Orion Ridgley performs at Union Craft Brewing in 2024; The Barnes & Noble-operated Johns Hopkins University campus store; A view of the future Hillside Park.
Orion Ridgley performs at Union Craft Brewing in 2024; The Barnes & Noble-operated Johns Hopkins University campus store; A view of the future Hillside Park.

Last week, we shared news about another Barnes & Noble branch closing, Baltimore-area LGBTQ+ Pride events throughout the month, and the progress of plans for a new green space called Hillside Park.

Revisit the stories here:

A view of the future Hillside Park. Photo courtesy of Roland Park Civic League.

“‘On the cusp’: After years of planning and fundraising, Hillside Park is almost a reality“: The Roland Park Community Foundation is about a month away from taking ownership of 20-acre parcel that will become Hillside Park.

(Left) Mildred Natwick, 1901-1991, and (right) Mildred Dunnock, 1905-1994. Both women were born and raised in Baltimore, and went onto successful and memorable Broadway, Hollywood and TV careers. Photos via Wikimedia Commons.
(Left) Mildred Natwick, 1901-1991, and (right) Mildred Dunnock, 1905-1994. Both women were born and raised in Baltimore, and went onto successful and memorable Broadway, Hollywood and TV careers. Photos via Wikimedia Commons.

“Final Rest Stops: Two Mildreds of Baltimore“: Two Mildreds (Natwick and Dunnock) both born and raised in Baltimore went onto successful and memorable Broadway, Hollywood and TV careers.

Barnes & Noble has been replaced as operator of the Johns Hopkins University campus store at 3330 St. Paul St. in Charles Village. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
Barnes & Noble has been replaced as operator of the Johns Hopkins University campus store at 3330 St. Paul St. in Charles Village. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.

“Another Barnes & Noble branch is disappearing in Baltimore“: Another Barnes & Noble branch is disappearing in Baltimore, after Johns Hopkins University decided to replace the national retailer as manager of its campus store in Charles Village.

Theodore DeWeese. Photo courtesy Johns Hopkins University/The Hub.

“Theodore DeWeese, CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, receives the Ellis Island Medal of Honor“: Theodore DeWeese, the CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine and dean of the medical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Orion Ridgley performs at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland on June 1, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.
Orion Ridgley performs at Union Craft Brewing in Baltimore, Maryland on June 1, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.

“Celebrate 50th Baltimore Pride with these parades, parties, and other LGBTQ+ events“: Baltimore Pride turns 50 this year, and Charm City is celebrating the milestone with a month-long itinerary of LGBTQ+ events.