Baltimore County will receive $17 million to bolster eviction prevention measures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Thursday.
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Goucher Poll: Baltimore residents see lack of affordable housing, illegal dumping, and crime as major issues
More than half of Baltimore residents are optimistic about the city’s future, although nearly seven out of ten think Baltimore is currently on the wrong track, according to the results of a new Goucher College poll released Tuesday. In particular, a majority of Baltimore residents are concerned with issues that impact living conditions, like litter, […]
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Settlement reached in police killing of Korryn Gaines; Cardin, Van Hollen hope to revive Red Line with federal support; and more
Settlement reached in 2016 killing of Korryn Gaines by Baltimore County police, family attorney says — The Baltimore Sun U.S. Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen revive federal support for Red Line project — Baltimore Business Journal Here’s What’s Happening With Eviction Protections and Rent Relief in Maryland — Maryland Matters Community gathers to remember 2 children […]
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Monday Morning Headlines: Local leaders grapple with end of eviction moratorium; Study finds only 2.2% of plastics recycled in Baltimore; and more
Local Leaders Grapple With Federal Red Tape As They Try To Quickly Distribute Rent Relief Funding — Maryland Matters Study finds just 2.2% of Baltimore’s trashed plastic is recycled, while 47% is burned — Baltimore Brew ‘Precious souls’: Family members remember children whose remains were found in car trunk in Baltimore County — The Baltimore […]
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Library report shows racial inequities among education, health and other factors within Howard County
Over the years, reports have ranked Howard County as one of wealthiest and healthiest communities in the state, one of the top places to live in the country, and a great place to raise a family. But a new report by the county’s library system finds racial inequities in Howard County’s education, healthcare, housing, economics, […]
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Maryland singers reflect on participation in music competition TV shows ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’
For a pair of Maryland singers, competing on two of television’s most popular singing competitionswas a dream. Although their times on the shows were cut short, both came out of the experiences with lessons about what is important to them as artists.
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Maryland renters’ advocates urge leaders to prevent evictions following ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling
Evictions will resume in Maryland after the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not have the authority to impose a nationwide eviction moratorium. The Baltimore Renters United and Renters United Maryland coalitions called the decision “devastating” as 129,000 Maryland families who are behind on rent will […]
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Debate over Wine Source parking spaces in Hampden continues as hearing is postponed
Supporters and opponents of a proposed parking lot for The Wine Source say their debate points to a larger issue in Hampden: the need for a comprehensive parking and transportation strategy.
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Hot House: Light-filled Tuscany apartment well-suited for slower lifestyle
221 Stony Run Lane, Unit 1-F. Hot House: Elegant co-op in the classical Tuscany Apartments. Two bedrooms/one bathroom. Asking price: $200,000.
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Baltimore City rent support program to begin July 1
Baltimore City renters who have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic can apply for rent support from July 1 through July 10 on the city’s website. The COVID-19 Temporary Rent Support program is available for tenants who rent an apartment or house in Baltimore City.
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For his next movie role, John Waters would like to play a talking penis
Writer and filmmaker John Waters said he wants to play a character’s free-spoken phallus in the film adaptation of his “Liarmouth” novel.
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Can Baltimore vacant properties provide housing for new immigrants?
Baltimore’s overall population has been declining for decades, but with its immigrant population on the rise, local agencies see the city’s abundance of dilapidated row homes as a potential solution to an immigrant housing shortage. According to the mayor’s office, the 2020 census indicated that between 2010 and 2019 the number of Baltimore’s foreign-born residents […]
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City extends deadline for rent assistance program to July 19
Baltimore is extending the deadline to apply for the COVID-19 Temporary Rent Support program until Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m., the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development announced.
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Belle Hardware to close after nearly 45 years in Bolton Hill
One of Baltimore’s oldest mom-and-pop hardware stores is getting ready to sell its last thingamajig. The owners of Belle Hardware, a lifesaver for homeowners and renters in Bolton Hill, Reservoir Hill and other midtown communities since Jimmy Carter was President, announced that the store will close by the end of June.
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City Council Holds Hearing On Eviction Crisis
A Baltimore City Council committee heard from housing advocates and officials Tuesday to discuss the scope of the city’s eviction crisis and strategies to overcome it.
