Needle disposal bin program set to launch in Baltimore's Pigtown
“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
Can data bring ‘community-based empowerment’ to Baltimore neighborhoods?
“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
Baltimore’s Pigtown struggles to overcome industrial past as future continues to take shape
“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