Welcome to the middle of the summer, Baltimore. Of course, that means Artscape has arrived. Get the lowdown on what’s happening inside and around the Station North festival. Plus, a few foodie events and chances to combine fitness and awareness. Get out there:
Sponsored Content: Policymakers in Maryland want to change the aggressive driving laws in the state. The proposed changes would make it easier for police to stop aggressive drivers and force alleged offenders to face individuals they affect.
The feds have awarded $30 million to Baltimore City to kick off a rebuild of the 75-year-old Perkins Homes, nearby Oldtown and the former Somerset Homes.
By razing 629 units spread across the Perkins Homes’ 48-building community in stages, the city and developers are aiming to construct a larger, 1,345-unit community on 244 acres that the mayor’s office is calling a “transformation zone.” Demolition is slated to begin within a couple years.
Paul Fredrick, a Pennsylvania-based men’s clothing company now run by two former Jos. A Bank executives, is planning to relocate its corporate headquarters to Baltimore County, bringing 70 white-collar positions to the area.
Taylor Hayes, the 7-year-old girl who was shot while sitting in the backseat of a car two weeks ago, has died, police said this morning.
Three weeks have passed since a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette headquarters claimed the lives of five newspaper employees and wounded two others. We’ve since heard tales of heroics from the scene, tear–jerking commemorations of those lost and poignant reminders that there are reporters in Annapolis covering the tragedy that struck their very own newsroom.
Food Inspection Discussion Ramps Up Following Viral Rat Videos — Baltimore magazine
Baltimore City Council to hold hearing Thursday on bill to tax short-term rentals like Airbnb — BBJ
Dodgers acquire Manny Machado from Orioles for five prospects — ESPN
DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC | Congestion and frustration at City Hall — Fox 45
This summer, treat yourself to some tasty eats, delicious drinks and good company with Baltimore Restaurant Week. Baltimore is a delicious city, and from July 27th-August 5th, over 100 restaurants are offering super deals on amazing food.
Baltimore Police Department is buying a nearly $72,000 underwater robot to search the Inner Harbor — The Sun
Patrons return to Northeast Market a day after rat-related shutdown — BBJ
New Law In Baltimore Bars Sodas From Kids’ Menus — AP
City selects contractor for new Harford Road Bridge — Baltimore Brew
A grand jury has decided not to charge a Baltimore County cop who shot a theft suspect during a vehicular pursuit in Rosedale earlier this month.
