Commentary: Nextdoor has been overrun with prejudice and misinformation
Toxicity has its grip on yet another online app.
Any disagreement suddenly means you’re the enemy, with neighbors turning on neighbors.
No, Baltimore can’t just sell the Hilton Inner Harbor because it’s losing money
Baltimore is effectively stuck pumping millions of dollars into the Inner Harbor hotel and praying that its tourism industry takes off.
The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor has been losing money. Mayor Brandon Scott has floated the idea of selling, but any transaction would be complicated.
Shake-up in Baltimore jail health care lawsuit: Medical monitor resigns, new judge at helm
The medical monitor resigned 10 days after the state of Maryland made a lengthy argument against his findings.
Photographs taken during an August tour of the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center and its medical infirmary show men in a temporary dorm sleeping on plastic "boats" in a gymnasium.
‘Profoundly dangerous’ CCC enforcer sentenced for at least 4 murders, 3 attempted murders
U.S. District Chief Judge James K. Bredar called Correy Cawthorn, a/k/a “Fat Correy,” 25, of Baltimore, "profoundly dangerous" when sentencing him on Thursday on a charge of racketeering conspiracy.
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 08:  A sign stands outside the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse, where a man accused of plotting to bomb an armed forces recruiting station will appear on December 8, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. A 21-year-old man was arrested and will appear in court in Baltimore this afternoon.
A Baltimorean says he’s the real ‘Bird’ on ‘The Wire.’ David Simon calls it a flight of fancy.
In fact, “The Wire” contained a minor character named Bird, who appeared in three episodes of the show’s first two seasons. The character, Marquis “Bird” Hilton, was part of a drug crew and also convicted of murder charges. A juicy coincidence.
Wendell Pierce and Dominic West in the HBO series The Wire.
Trainer for Baltimore boxer Gervonta Davis facing felony assault charges in Nevada
Calvin Ford, trainer for champion boxer Gervonta Davis, is facing felony assault charges in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Coach Calvin Ford shed tears upon seeing Rafiullah Yari win in the second round. “You know, he told me the other day he felt like family. So you know I’m doing my job to make a person from another country feel that way.”
Baltimore finished 2023 with 263 homicides, a historic year-over-year drop
Homicides dropped 20% last year compared to 2022, bringing Baltimore below 300 total killings for the first time since Freddie Gray’s 2015 death.
Donna Bruce holds her hand in her hands and cries during the vigil. Bruce often hosts events for bereaved mothers in Baltimore. Her son Devon died in 2021. 

Mayor Brandon Scott hosted a vigil for the homicide victims of 2023 on January 3, 2024. The names of the victims were read aloud to a crowd of people holding candles at the War Memorial Plaza in front of City Hall.
Baltimore down to one scooter operator after Link’s sudden collapse
Superpedestrian, a Massachusetts-based tech startup that was one of two scooter operators in Baltimore, pulled its operations in Baltimore and 17 other cities effective Dec. 31. Tech company Spin continues to operate in Baltimore, despite being acquired by a company that has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
A green scooter lies on the sidewalk on the left side of the frame, as a decorative fence casts a shadow on the right side.
Ekiben to drop Tackle Box from its menu — for a very practical reason
Ekiben’s Tackle Box catfish dish will be no longer available to purchase after Jan. 13 unless sales increase.
A shrimp snack and Tackle Box from Ekiben.
What’s in a name? In the case of Baby Charm, sentiment and the love of a city
Baby Charm Scott, the child of Mayor Brandon Scott and Hana Pugh, has a name full of sentiment and pride of place. I like it.
A newborn baby wrapped in a hospital swaddle with a pastel-striped hat on its head. The baby appears to be sleeping peacefully. The image is focused on the baby, with a softly blurred background to emphasize the subject.
Commentary: Proposed transportation cuts will hurt Baltimore
Maryland must continue to carry out legislative initiatives to make public transportation more available and equitable, state Sen. Cory McCray says.
Maryland must carry out legislative initiatives to make public transportation more available and equitable, state Sen. Cory McCray says.
What to do this weekend, from checking out street art to learning about European beers
Whether you want to check out street art, learn about European beer or see a renowned pianist perform, we’ve got you covered.
This is the Wall of Pride, 1601 Carey Street in Sandtown-Winchester by Ernest Shaw. The mural is a continuation of the work of late artist Pontella Mason, responsible for more than 30 pieces of public art in Baltimore City.
How blockchain might help Baltimore solve its vacant housing crisis
Though blockchain is often considered the domain of Bitcoin bros and mega-rich fraudsters in the Bahamas, Baltimore thinks it can use the technology to put a dent in its inventory of thousands of vacant homes.
Eliana Wharton and brother Christopher Wharton play outside of a vacant home on West Saratoga street during a press conference hosted by Build One Baltimore on February 16, 2023.
Dutch Courage owners aim to open ‘approachable’ spot in The Dizz building
The space of the long-beloved, former Baltimore watering hole, otherwise known as The Dizz, may be getting two new owners.
The restaurant at 300 W. 30th Street, formerly Let's Brunch Cafe and, before that, longtime icon The Dizz, has closed.
Man charged in ambush, killing of Baltimore officer found competent to stand trial
One of the men charged in the murder of Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley has been found competent to stand trial, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
A Baltimore City School Police car sits in a Remington parking lot on Monday, April 17.
Prosecutors drop illegal ammunition possession case against supervisor at Safe Streets site
The FBI on Oct. 26 raided the Safe Streets outpost in Belair-Edison. The full extent of the investigation, and how much it involves the city’s flagship anti-gun violence program, remains unclear.
A man in a T-shirt with a white beard stands in front of a red door with a Safe Streets sticker on it.
Light rail fares resume after courtesy pause following service suspension
Payments for light rail passes and fares resume Wednesday after a courtesy pause for riders during the ongoing service restoration.
Exterior of a Light Rail train heading to BWI Airport at Camden Station in Baltimore on 8/11/22.
The Dish: Why did this 43-year-old Thai Restaurant in Waverly suddenly close?
Thai Restaurant on Greenmount Avenue’s sudden closure confused long-time customers and local leaders. The 43-year-old eatery is leaving, but not for the reasons you might think.
Billy and Soy stand Tuesday in an empty dining room that once served the Waverly neighborhood for 43 years.
A Black business renaissance is blooming on Mount Vernon’s Read Street
Read Street has become a vibrant community of Black-owned residences, buildings, and businesses with five Black-owned stores opening in just the two years since pandemic lockdowns abated.
Mount Vernon Records on Read St. Adam Galaxy Vintage Showroom also pictured
After co-founder’s death, EcoMap’s new CEO has been keeping their shared dream alive
After the September killing of his friend and co-founder, Sherrod Davis is finding comfort in keeping their shared dream alive.
EcoMap co-founder and CEO Sherrod Davis leads a team meeting at at the EcoMap headquarters on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Davis was appointed as CEO in October, following the death of co-founder Pava LaPere. (Wesley Lapointe/for The Baltimore Banner)
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