Baltimore Housing

He called it a “ sole source deal” and says developments like this have “lasting and generational impacts”

Guest host Jayne Miller examines the reasons why Blacks in Baltimore, across Maryland and across the US lag significantly behind Whites in the rate of homeownership — and what's being done to close the gap.

The announcement came with two weeks left for homeowners to pay outstanding taxes, but housing advocates say only changes to state and local law can ensure the system is more just.

The mayor touted investments and growth, such as plans for four new rec centers, and he announced a new library for Park Heights, the first built in Baltimore in 15 years.

NAACP's Baltimore Branch President Rev. Kobi Little and VP Joshua Harris join us with perspectives on the city's conduit deal with BGE, violence reduction efforts, fair housing legislation and other ongoing racial equity issues.

Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D., Dist 14) says her Land Bank bill will help the city acquire and redevelop its abandoned housing. Bree Jones' Parity Homes is already doing that. Both women join us with perspectives on how to rescue Baltimore's lost neighborhoods.

Two council members are proposing a land bank as a way to address the tens of thousands of vacant properties in Baltimore city.

The number of evictions across Maryland is returning to pre-pandemic levels. What approach are lawmakers taking in response?

Guest host Jayne Miller discusses Red Line revival plans with Maryland Del. Robbyn Lewis, and wades into the debate among community leaders over a proposed transit-oriented development project in Lutherville.

Baltimore City leaders joined state and federal officials to tout the progress made to tackle the city's homelessness crisis.