Baltimore’s mayor, out of town one-fifth of the time, is back from Las Vegas today — Baltimore Brew
What Pennsylvania Avenue’s Official Arts District Designation Means for the Community — Baltimore magazine
Planned Parenthood Removes Leana Wen as President — The New York Times
BPD identifies suspect, phlebotomist killed at methadone clinic — WBAL-TV
The Department of General Services tightened security at the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, home to multiple agencies, and other city buildings after an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General revealed a former Department of Public Works employee who had been fired was able to gain access to sensitive areas.
A Summer sale that will have Chip and Joanna Gaines drooling. This week, take advantage of Halcyon House’s Summer Storewide Sale with 20-50% the entire store. Browse through antiques, fine arts, one-of-a-kind furniture, decorative accessories and a wide selection of women’s jewelry and accessories. Check out Halcyon House’s Instagram to get some inspiration and get the shopping vibes flowing. Take advantage of this sale, stop by and find some great pieces for your home.
Ten years after being robbed of his phone by two teens while out walking his dog—an experience Brandon Scott says he never spoke about publicly until this week—the council president on Monday asked a judge to give one of his assailants a break after reconciling with him personally and watching him grow behind bars.
Baltimost is a Baltimore Fishbowl feature series that asks locals what they love about their city. The idea is to celebrate Baltimore and the people who make it so unique.
So what makes Baltimore the Baltimost to you? It could be a favorite place, a great meal, a memorable interaction or something else entirely. Email suggestions to Karen at [email protected]
Sharon Buie, 57, is the owner of Recreation Chariot, which provides therapy through outdoor activities like hiking, biking and more. In her words:
Now that the Fourth of July is behind us, forward-thinking families are beginning to prepare for the coming school year. That means pulling out summer reading lists; encouraging kids to sharpen their math skills; and, for those whose children are rising high school seniors, starting to think about the college essay. It’s definitely not too early.
Here’s why.
Senior year of high school is an exceedingly busy time for students. Clearing time during the fall semester to develop a thoughtfully crafted Common Application Essay—the notorious 650-word personal piece of writing that students hope will wow college admissions officers and secure them a spot at their dream college—suddenly becomes an enormous challenge in the midst of all the other academic, college-related, and social obligations students face during senior year.
No Serious Injuries In Massive Barn Fire; Smoke Seen For Miles Around — WBAL
The House That Fire Built — Baltimore magazine
These 10 Baltimore social innovators were nominated for Homecoming Hero Awards — Technical.ly
GUILTY | Ex-boyfriend convicted of murder after woman’s body found on H.S. bleachers — Fox 45
Baltimore’s health commissioner today declared a Code Red alert running from tomorrow through Sunday.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra said today that it has the results of an audit looking into the organization’s finances, and there is “substantial uncertainty about the BSO’s ability to continue as a going concern.”
Two days before management and the musicians are due for another round of federally mediated bargaining, BSO leadership said the review of financial statements ending in August 2018 shows it will be difficult for the orchestra to meet its forecasts for contributed revenue and earned revenue.
