Yes, it gets both sides of the story as much as it can. Good coverage of the issue. I wish there were links to the article in question as well as the deed, affadavit, and Baltimore County tax records.

I don't think this is the best example of journalism here. The story fails to touch on a number of points- this "Hampden parent" writes an education blog- a quick view of this post would infer she is a parent with a grudge. Not to mention their chosen wording of "not in my backyard" vs. her title of "Why I Don’t Want a Charter School in My Backyard (Not just yet. Not so fast.)" is significant in terms of tone and message. NIMBY syndrome, as George Carlin calls it, speaks to intolerance and small-mindedness, while her blog discusses the financial and logisticl impracticalities of such a move. I live in Hampden, but don't really have a strong about this issue outside this reading. I don't have kids (and don't plan to) and don't ... More »

This article shows a different and slightly (albeit darkly) humorous take on ALS. Showing how a disease can be devastating yet livable is a concept foreign to many, who would consider it the end of the world.

It's very clear and nails everything down in a really complete fashion. Using the city map with the existing and new boundaries is an additional bonus to help understand how our officials will (or will not) be affected. I was pleasantly surprised to see that our Mayor has a relatively humble residence.