East Baltimore Development Inc.

From 'Middle East' to 'Eager Park,' a community is rebranded

2013-04-20 13:52:16

Hundreds of residents have been relocated and dozens of homes cleared from Baltimore's Middle East neighborhood in recent years. Now the area just north of Johns Hopkins Hospital may be losing something more: its name. As an ambitious redevelopment...

When the heart says Baltimore and the head says D.C.

2013-03-28 10:26:00

Five years ago, I thought I might have to leave Baltimore. Not because I wanted to but because I thought I needed to. It was 2008. Like many employers, Urbanite magazine, where I worked, was feeling the effects of the Great Recession, so I would soon...

Baltimore to vote on deal to boost local hiring at Caesars casino

2012-12-18 19:15:15

City officials are expected to sign off Wednesday on a deal that promises to help residents seeking the 1,700 jobs planned for Horseshoe Casino Baltimore — addressing one of the main arguments made by gambling supporters in the debate over expanding...

Hopkins' record of broken promises

2012-12-27 11:00:00

Given Johns Hopkins disappointing record for successfully rebuilding communities, I found it interesting to read the institution will invest $10 million to rebuild the Homewood community ("A new start for Hopkins," Dec. 9). I only hope they make good on...

After police custody death, Baltimore activist builds profile

2012-10-16 15:11:00

Within an hour after an East Baltimore man died while in police custody, Cortly "C.D." Witherspoon got an urgent phone call from someone with connections to the family, asking for his help. The next day, Witherspoon, a 30-year-old clergyman and single...

East Baltimore memories

2012-09-30 00:00:00

I remember the faded photograph my aunt kept in a place of honor in her home. My grandfather was 5, sitting atop a pony at the corner of North Patterson Park and Ashland avenues. He wore a petticoat and cap. It was about 1925. I remember the stories...

Spending panel approves new $241,000 deal for EBDI

2012-07-25 15:10:58

Over the objections of some activists, the city's spending panel on Wednesday approved a new $241,000 five-year deal with East Baltimore Development Inc. Under the contract, the city will pay EBDI about $48,00 a year to landscape medians along Broadway....

EBDI protesters appear in court as their allies picket outside

2012-06-06 15:51:10

Three of four protesters arrested during a jobs march this spring at the site of a $1.8 billion East Baltimore urban renewal project appeared in Baltimore District Court Wednesday as demonstrators outside demanded charges be dropped against the "East...

East Baltimore delegation calls for stop to EBDI project

2012-05-30 18:42:00

Elected officials from East Baltimore want to block the $1.8 billion urban renewal project in Middle East until more neighborhood residents and minority contractors are hired and displaced residents can benefit from the revitalization. Members of the...

Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday

2012-05-31 04:02:00

WEATHER Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and a high temperature near 84 degrees. Thursday night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low temperature around 65 degrees. TRAFFIC Check our traffic updates for this morning's issues as you plan your...

Lab project at EBDI committed to minority, local hiring

2012-06-04 08:00:00

In light of the May 31 article in your paper, "Halt is urged for EBDI," it is important that we share with you and your readers the state's perspective on the Maryland Public Health Laboratory project within the Science and Technology Park at Johns...

Shutting down EBDI makes no sense

2012-06-07 09:27:00

Recently, a group of elected officials who represent Baltimore's east side held a press conference calling for more inclusion of minority-owned firms and more jobs for their constituents through the $300 million in ongoing construction projects...

Martin Richardson, left, and Greg J. White are the principals of The Verde Group, a Baltimore green builder that is planning to offer 25 new homes at EBDI. An open house is planned for Sunday.

2012-10-24 14:41:00

Dennis W. Miller, senior vice president of real estate development of East Baltimore Development Inc. , led a tour of EBDI's massive 88-acre $1.8 billion mixed-use project in East Baltimore, which includes the nearly finished graduate student housing tower, left, near Johns Hopkins Hospital .

2012-02-02 00:00:00

Christopher Shea, right, president and CEO of East Baltimore Development Inc. and Dennis W. Miller, left, EBDI's senior vice president of real estate development, led a tour of their massive 88-acre $1.8 billion mixed-use project in East Baltimore.

2012-02-02 00:00:00