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Penelope Blackwell
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Breaking News and Accountability Reporter, The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore, Washington
Beats
Government and healthcare environment
Content
By Penelope Blackwell Verified| The Baltimore Banner Verified It seemed like a good idea at the time — take a fetid waterway, thick with bacteria and sewage runoff, bury it under the city and cover it with concrete. The waterway was such a toxic cesspool that the master of ceremonies at the project’s 1915 dedication, Henry Barton Jacobs, declared he was seeking to “bury the Jones Falls — not to praise it.”By the early 1960s, the Jones Falls Expressway, or JFX, had also been built over the hidden river.
By Penelope Blackwell Verified| The Baltimore Banner Verified A lawsuit filed Wednesday by an Indiana-based bank against former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake seeks repayment on a $2 million commercial loan. Old National Bank, which merged with Capstar Bank in April last year, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Maryland for an outstanding loan balance, plus interest and late fees, in the amount of $2,109,114. The loan, issued on Nov.
By Penelope Blackwell Verified| The Baltimore Banner Verified It seemed like a good idea at the time — take a fetid waterway, thick with bacteria and sewage runoff, bury it under the city and cover it with concrete. The waterway was such a toxic cesspool that the master of ceremonies at the project’s 1915 dedication, Henry Barton Jacobs, declared he was seeking to “bury the Jones Falls — not to praise it.”By the early 1960s, the Jones Falls Expressway, or JFX, had also been built over the hidden river.
Company Info
The Baltimore Banner
The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2022 by The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, it aims to strengthen and inspire communities through impactful journalism. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality local news coverage across various topics, including business, culture, and technology, while expanding its reach throughout Maryland. The Baltimore Banner offers digital subscriptions, which have grown significantly, contributing to nearly half of its total revenue. It also produces audio and video content, enhancing its storytelling across multiple platforms. With a dedicated team of approximately 127 employees, including around 80 in the newsroom, the organization is committed to providing in-depth coverage of regional issues and serving the local communities of Baltimore and beyond. Its revenue streams include subscriptions, philanthropic support, and advertising.
Baltimore, North Dakota, United States
+1 443-843-0043
Founded: 2022