Around 35% of U.S. homes contain lead paint, so in which cities is the risk of lead paint exposure — and the need for a lead paint inspection — greatest? We compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities based ...

You may keep your house in great shape, and you've probably repainted with latex paint at some point. But if your home is pre-1978, you might want to dig a little deeper to keep your family safe. That ...

He grew up in Baltimore, and for years, Kshawn Burrell never realized the lead paint surrounding him in his apartment was poisoning him. “Well, I had the experience when I was like 15,” said Burrell, ...

More than 1,400 lead paint inspections, including hundreds in Baltimore, have been invalidated after Maryland officials charged an inspector with submitting false certifications. Three children have ...

Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.

Funding is available to cover the cost of lead-based paint inspections and remediation for eligible residents in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles and East Baton Rouge parishes. Common in older homes, ...