the Baltimore Development Corp.
    The monthslong search for a leader for the Baltimore Development Corp. comes to an end as Mayor Brandon Scott announces Otis Rolley’s selection for the role.
    Otis Rolley has been named the new CEO of the Baltimore Development Corp.
    A Columbia village center needs a facelift. No one agrees on what that means.
    Kimco, a New York-based company that owns seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge location, but the community can’t agree on what redevelopment should look like.
    Kimco Realty, a New York-based retail real estate company that purchased seven of Columbia’s 10 village centers in 2002, wants to revitalize the Hickory Ridge Village Center.
    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.

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    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.
    Baltimore County is expanding its council and redrawing districts. It hasn’t been easy.
    When the Baltimore County Council voted to expand to nine members, the decision launched a process that will take months. But making history can be messy.
    The seven-member Baltimore County Council holds a legislative session at the Old Courthouse last year.
    Chasen Cos. property on Aliceanna Street in Fells Point heads to auction
    Chasen Cos. had planned to convert the five-story building it dubbed "The Anne on Aliceanna" at 1400 Aliceanna St. into about 100 apartments and retail space.
    Baltimore real estate development firm Chasen Cos. had planned to convert a five-story building it dubbed "The Anne on Aliceanna" at 1400 Aliceanna St. into about 100 apartments and retail space.
    Going once, going twice: Bertha’s Mussels is — finally — sold at auction
    More than two years after the owners of Bertha’s Mussels called off an auction of their historic Fells Point building, the property was finally sold Thursday.
    Bertha's is closing after 50 years of service to Baltimore.
    Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
    A federal court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. The ruling from a three-judge panel came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, leaving U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump announced additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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    Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
    A federal court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. The ruling from a three-judge panel came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, leaving U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump announced additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
    For 25 years, Baltimore County undercharged developers for public improvements. That’s finally changing.
    Baltimore County was charging 1999 prices for its bond funds. This was problematic for finishing projects. It took a quarter century to fix it.
    6/16/22—Exterior of the historic Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson, the center of county government.
    Baltimore’s Cordish Cos. used stealth to sell a big-dollar casino to rural NC county
    The Cordish Companies of Baltimore acquired options to buy land. If the legislation had passed, the companies could have had a head start over any competitor.
    The Cordish Companies, a casino developer, starts hiring lobbyists in North Carolina in September 2021, two years before a bill that would end North Carolina’s long community casino ban is made public.
    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.
    Movie showings resume at Columbia’s Snowden theater — for now
    Columbia Snowden 14 and ScreenX resumed movie screenings May 9 even as the property's Florida-based owner, Sterling Organization, pursues plans to demolish the theater and build a warehouse in its place.
    The former Cinemark theater in Columbia is slated to open again by Phoenix Theatres on May 9, according to a sign on the building.
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