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    Embattled East Baltimore hotel sold for huge loss
    A group of Chinese investors stands to lose its entire $47 million investment. They are claiming in a new court filing that the June auction was effectively rigged in favor of a Virginia-based private equity firm.
    The Residence Inn Baltimore at the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, located at 800 N. Wolfe St., had its grand opening in October 2017.
    Howard County wants to give $1,000 monthly payments to needy families
    Howard County is launching a guaranteed basic income pilot program to study how transformative $1,000 monthly cash payments would be for 20 needy families.
    Howard County is launching a pilot program to study just how transformative giving $1,000 a month to 20 needy families can be for them.
    State chronically undervalues vacant land in Baltimore, report finds
    A report from the Center for Land Economics suggests that state tax assessors have systematically undervalued Baltimore's vacant lots.
    The now vacant lot in Poppleton where Diane Bell's previous home stood. Photographed February 26, 2025.
    What you can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates
    It’s been almost 100 years since the U.S. had tariffs at the level they could reach next Friday.
    Trucks navigate the container yard at the Port of Baltimore’s Seagirt Marine Terminal on March 19, 2025.
    Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen enters bankruptcy after ‘painful and profound’ chapter
    In a statement, Adam Freiman, Brandon Chasen’s attorney, said his client “remains focused on seeing this process through with dignity and honesty.”
    Baltimore real estate developer Brandon Chasen agreed this week to enter bankruptcy.
    New Barnes & Noble coming to Maryland next week — with another on the way
    The store will cover nearly 20,000 square feet, with its signature B&N Café, a wide offering of toys and games, stationery items and, of course, books.
    The exterior of the new Barnes & Noble opening in Westminster
    What Kevin Plank’s 2013 trip to Dubai has to do with your surging BGE bill
    Baltimore Gas and Electric still believes that the Baltimore Peninsula will one day become a pulsating metropolis.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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