Baltimore’s North East Housing Initiative has been hit by frozen crypto donations, lawsuits and tax liens, forcing layoffs and a pause in city grants.

The Business Journals names three Greater Baltimore ZIPs among the nation's hottest luxury markets as local data show high‑end listings holding pricing power. The finding highlights a split market where volume has softened but marquee properties still perform.

Baltimore County will break ground Thursday on a $25M replacement for the aging Essex precinct, replacing a 1973 station with a larger, modern facility. The plan includes a community room, memorial garden and a phased build to keep the station operating.