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Cody Boteler

Cody Boteler is a writer and journalist who lives in Baltimore's Medfield neighborhood. In addition to Baltimore, his work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA TODAY, and other publications. You can follow him on Twitter @CodyBoteler

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Food & Drink

Where to Eat and Drink Outside Around Baltimore This Summer

Let us help you find an al fresco spot to unwind.

News & Community

How Baltimore Tree Trust Plans to Grow The City’s Tree Canopy

The city’s tree-planting contractor takes a public health approach to connecting communities.

News & Community

Thousands of Homes in the City Have Lead Paint. What Can Baltimore Do?

We break down a new report that details the extent and potential cost of the city’s lead paint problem.

Travel & Outdoors

Floating Wetlands Show Possibility of Inner Harbor Restoration

Checking in on the ecological initiative by the National Aquarium, whose team continues to study the patches of ground you’ve likely seen drifting in the water.

News & Community

Hillside Park Will Be the Largest New Green Space Baltimore Has Seen in Years

North Baltimore community leaders weigh in on what they hope to see at the park, slated to open in 2023.

Food & Drink

Whole Foods in Towson is Finally Opening This Week

Here are a few homegrown products to look out for at the long-awaited location.

Arts & Culture

Towson’s Ukazoo Books is Closing After 14 Years

Owner Edward Whitfill, and other Towson officials, share what the independent bookstore has meant to the community.

News & Community

With La Niña, Baltimore is Likely In for a Mild Winter

A white Christmas this year? Keep dreaming.

Food & Drink

Carlos Raba’s New Restaurant Will Bring a Mexican Diner Feel to South Towson

Community reacts to the Clavel chef choosing Towson as the home for his next project.

News & Community

Long-Awaited Towson Loop Circulator Officially Hits the Road

Starting today, Baltimore County’s first free shuttle will operate six days per week.

Health & Wellness

Officials Work to Keep “Forever Chemicals” Out of Baltimore’s Water

New Abell Foundation report shows a mixed bag for city drinking water.

News & Community

How Baltimore City is Using Human-Centered Design to Get Shots in Arms

With vaccination rates stagnating, city is partnering with colleges to target specific groups.

News & Community

Here’s What Commuters Hope to See at Penn Station Once Renovations are Complete

An updated wish list for the redevelopment, slated to begin construction this summer.

News & Community

Red Shed Village Provides Restorative, Transformative Shelter to Those in Need

How a Lutheran ministry brought its neighborhood home.

Outside World

A Fourth Trash Wheel is Coming to Baltimore, But Where Does the Trash Go?

Waste collected from Mr. Trash Wheel and friends is incinerated, generating electricity—and air pollution.