Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks at a press conference; A frosting black-eyed Susan flower adorns the top of a Pimlico Cake; A young Steve Wirth plays hockey.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks at a press conference; A frosting black-eyed Susan flower adorns the top of a Pimlico Cake; A young Steve Wirth plays hockey.

Last week, we shared the history behind Baltimore’s Pimlico Cake; the Baltimore Ravens’ “Severance”-themed schedule release video; and a profile on the founder of a Baltimore hockey league.

Revisit the stories here:

A frosting black-eyed Susan adorns the top of a Pimlico Cake from Atwater’s. Photo courtesy of Atwater’s.

“Pimlico Cake: A beloved Preakness tradition endures decades after restaurant closure“: The Pimlico Hotel closed in 1991 but its iconic dessert, the Pimlico Cake, lives on as a Preakness classic and timeless Baltimore favorite.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, spoke to reporters after his return from El Salvador in mid-April.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, spoke to reporters after his return from El Salvador in mid-April. Credit: PBS

“Dan Rodricks: Van Hollen and the daily defense of democracy“: Dan Rodricks writes about Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s advocacy for Marylanders and all Americans throughout the Trump administration’s attacks on democracy, due process, public health and safety, and more.

three people sit at white desks at an indoor football field
Screenshot via X (Twitter).

“How did your Outie feel about the Baltimore Ravens’ ‘Severance’-themed schedule release?“: With a “Severance”-themed schedule release video, the Baltimore Ravens are this year’s undisputed social media winners.

“Hot House: Former Happy Hills hospital feels both secluded and within reach of amenities“: Living at the former Happy Hills hospital, you’ll feel like you’re away from it all while actually being close to everything you need.

Steve Wirth, then playing for the Washington Chiefs hockey team, skates across the ice. Photo courtesy Steve Wirth.

“Still chasing the puck: Steve Wirth’s unbreakable bond with hockey — and the Baltimore league that keeps his love for the sport alive“: Baltimore native Steve Wirth, 71, runs a hockey league with participants ranging from college students to retired professional players. But his hockey journey was anything but typical.