Business & Development

by Fern ShenJan 24, 2022

The Inspector General documents how a former county official illegally waived millions in fees and securities for the developer of Metro Centre – and how the Olszewski administration has resisted ending the arrangement.

Dec 17, 2021

Developer’s $25 million suit against residents who spoke out dismissed on appeal

Judge deems the complaint by Baltimore’s Larry Jennings an illegal SLAPP action, “a killer asteroid” aimed at driving the residents who questioned his project to “extinction.”

Dec 14, 2021

Mt. Vernon townhouse damaged by neighboring mid-rise comes down

The historic house was condemned last September after it was damaged by a building under construction by the same owner, Landmark Partners.

Nov 24, 2021

Sale of air rights seen as another step forward for long-awaited Madison Park North project

Community leaders hope it will bring density and walkability, eliminate a food desert and help trigger private investment in the West North Avenue corridor.

Special SeriesNov 3, 2021

As historic townhouse waits for demolition, CHAP hopes for replacement building

Still no word on whether the city will impose fines on the owner/developer whose next-door project destabilized 4 East Eager Street.

Oct 25, 2021

As Pittsburgh decides to dim, downtown Baltimore prepares to light up

Among the questions raised by the push to erect high-energy-consumption digital ads: Is mobile technology destined to render these large, inert billboards as obsolete as the sign painter?

May 5, 2021

Horseshoe Baltimore left in the dust as competitors gain ground

Apr 21, 2021

How a scaled-back Under Armour HQ helps rescue Kevin Plank’s shaky Port Covington project

Apr 8, 2021

Auction of historic Martick’s building called off at the last minute

Mar 25, 2021

Martick’s building goes on the auction block as redevelopment plan falters

Mar 23, 2021

Asbury House, separated from church property, goes on the market for more than $1 million

Mar 11, 2021

Developer shares details of senior living project proposed for North Roland Park

Mar 5, 2021

Assisted living operator steps in to buy Overlook site in North Baltimore

Feb 23, 2021

Maryland Stadium Authority selects architects and engineers for new Pimlico Race Course

Feb 3, 2021

Choptank case and Jennings’ $25 million suit are Exhibit A in Annapolis

Jan 6, 2021

Horseshoe Casino ends the year on a losing streak

Business & Development

For a Baltimore County developer, a decade of special favors

Developer’s $25 million suit against residents who spoke out dismissed on appeal

Mt. Vernon townhouse damaged by neighboring mid-rise comes down

Sale of air rights seen as another step forward for long-awaited Madison Park North project

As historic townhouse waits for demolition, CHAP hopes for replacement building

As Pittsburgh decides to dim, downtown Baltimore prepares to light up

Older Stories

Downtown residents association: We were blindsided by digital billboard plan

Chronology of a historic preservation fiasco in the heart of Mt. Vernon

Saving the front facade of Mt. Vernon townhouse ruled too dangerous by CHAP

“Somebody is culpable here,” says CHAP chairman as panel okays demolition of Mt. Vernon building

Historic Mt. Vernon building, damaged by construction project next door, likely to be demolished

Casino revenues in Maryland soar – except at Baltimore’s Horseshoe

Average citizens tried to tell city leaders: Port Covington was too good to be true

Is the community benefits package at Port Covington still enforceable?