Lake Montebello sinkhole is still not fixed. It’s unclear when it will be.
The Department of Public Works previously told The Banner the city was hoping to fix the sinkhole by April of this year.
Screenshot of a WJZ segment about Lake Montebello.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles are having their best stretch of the season, and their pitching staff deserves plenty of credit
No team entered Thursday with more wins than the Orioles’ 34 since the All-Star break, and they’ve been winning at a .680 clip since the beginning of July.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (39) gets ready to pitch in a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camden Yards on Wednesday, May 17. The Orioles won game three of the series, 3-1.
Residents share gratitude, ask for more resources at Brooklyn Day shooting community forum
City officials might have expected tough questions Thursday night at a community forum following up on an investigative report of the July 2 mass shooting in Brooklyn. Instead, some community members wanted to say thanks.
Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley speaks at a Brooklyn community meeting Thursday night at Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle School.
Springsteen ‘on fire’ with peptic ulcer disease. An expert weighs in.
A gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Centerexplains what the disease is and why it could cause the Boss to take a month off.
Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at CFG Bank Arena post renovations on April 7, 2023.
Ex-Gilman teacher accused of abuse can be released home — with strict conditions, judge rules
Chris Bendann, 39, now of Baltimore, is charged in U.S. District Court in Baltimore with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of possession of child pornography.
In this photo from March 16, 2023, a lamppost outside the Gilman School in Roland Park in Baltimore is pictured.
Alonso’s owner is opening his third spot near Roland Park. Not everyone is happy.
The former Evergreen Cafe on West Cold Spring Lane is set to become an Indian restaurant owned by Binod Uprety, despite some impassioned objections from residents.
The former Evergreen Cafe, seen here in April, is set to become an Indian restaurant. But not everyone is happy with the change.
Drivers of MTA’s MobilityLink vans ratify temporary contract with private operator, union rep says
The new, temporary contract will bump pay and offer better benefits for MV Transportation employees while union leaders continue to work for a long-term deal. Drivers have complained about bedbugs in some vans.
MV employs the majority of MobilityLink drivers, mechanics and supervisors that operate under the umbrella of the Maryland Transit Administration.
Sheila Dixon enters mayor’s race, setting up rematch with Brandon Scott
Dixon enters the race well-known to many city voters as the first female mayor of Baltimore, who exited a productive term in office in disgrace following a conviction of embezzlement in 2009 after she took gift cards intended for the poor. She stepped down in 2010 after pleading guilty to perjury in a separate case.
Surrounded by supporters, Sheila Dixon announces her official run for Mayor at Gold Street Community Park on September 7, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
What to do this weekend, from free opera to Baltimore Comic-Con
Whether you want to see free opera, go to a chicken wings festival or watch a movie outside, we’ve got you covered.
Comic books are seen at Dreamers and Make Believers shop in Highlandtown. Fans of the genre may be interested in attending Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend.
Baltimore Center Stage names Tony-nominated Stevie Walker-Webb as artistic director
“What’s most important is programming things that people get really jazzed, really turned up, really excited about,” said Stevie Walker-Webb, who will start at Baltimore Center Stage on Oct. 1.
Stevie Walker-Webb is the new artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage.
What Lamar Jackson and Taylor Swift have in common
The Banner's Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer size up the Ravens’ defense, predict what kind of offense Todd Monken is going to run this season and make Week 1 predictions.
Bruce Springsteen postpones Camden Yards performance following medical advice
Springsteen said he is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the shows, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts.
Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at CFG Bank Arena post renovations on April 7, 2023.
Fire damages six rowhomes near Patterson Park
No injuries were reported, but residents say the blaze moved quickly.
A firefighter stands on the roof of a burned rowhome. A burned deck and staircase are visible. In the foreground is a Baltimore Fire Department truck.
Comptroller questions transparency of Baltimore’s emergency spending
Baltimore’s spending board considered more than $9 million worth of urgent requests or retroactive emergency items on Wednesday, an unusual pileup that comes as government operations remain frequently stymied by a dysfunctional purchasing system.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Can data catch problematic cops? After years of delay, BPD has a $2.5 million answer
A 2017 federal consent decree required the Baltimore Police Department to install an advanced “early intervention system” that will track its officers.
Police respond to a shooting near the intersection of North Eutaw and West Saratoga streets on Friday, May 26.
Bar One is closed for good, despite owner Peter Thomas’ promises
Recent court records also show Peter Thomas’ Bar One Baltimore owes hundreds of thousands of dollars to the state of Maryland.
Peter Thomas’ Bar One lounge in Baltimore has officially closed.
Archdiocese of Baltimore warns sexual abuse lawsuits under new law could lead to bankruptcy
In a letter addressed Tuesday to “Friends in Christ,” Archbishop William E. Lori said he plans to consult in the coming days with various ordained and lay leaders about how the archdiocese should respond to the new law, which goes into effect Oct. 1.
The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
State board says BGE cannot require gas regulators outside homes
The Public Service Commission decided that residents could choose whether the regulators, which maintain a set pressure in a gas system, can be located outside or inside their homes.
BGE gas regulator
Everything you need to know about the fight over external gas regulators
The issue can be complicated even for those following it closely.
Residents against the plan to install gas regulators on the outside of homes attend a news conference by attorney Thiru Vignarajah on June 15. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
How a series of errors cut off Baltimore’s access to $10 million in housing grants
The implications for this breakdown are lasting: Housing and Urban Development, which funds millions of dollars worth of homelessness eradication projects in Baltimore every year, considers how well grant recipients comply with funding rules before awarding more in subsequent years.
Excerpts from emails The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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