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Paving Over the Past: Baltimore Bureaucrats Strike Again in Fells Point
In Fells Point, Baltimore’s Department of Transportation irresponsibly covered historic cobblestone streets with asphalt, ignoring preservation laws and community input. Criticism arose regarding this lack of respect for local heritage, as previous repair requests went unanswered. Although the city plans to reverse this decision, distrust and dysfunction in governance persist, leaving residents frustrated.