T.J. Smith outlines a grand vision for Baltimore. He even invokes the name of developer James Rouse, mastermind of the planned community Columbia, Maryland, when talking about rebuilding neighborhoods in the city with an eye toward walkability. “We have to envision Baltimore in the same way where, as we rebuild areas of our city, we […]
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Officer seen beating man in viral video has resigned from the BPD
The Baltimore police officer seen repeatedly punching a man in the head and taking the man down to the ground in a video that went viral over the weekend has resigned from the department, Interim Commissioner Gary Tuggle said at a press conference today.
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19 theater shows to see in Baltimore in April
Baltimore’s theater scene includes more than 35 professional and independent theater companies. This month, which includes the fourth anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death, several theaters are presenting shows that touch on social justice topics. Other theatrical offerings include new works, contemporary productions, comedy classics and a range of […]
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Commissioner pick Joel Fitzgerald meets the media
Forth Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, Mayor Catherine Pugh’s pick to head the Baltimore Police Department, pledged in a press conference today that, if confirmed by the City Council, he will work to rebuild the community’s trust in the beleaguered agency.“I think we have a very great opportunity to mend some of the broken fences, […]
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Another Freddie Gray Case Officer Cleared of All Administrative Charges
Lt. Brian Rice, the highest ranking officer on the scene on the day Freddie Gray’s spinal cord was severed, was cleared of any wrongdoing today by a police trial board.
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Wednesday Morning Headlines: Mosby talks Freddie Gray case and re-election; City to track data for availability of drug treatment; and more
ONE-ON-ONE | Marilyn Mosby talks crime & justice — Fox 45 Baltimore Health Department planning system to track data on drug treatment availability — Baltimore Sun Winter storm warning north of Baltimore — WBAL-TV Wine Market Bistro in Locust Point to close its dining room after nearly 14 years — BBJ DC tops national credit […]
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Weekend Events Calendar: MLK Day, Poe’s Birthday, Black & White Party and more
The celebrations return with a birthday party for the city’s greatest writer and a night out to mark Enoch Pratt’s most lasting contribution. Elsewhere, check out the museum at night, new plays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities and more.
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Officer Caesar Goodson, Van Driver in Freddie Gray’s Death, Acquitted by Trial Board
The police van driver once accused in court of giving Freddie Gray a “rough ride” won’t face any punishment from the Baltimore Police Department.
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Pugh Says Crime Has Improved with Initiative; Section of Downtown Closed by Water Main Break; and More
Court to hear bid to dismiss lawsuit in Freddie Gray case — AP Mayor Pugh says Baltimore’s crime situation showing improvement after she launched new initiative — Baltimore Sun Foraged to Replace Aromes in Hampden This Month — Baltimore magazine Mike Wallace: Ravens, Steelers Have ‘Big-Time Respect’ For Each Other — PressBox Water Main Break […]
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Baltimore Private Schools Embroiled in Controversy from Racially Charged Social Media Photos
Some of Baltimore’s private schools are in the worst kind of spotlight this week, thanks to some deplorable Halloween antics from a group of students and an alum.
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Stephen Malkmus discusses his lyrical references to Baltimore
Pavement singer Stephen Malkmus has no obvious connections to Baltimore, and yet the city has appeared in his lyrics three times. He did it first in “Transport is Arranged” on Pavement’s fourth album, 1997’s “Brighten the Corners,” and then twice with his post-Pavement band, the Jicks.
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Lt. Brian Rice’s Trial Board Hearing Underway; Korryn Gaines’ Family Adds to Lawsuit Against Police; and More
GM’s rental service reaches Baltimore, helping ‘gig’ economy — AP Where Maryland’s marijuana businesses will be located — BBJ Administrative trial for Brian Rice begins — WYPR Previous gun case reopened in Radee Prince investigation — WBAL-TV Attorneys for Korryn Gaines’ 6-year-old son file new claims against Baltimore County police — Baltimore Sun
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: UMMC Midtown violated rules with patient dumping, feds say; Mosby talks through her time as state’s attorney; and more
Federal regulators say University of Maryland hospital violated rules in patient dumping case — Baltimore Sun A block party for arabbers and horse lovers — Baltimore Brew These two Baltimore biotech hubs are partnering to help scientist-entrepreneurs — Technical.ly Marilyn Mosby: From Freddie Gray to GTTF — The Real News Sliders Bar & Grille Owner […]
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: One-on-one with Ivan Bates, SAO candidate; D.C.-Baltimore Hyperloop route unveiled; and more
Ivan Bates: State’s Attorney’s Race From Freddie Gray to GTTF — The Real News Residents, Developers Come To Agreement Taking Controversial Gas Station Out Of Towson Project — WBAL Carmelo Anthony, MTV, NAACP say they’re helping send Baltimore kids to March for Our Lives in D.C. — Baltimore Sun Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveils proposed […]
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In Penn North, a former BPD detective pushes to build a new youth and community center
Neighbors once called it “The Plantation”—not with the grim historical undertone you might expect for the largely black community of Penn North, but with a more playful reference to the property’s exterior. The three-story home at 2521 Woodbrook Ave. is uniquely set back from the otherwise row home-lined street, and sports a Southern-style second-floor balcony […]
