East Baltimore neighborhoods
Johns Hopkins Hospital’s accreditation is at risk because it ‘poses a threat to patients,’ accreditor says
Surveyors flagged problems in the medical center’s food preparation facilities, primarily the kitchen in one of the hospital’s original buildings, and pointed out various pieces of furniture in need of repair.
East Baltimore community organizer fights for a ramp on his home
Federal laws don’t require landlords to pay for accommodations for tenants with disabilities.
How to properly thrift shop in Baltimore
Two Banner employees who bonded over a love of secondhand stores share their best tips for thrifting success.
‘The first holy day of the year’: Ravens fans kick off football season by celebrating a win
In this football city, fans have high hopes for a winning season.
When Queen Elizabeth II watched the Orioles in Baltimore and her other visits to Maryland
Queen Elizabeth II made just a few trips to the United States. One visit, in the early ’90s, including taking in an Orioles game in Baltimore.
Baltimore City teachers love their students, but a quarter may leave, survey finds
A Fund for Educational Excellence survey of more than 400 teachers shows about half of Baltimore City school teachers are satisfied with their jobs and are motivated to stay because of the obligation they feel for their students. On the other hand, nearly a quarter said they weren't sure they would return after this school year, and they cited paperwork and student behavior as two reasons.
City to conduct traffic calming study on Orleans Street
The study, which will be conducted between Washington Street and Ellwood Avenue, will take six months and comes after years of neighborhood complaints.
Filling voids: Keeping the legacy of a community organizer in East Baltimore
Rocky Brown died in August at the age of 68, and many are missing his presence in the neighborhood.
Where to play Pokémon Go in Baltimore
The augmented-reality mobile game launched in 2016 and millions of people are still playing.
For decades, African American communities have been without enough local banking storefronts
The brunt of dwindling banking options is felt more in certain areas of Baltimore.
Right now is not forever: What my mother’s addiction taught me about hope and grace
Baltimore poet Kondwani Fidel shares a deeply personal essay about his mother and the highs and lows of battling drug addiction.
New Latino cultural center opening in Highlandtown
The center, La Casa de la Cultura, has been a long-sought-after dream for those looking to celebrate Latino culture and experiences.
7 tips and hacks for living in Baltimore
Whether you’re new to Baltimore or a longtime resident, here are some great hacks for making living in Charm City easier.
Better late than never? Highlandtown neighbors receive long-lost 2020 ballots
In September of 2020, Nick Frisone received an email from the United States Postal Service’s “informed delivery” service notifying him that his and his mother’s election ballots were scheduled for delivery. They never arrived.
Five Baltimore City basketball courts where I learned life lessons
Poet Wallace Lane shares the basketball courts that helped him build his confidence.
In Southeast Baltimore, Latino families face barriers in child care
In Baltimore, these pockets of lack of access to providers concentrate in the Southeast and South region of the city.
A Baltimore village helped get this singer to the Metropolitan Opera
When a Daniel Rich moves into his purpose, it is a triumph for the village.
Unlike surrounding areas, Baltimore City doesn’t have a nurse in every school
Baltimore City's health department is struggling to provide a nurse for every city public school.
How to fall in love with Baltimore’s past through archival video
A list of arts and culture editor Lawrence Burney’s favorite throwback Baltimore-related YouTube discoveries.
Baltimore Banner East Baltimore neighborhood reporter wants to hear from you
Clara Longo de Freitas wants to tell stories of what makes Baltimore, well, Baltimore.
