“In an effort to reduce the number of needles found on the street, Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood is set to launch a needle disposal bin program.“

-WMAR Baltimore, WMAR Baltimore Staff

“Census data suggests that neighborhoods throughout the city with high usage of federal housing vouchers are still disproportionately burdened by rent and occupancy issues. Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance is betting that sharing this information can help communities collaborate for a rising tide that lifts all boats.”

-Technical.ly, Ethan McLeod

“After falling in love with Pigtown in Southwest Baltimore, Diante Edwards won’t be re-enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Edwards, who serves as vice president of Citizens of Pigtown, has decided to stay because he’d like to focus on volunteer work in the neighborhood.”

-The Baltimore Sun, Billy Jean Louis, Kari Merton Ferron