Evergreen Advisors has signed a 10-year lease with the Howard Hughes Corporation for office space in Downtown Columbia, reversing plans to move their headquarters to Baltimore.

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Weekend Events: Sundance Film Screenings, Lunar New Year Art, Sports-Themed Bike Party and more

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Marcus Dieterle

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January 27, 2022

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The Walters Art Museum is kicking of the Year of the Tiger a little early with activities like paper lantern-making and a scavenger hunt this weekend. Photo courtesy of The Walters Art Museum.

The last weekend of the month is sending January out with a roar — including an early start to the Year of the Tiger. Also, check out some films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival that are being screened in person at the SNF Parkway Theatre, home of the Maryland Film Festival. Here’s the weekend lineup:

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Maryland to use $7.3M from American Rescue Plan for mental health programs for health care workers

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Marcus Dieterle

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January 27, 2022

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More than $7 million in American Rescue Plan funding will be used for mental health programs for health care workers in Maryland, members of the state’s congressional delegation announced on Thursday.

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Maryland receives funding boost to rebuild vanishing islands in Chesapeake Bay

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Laura Stewart

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January 27, 2022

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Photo via Maryland Department of Transportation Port Administration

The Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration project recently received $37.5 million to restore the habitat around two rapidly eroding islands in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Thursday Morning Headlines: Baltimore County school board responds to report that says it broke state law; How to help fallen firefighters’ families; and more

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Marcus Dieterle

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January 27, 2022

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Baltimore County School board agrees with inspector general report that says it broke state law, pushes back on some findings — The Baltimore Sun

How to help the families of Baltimore’s fallen firefighters — WBAL

Husband of a Baltimore Police lieutenant was on the phone with his son in college when fatally shot Tuesday, family says — The Baltimore Sun

Lawmakers Consider Bill to Ban Threats Against Health Officials, Hospital Workers — Maryland Matters

Advocates Call For Eviction Moratorium For Afghan Refugees In Baltimore As They Wait On Documents, Benefits — WJZ

BARCS seeks help amid uptick in animal abuse cases in Baltimore — WBAL

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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Husband of city police lieutenant shot and killed on street; Mayor of Hyattsville dead in apparent suicide; and more.

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Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

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January 26, 2022

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Husband of city police lieutenant fatally shot on Walker Avenue – WBAL-TV

Mayor of Hyattsville dead after apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound – The Washington Post

Proposed state constitutional amendment would create elected statewide watchdog – Maryland Matters

Maryland’s daily COVID case rate is lowest among 50 states – WMAR-TV

Two business advocacy groups – The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore – announce plans to merge – The Sun

Midtown Community Benefits District names Eric Souza to be its new president

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Ed Gunts

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January 26, 2022

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Eric Souza took over as president the Midtown Community Benefits District this month, after former president Nan Rohrer stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Photo courtesy of Eric Souza.

The Midtown Community Benefits District’s Board of Directors has named Eric Souza to replace Nan Rohrer as its new president. He started this month.

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Tenants facing eviction not receiving proper notice

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Sarah Y. Kim, WYPR

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January 26, 2022

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A Baltimore City Council committee is looking into repeated complaints of tenants being evicted illegally, without notice and even locked out of rental units.

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Evergreen Advisors reverses course on plan to move to Port Covington, commits to 10 years in Downtown Columbia

Weekend Events: Sundance Film Screenings, Lunar New Year Art, Sports-Themed Bike Party and more

Maryland to use $7.3M from American Rescue Plan for mental health programs for health care workers

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