By Brooks DuBose Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Jailing a person for an unpaid debt has been illegal for almost two centuries in the United States. But in Maryland, through a roundabout court procedure, hundreds of people every year are jailed for essentially just that: Owing money.
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BDC offers S. Gay Street properties to developer planning 62 apartments, ground-floor retail
A stretch of vacant, city-owned properties along S. Gay Street near the Inner Harbor is set to be redeveloped into more than six dozen apartments and 6,000 square feet of retail space.
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Mosby decries ‘slum-like’ conditions at Laurel Park, calls for halt to ‘super track’ legislation
Baltimore Del. Nick Mosby released photos today that he said show the “slum-like” conditions for backstretch workers at Laurel Park and illustrate the track’s owners, The Stronach Group, prioritize “horses over humans.” He called for the withdrawal of paired bills that would authorize $120 million in state bonds to turn Laurel Park into a “super […]
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Construction of Bell Foundry Apartments starting this summer
Construction is expected to start this summer on the Bell Foundry Apartments, located at the site of a former DIY artists’ space in the Greenmount West community. Developer Yonah Zahler, CEO of Zahlco Development, said this week that he has applied for construction permits and aims to begin work within the next two months on […]
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City withdraws proposal to build 180-foot cell tower in Druid Hill Park
Pressed by West Baltimore community groups who didn’t want to see a 180-foot-tall cell tower distract from the mostly natural landscape of Druid Hill Park, city officials have withdrawn their proposal that was set to go before Baltimore’s preservation board.
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True Vine is relocating to Station North
True Vine Record Shop is moving to a N. Charles Street space in Station North following the last day of business at its Hampden location.
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With addition of Four Seasons, there will soon be two spots to ice skate near the harbor
It’s still early November, but somehow it feels like Halloween was forever ago (blame the election hangover). Resist all you want, but you may as well embrace the cold-weather season and approaching holidays.
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Amid neighbors’ opposition, panel postpones hearing on 180-foot telecom tower proposed for Druid Hill Park
Baltimore’s Commission on Historical and Architectural Preservation is delaying a public hearing on the city’s proposal to erect a telecommunications tower in Druid Hill Park, days after neighbors voiced their displeasure at the thought of a 180-foot-tall pole altering sight lines of the historic 745-acre space.
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Lime riders in Baltimore can soon locate a bike or scooter via Google Maps
Through some coordination between a tech giant and a fast-growing scooter and bike sharing startup, Baltimore smartphone users will soon be able to find a rentable, bright green scooter or bike using Google Maps.
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Weekend Events Calendar: Trevor Noah, Maryland Food Truck Week, Hampden Sidewalk Sale and more
This is a good weekend to meet local businesses, whether it’s on the sidewalk in Hampden or at food truck gathering. Plus, be the first to get on the trails for spring, or check out stand-up comedy or some live music.
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Developer cutting planned Woodberry apartment building from 80 to 55 units
The developer behind the planned Woodberry Station apartment building on Clipper Road has cut the size of the project by nearly a third, reducing the planned number of units from around 80 to 55.
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28 theater shows to see in Baltimore in June
Normally, the summer is the slow time for theater, but not so in Baltimore. This month in the city that reads–and loves theater–there are oodles of productions up, including a (mostly sold-out) run of “Hamilton” at the Hippodrome. Don’t worry if you choose not to shell out rent money on black market or resale tickets […]
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Man drowns while swimming in Loch Raven Reservoir
Baltimore County rescuers are searching for a man who they say went missing late this morning while swimming in Loch Raven Reservoir.
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Hot House: In Idyllic Sabina-Mattfeldt, a rare, renovated farmhouse
Hot House: 5521 Mattfeldt Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209 Cedar shingle farmhouse in Sabina-Mattfeldt, circa 1900, with front porch and back deck, completely and recently renovated. Two bedrooms, one bath over three stories, 1,905 sq. ft with basement. Hardwood floors throughout. New Pella windows. Open living/dining room area, new kitchen with stainless appliances opens to family room […]
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Former home of Martick’s Restaurant spared from the wrecking ball—for now
The former home of Martick’s Restaurant Francais got a reprieve from the wrecking ball this week, when Baltimore’s preservation commission determined the building contributes to the Howard Street Commercial Historic District and encouraged its owner to find a way to save it.
