A coalition of housing advocates is calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass laws that would allow Baltimore City and Maryland counties to prevent evictions without cause, and is also promoting eviction prevention programs and ensuring fair background checks for housing.
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Posted inWeekend Events
Baltimore Weekend Events: Valentine’s Day, RENT in Concert, Burlesque, and more.
Whether you’re looking for a way to spend Valentine’s Day weekend with someone special, or show yourself some love with a solo date, this weekend presents some exciting activities throughout Baltimore.
Posted inTop Headlines
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Higher BGE bills stress Baltimore customers; Maryland sues real estate tech company and landlords for inflating rent; Dog respiratory illness cases rise; and more.
BGE addresses concerns after customers in the Baltimore area see big increase in electric bills — WJZ Maryland sues real estate technology company, landlords for inflating rent for 100,000 apartments — The Baltimore Sun BARCS suspends dog intakes as canine respiratory illness cases rise — WMAR Well-known Fells Point corner to become a diner once […]
Posted inColumbia
Howard County group to hold town hall demanding rent stabilization
A Howard County group will host a town hall Nov. 15 to discuss what they consider shortcomings of the county executive’s rent stabilization proposal, which they feel would leave many tenants without adequate protection.
Posted inWeekend Events
Baltimore Weekend Events: Stevie Nicks, RENT, Valentine’s Performances, and more.
From a Stevie Nicks concert to an adult karaoke night and more, there are lots of ways to celebrate love this weekend in Baltimore.
Posted inEvents
Iron Crow Theatre’s production of ‘Rent’ coming to M&T Bank Exchange, Feb. 16-18
Iron Crow Theatre will present five performances of “RENT” this month at the M&T Bank Exchange events space next to the Hippodrome Theatre.
Posted inTop Headlines
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: ATF, Baltimore officials investigate suspected arson outside Jewish Museum; City will pay at least $63 million in rent to occupy Bramble office building; Judge to rule whether Baby Bonus will appear on ballots; and more.
ATF, Baltimore officials investigate suspected arson outside Jewish Museum of Maryland – WBAL City will pay at least $63 million in rent – on top of $16 million upfront – to occupy Bramble office building – Baltimore Brew Judge to rule by Friday whether Baby Bonus will appear on Baltimore ballots – The Baltimore Sun […]
Posted inBaltimore County
Affordable housing shortage squeezes Baltimore County renters, new report shows
A report released Monday finds that the county needs nearly 19,000 affordable housing units to meet the demand.
Posted inTop Headlines
Thursday Morning Headlines: Baltimore police assemble plan for possible National Guard deployment; Leases for state office space are scrutinized; Premiere of ‘Baltimorons’ movie; and more.
Baltimore Police ready with “plan” if National Guard deployed to city – WBAL News Radio State lawmakers scrutinize shift to leased government office space in Baltimore – Maryland Matters “Baltimorons” movie premieres at Senator Theater – CBS Baltimore/WJZ-TV Rent is guzzling Baltimore paychecks with poor feeling it the most – Baltimore Banner Shooting near Upton […]
Posted inHot House
Hot House: Park yourself in this Mount Vernon carriage house, complete with a one-car garage
Rent this carriage house for $3,000 per month, complete with a one-car garage (a rare find for Mount Vernon homes).
Posted inEducation
Moore announces rental assistance program for Community Schools families
Families experiencing housing instability can apply for a new assistance program if a child living with them attends a Community School.
Posted inTop Headlines
Thursday Morning Headlines: Baltimore looks to join lawsuit against Trump funding cuts to sanctuary cities; Baltimore residents give input on city’s opioid overdose strategy; Fed funding freeze could cost Md. schools $125M; and more.
Baltimore among cities looking to join lawsuit against Trump funding cuts to sanctuary cities — Stateline Baltimore residents impacted by opioid overdoses give input on tackling city’s crisis — WJZ Federal freeze on funds could cost Maryland schools $125 million this year — Maryland Matters Vacant marina gets major makeover with tiki bar, pool — […]
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Monday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland OKs Orioles lease deal; Deadline for church sex abuse claims; 2-year-old shot and killed in Northwest Baltimore; Mall rent hike leaves holiday train garden without home; and more.
Maryland authorities gives thumbs-up to Orioles lease deal, with development details to be worked out later — Maryland Matters Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy: Survivors to have until May 31 to submit sex abuse claims — The Baltimore Sun Park Heights residents shaken after 2-year-old shot and killed at apartment complex — WJZ Holiday train garden […]
Posted inHoward County
Howard County renters get stronger protections against eviction with new legislation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed legislation that will protect renters from evictions and strengthen nonprofits in the county.
Posted inReal Estate & Home
‘Buy Back the Block’ expanding to more than 120 neighborhoods in Baltimore
Live Baltimore’s “Buy Back the Block” program has expanded to take the program from 15 neighborhoods to 120+ neighborhoods in Baltimore.
