Residents have continuously told me that they have been unsuccessfully fighting against people who come into their neighborhoods and illegally dump debris and garbage.
We should try to entice city employees to live here, not try and scare them here.
Chesapeake City is a nice day trip from Baltimore.
The U2 traffic got me thinking: Big shows are just not worth it when other options abound.
Local singer-songwriter, Sahffi, recently released her CD called "Expectations".
June 18, 2011 Abell Community Centennial Gala
Good turnout at this year's Baltimore 10-Miler. Race officials looking to expand field for 2012.
Fathers Day
Summer is a time to appreciate the little things - little things like yard sales.
Higher cost of water may change my recycling habits.
Community Law Center offers help to nonprofits losing IRS exemption.
Gina DeLuca co-hosts the Clam Jam, Baltimore's only all female jam session.
Baltimore is home to excellent farmers markets that house many treasures.
Don't let the controversy over Honfest 2011 keep you away from hearing some great local talent performing over the weekend on two stages.
The Council today took a significant step toward extending my landmark Inclusionary Housing Bill by voting to remove a sunset clause from the original legislation, which was passed in 2007.
Our bill to create a non-lapsing fund supporting quality schools will not solve the financial problems facing the Baltimore City Public School System, but it is a huge step in the right direction.
Taking the June 5, 2011 Charles Village Festival Garden Walk
City Council Bill 10-0631 is a charter amendment that would provide the Baltimore City Council with the flexibility to meet the needs and demands of our school system.
Remembering Memorial Day.
There are few things for which I would do hours of yard work. A crab feast is obviously one of them.
At first blush, a new arena/hotel project sounds like a fantastic offer that the city can't refuse. But can we afford it?
It is incredible to think that the Housing Department is going to give irate people who received citations tips on who lodged the complaint.
It's the time of year for flower and garden walks.
A fun and exciting afternoon for dogs and people at the Good Doggie Daycare in Woodberry/Hampden.
The magic of words and music.
Landers responds to a North Baltimore Patch blog about neighborhood nuisance laws.
State Senator Catherine Pugh said she did not pay for the negative poll.
Baltimore Brew asks who paid for negative poll? Landers said not him.
Baltimore City needs some good ideas to address these problems. We need some big thinkers. We need elected officials with some fire in their bellies.
In a city that provides easy access to bikes and education, some of us still live in unnecessary yet very real fear.
The City 311 website has been down all day Tuesday, but a request for city services can still be made by dialing 311 on the telephone, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Mars captivates my imagination.
After much speculation, it seems Councilman Stokes is making it official - he is running for mayor.
The "Boys of Baraka" was an award winning movie about a group of at-risk African-American youth who went to Kenya to receive education.
Patapsco River is full of natural beauty, history and many spots to stop and enjoy.
If you ask me, the prediction of a May 21st Judgment Day is something we should all embrace.
Congress of Community Associations believes the city is not aggressive in enforcing the so-called Neighborhood Nuisance law.
Do you have your own sacred space or altar?
Senator Catherine Pugh hopes the new Energy Consumer Education Bill will educate consumers on the choices available to them and help prevent them from becoming prey for unscrupulous salespeople.
Raise the rates for water if needed, but someone in City Hall had better figure out how to shut off the tax and fee valve.