Roland Park Community Foundation wants to open a park for everyone
The foundation is $1 million away from ownership.
The Roland Park Community Foundation has started raising funds to help create a 20 acre public park in Roland Park, Md., on January 20, 2023.
Westgate residents oppose development proposals for abandoned school
An online petition asks Baltimore’s Department of Housing and Community Development to reject proposals and accept new ideas for the former school at 201 N. Bend Road.
The exterior of a closed school building at 201 N. Bend Road in Westgate on 1/25/23. Development ideas were proposed for the vacant school property, but residents weren't completely sold on the options.
Fire death occurred at home owned by investors connected to beleaguered ABC Capital
Brittany Wolf, 32, died of smoke inhalation Jan. 17 after a fire broke out at a vacant home in the 400 block of N. East Ave.
A memorial is set up for Brittany Wolf on the steps of a vacant home in East Baltimore where she died of smoke inhalation.
Ex-officer takes stand, denies stealing from Mexican cartel bust in last Gun Trace Task Force fallout case
Federal prosecutors’ case relies on Ethan Glover’s ex-fiancée and a tally sheet from a Mexican cartel member.
Baltimore Police Det. Ethan Glover, right, walks out of the downtown Baltimore federal courthouse with his attorney, Joseph Murtha, after a motions hearing Friday. Glover is accused of stealing money from a search warrant scene in 2016.
Is the Baltimore Police Department de-escalating too much? Consent decree judge wants to know
The judge described it as a "very awkward, even ugly question."
6/29/22—A detail of the Baltimore Police Department crest seen on a lectern in Baltimore City Police Headquarters.
Orioles acquire starter Cole Irvin in trade with Oakland
Irvin could be the lone left-hander in Baltimore’s rotation once spring training breaks.
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Cole Irvin #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the top of the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at RingCentral Coliseum on September 06, 2022 in Oakland, California.
Austin Voth, Orioles avoid arbitration, agree at $1.85 million
Voth’s deal includes a $2.45 million team option for 2024 that can escalate by up to $500,000 .
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 25:  Austin Voth #51 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 25, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
6 key takeaways from The Baltimore Banner’s tax sale investigation
Some 41,000 properties have gone through the tax sale since 2016, leading to high bills for homeowners, hefty profits for lien holders and prolonged housing vacancies.
Photo collage of property tax bill with graphic representing liened homes in Baltimore City's Black butterfly.
How Baltimore property tax sales work: an illustrated guide
This illustrated guide explains how a Baltimore City homeowner may lose their property in a tax sale.
Hand lettering that says "Tax sales in Baltimore: a guide" floats over row home and man.
What’s your tax sale story?
How has Baltimore’s tax sale system affected you? Help us tell the story by sharing your own.
A boarded-up side window of a vacant home in the Easterwood neighborhood that is owned by an ABC Capital investor.
Tax sale nightmare: How an unpaid bill can cost Baltimore homeowners thousands, or even their homes
Some 41,000 properties have gone through the city’s tax sale since 2016, a Baltimore Banner investigation found, threatening home ownership and prolonging vacancies in majority-Black neighborhoods.
Photo collage of property tax bill with warning about tax lien being sold at auction, seal of city of Baltimore, and blurry top of a row house.
How to protect your home from a tax sale
Illustration of older man pushing property bill of $2000, check for $750, and various months worth of interest away from his row house.
15-year-old Forest Park High School student killed in Northwest Baltimore
The boy was found right after dismissal about a block from school property, police said
Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Marilyn Mosby’s defense attorneys explain why they should be allowed to withdraw from her case
Lead attorney A. Scott Bolden says the prospect of being held in contempt means he “must, understandably, focus on his own interests, not the interests of his client.”
Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby arrives in court flanked by her attorney, A. Scott Bolden, left, and husband, City Council President Nick Mosby.
Experimental theater Single Carrot to close after 15 years
The staff and board of Single Carrot Theatre have decided to close the curtain after more than 60 performances of known and original works.
Baltimore leaders say they need up to $39M to fight fires amid working truck shortage
The Baltimore City Fire Department is proposing three different options to recoup its dwindling vehicle fleet of fire trucks but the scenarios as suggested to city leaders, may force the city council to make some hard decisions next budget cycle.
There was a two alarm fire along the 400 block of South Monroe Street in the Carrollton Ridge neighborhood in Baltimore in December 2022.
James Beard Awards recognize Ekiben and Foraged chefs — but not Cindy Wolf
While the rest of the world is looking at the Oscar nominees, foodies’ eyes are on the James Beard Awards.
Fried oysters at Charleston.
Flatspot Records founder on disturbin’ the peace with Baltimore hardcore
Che Figueroa, founder and co-owner of Flatspot Records, talks about the origins of the Disturbin’ The Peace festival ahead of the sold-out show Saturday at Baltimore Soundstage.
Founder and Co-Owner, Che Figueroa, of Flatspot Records, takes a portrait in front of Soundstage where his sold out artists will be performing on Jan. 28th in Baltimore, Md., January 23, 2023.
The Dish: Another Fells Point institution heads to auction
One-Eyed Mike’s will be auctioned off next month, raising questions about the future of a longtime watering hole and 3,500 bottles of Grand Marnier.
The Grand Marnier club at One-Eyed Mike's has 3,500 members.
Baltimore Area Wrestling Notebook: Week 7
Gilman’s Sherlock is on a roll; Owings Mills reigns at Digital Harbor; No. 1 Mount St. dominates
Gilman's Emmitt Sherlock faced off against South Carroll's Mike Pizzuto in the  138-pound match during last week's tri-meet at South Carroll. Sherlock defeated the two-time Class 2A-1A champion in 
the third overtime period.
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