North Baltimore neighborhoods

    ‘Doing what we do best’: Abell neighborhood residents come together after June fires
    The cause of the fires remains under investigation, although neighbors say the burning of pride flags at the homes suggests a hate crime.
    John Washko, one of the victims of the fire, is photographed in the burned out home and looks for salvageable items from the fire.
    Class Stories: The pottery wheel is a difficult tool. Here’s what you should know to take it on.
    Arts and culture writer Imani Spence tells readers of her first wheel throwing class.
    Imani Spence's clay creations from first session, taken on her iPhone 6.
    ‘I do regret what I did’: Baltimore man gets 22 years for setting ex-girlfriend’s home on fire
    After an initial plea deal was thrown out by a judge, Luther Trent pleads guilty to attempted murder and arson.
    6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
    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.
    Work colleagues Uhmar Alston and Brenda Wintrode discovered they both love treasure hunting at thrift stores. Alston, an executive assistant, and Wintrode, a state government reporter at The Baltimore Banner are pictured here with their purchases at the Goodwill Retail Store at 6999 Reisterstown Rd. in Baltimore on August 26, 2022.
    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.
    Oakland Athletics' Rick Honeycutt, Jose Canseco, Walt Weiss, and Vance Law (left to right), walk past and greet President George Bush, Queen Elizabeth II, and Barbara Bush following a game against the Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland
    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.
    A student raises his hand to get his teacher’s attention inside Hampstead Hill Academy on 8/29/22. Monday was the first day back to school for Baltimore City students.
    History calling: Baltimore artist adorns abandoned phone booths across the city
    Artist who turned the city’s salt boxes into an art form has found a new place to display her work — abandoned pay phones.
    A pay phone art installation at a Baltimore gas station created by local artist Juliet Ames, as seen on 9/7/22. The Baltimore-based artist is known for her decorated salt boxes.
    Artist shares her light with others ... and it’s neon
    Trying a new hobby by chance brightened an entrepreneurial path for this West Baltimore native.
    Selena Carter works at her studio. She's currently teaching a masterclass for beginner who's interested in creating neon lights.
    Baltimore man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter after 3-year-old daughter fatally overdoses on fentanyl
    Jerome Faulkner, 39, of Belair-Edison, was sentenced to five years in prison.
    6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
    MOM’s Organic Market employees in Hampden vote overwhelmingly to unionize
    The unionization vote followed a months-long organizing effort by staff members at the Hampden grocery store, who said they were fighting for higher wages and more paid time off .
    MOM’s Organic Market Rotunda in Hampden on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
    Baltimore Police officer to serve 30 days for assaulting two men outside Popeyes in Radnor-Winston
    Officer Edmond Leamon, a more than 15-year veteran, entered Alford pleas to second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
    7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
    ‘Unconscionable:’ 7 shot, 1 fatally, in Northwest Baltimore, police report
    The shooting happened before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Park Heights and Shirley avenues, Baltimore Police reported.
    Seven people were shot — one of them fatally — on Wednesday after two individuals got out a car and began firing at a group gathered at an intersection in Northwest Baltimore
    Roland Water Tower park plans would cut off gateway to history, residents say
    A safe haven. A gateway to home. Roland Water Tower has a deeper meaning to longtime residents and visitors in North Baltimore.
    Members of the Hoes Heights Action Committee come together to adovate for the park and Roland Water Tower to honor the history of the neighborhood amidst upcoming changes.
    Charm City Table’s restaurant picks in Belvedere and Mid-Govans
    A brewery, food hall, Senegalese restaurant and smokehouse make up the eclectic mix of food options in these neighborhoods.
    A beer flight at Full Tilt Brewing.
    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.
    Artist aims to breathe new life into mysterious coffin found in North Baltimore park
    Artist Ashley Kidner hopes to breathe new life into the casket of Mathilda Lorenz with an art project. The British-born artist lives in Wyman Park, just a few blocks from the streambed where the coffin — which bears a nameplate with the date of 1882— was found. Kidner takes us into his studio and shares his plans.
    Artist Ashley Kidner brings all of the pieces of Mathilda Lorenz’s empty casket to the outside of his garage on July 28, 2022. The mysterious casket was originally found down by a stream in Wyman Park.
    ‘This is a town of ingenuity’: Raunjiba Design Center wants to be a resource for artists, creatives
    No ideas are too big or small at Raunjiba Design Center, which opened in August 2021. The Remington center is a way for Scott Tucker and his wife, Melani Dowdy, to pursue their individual passions — interior design and fashion — and also serve as a resource and hub for artists, designers, builders and creatives.
    Owners of Raunjiba Melani Dowdy and Scott Tucker, Tuesday, June 26, 2022
    Charm City Table on crab cakes, farm-to-table and other great restaurants in Hamilton-Lauraville
    Hamilton and Lauraville is home to some of the city's best restaurant fare, from crab cakes to vegan donuts.
    Mussels from Maggie's Farm.
    No exaggeration, deer are everywhere in the Baltimore area
    As part our “Better Baltimore” series, we explored Maryland’s relationship with its deer populations and the complexities involved in curbing their numbers.
    A deer in the grounds of Lake Roland Park in Baltimore County.
    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.
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