Maryland moved one step closer to becoming the 18th state to abolish the death penalty after Gov. Martin O’Malley joined the NAACP and others in the effort Tuesday.
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Legislators Will Debate a Moratorium on Fracking
Activists want a moratorium on fracking in Maryland, but supporters say existing regulations are sufficient and drilling will create jobs.
Del. Pat McDonough Offers Five Pro-Death Penalty Bills
Delegate Pat McDonough, R-Baltimore County, wants the death penalty used for at least five crimes, including mass murders.
Gov. O’Malley Pledges $25 Million in State Funds for Affordable Rental Housing
Gov. Martin O’Malley announced plans on Friday to commit $25 million in state funds for the development of affordable rental housing.
Locust Point: A Changing Waterfront
While Baltimore has been losing population, waterfront neighborhoods like Locust Point have been growing. But the growth has created some tensions – between industry and developers and between oldtime residents and newcomers.
Public School Provides Focal Point for Locust Point Growth
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School’s principal, Mary McComas, a Locust Point native, has long-term changes planned to strengthen the school and resident support. This is a challenge when Locust Point residents are sending their children to schools outside of the community.
Under Armour Changes Attitudes in Locust Point
The sports apparel company worked to gain residents’ trust in Locust Point by appointing an official liaison to the community.
For Locust Point’s John Shea, a Strong Neighborhood Needs a Strong School
John Shea had lived in Locust Point for less than two years when two Francis Scott Key middle-schoolers got into a fight last spring, and the video went viral. Suddenly, a lot of negative attention was focused on the neighborhood — and Shea was concerned.
Blue Collars, White Collars Learn to Share Evolving Locust Point Neighborhood
Jimmy Reed Capital News Service Return to Locust Point: A Changing Waterfront BALTIMORE – Michael Gentile, 58, and his partner, Stephen Yasko, 50, spent a recent Saturday afternoon at the Locust Point neighborhood dog park, walking their golden retriever, Hudson.…
Locust Point Neighborhood Evolves From Families to Hip Singles
The close-knit community where everyone knew each other has been shaken by the influx of newcomers attracted by Locust Point’s up-and-coming developments who, longtime resident Bill Lear said, “walk right by you with their nose in the air, not even thinking to say ‘hi’ or ‘bye’ or anything.”