Over the span of roughly a decade, two different governors promised Baltimore a transformative new light rail train. But now Maryland’s largest city may have to compromise. The Red Line, a 14-mile rapid transit project endorsed by Gov. Wes Moore and envisioned to speed travel between Baltimore’s west and east side through downtown, is more likely than ever to pivot to a rapid bus line. And that’s where looking at Cleveland's BRT might help.
A recently released investigation found Cornerstone Grill & Loft over-served patrons and accepted fake IDs. Many of its underage patrons, including UMD students, ended up in the hospital, got into violent altercations and caused public disturbances.
Most council members have kept their opinions on what should happen to the incinerator close to the vest. At a meeting on the issue in September, several said they wanted to close it but appeared unenthusiastic about alternatives.
Elias Bitar, 22, of Parkville, and Aaron Walker Jr., 24, of Baltimore, were charged with attempted home invasion and first-degree assault, among other charges.
A teen girl who survived a shooting this week in Langley Park helped Prince George’s County Police detectives identify the 20-year-old gunman accused of killing a 13-year-old Any Davalos of Silver Spring in a shooting.
The Democratic blue wave that crashed across the nation washed ashore in Maryland, too, with the party expanding its reach and flipping seats from Frederick. Many residents said their votes were influenced by some of the issues roiling the rest of the country.
The 17,500-square-foot space will feature a bookstore and cafe at the Lutherville Station development. Another location, scheduled to open in Harbor East, will be Baltimore's first stand-alone Barnes & Noble bookstore in six years.
For as long as most city officials can remember, Baltimore has been required to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. Question E, approved by voters this week, would change that.
Local leaders say that County Executive Aisha Braveboy should be laser-focused on attracting developments to reinvigorate the economy, among many other priorities.