The Alligator mural in Remington is getting restored
Painters are restoring artist John Ellsberry’s 120-foot-long mural called “The Alligators” on the south side of 28th Street in Remington.
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Hot Plate: oysters and wine at Manor Tavern, smoky food and drinks at Union Collective, spring menus and more
From Earth Day eats to oysters all over, this week is a fun one in the Baltimore restaurant community. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
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Hot House: Elegant Ruxton home offers classic details, spacious rooms for entertaining
This elegant home in Ruxton is perfect for entertaining and features beautiful design, including large windows and a spacious kitchen.
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Bohemian Rhapsody
A writer’s life in Baltimore, where it’s never too late to be a work-in-progress.
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On a Marble Stair
A Baltimore poet, essayist and educator chronicles the places, people, and pastimes they’ve called home.
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Charm City Birdwatcher
Commentary on Baltimore sports teams, athletes, coaches and fans.
Column by Karuga Koinange
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Interviews with local leaders of the Baltimore region.
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My Real Life Modern Family
Personal essays about family and life in Baltimore.
Baltimore Mayoral Election 2024
Ready for Maryland’s 2024 primary election? Here’s what you need to know.
Maryland’s primary election is three weeks away. Here are the important dates and other information voters need to know.
Mayoral candidates on the issues: vacant properties
Candidates running for mayor of Baltimore each have ideas for how the city might tackle its vacant properties issue.
Mayoral candidates on the issues: the environment
Baltimore mayoral candidates discussed their approaches to environmental issues, including addressing air pollution, expanding bus service, and growing the city’s tree canopy.
Mayoral candidates on the issues: Supporting art in Baltimore
Baltimore’s next mayor will need to decide how to preserve and amplify the arts in Baltimore as other priorities demand attention.
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Restored wetlands could help protect neglected South Baltimore communities
A project to restore 10 acres of the Hanover Street Wetlands broke ground — or marsh — on Friday. It’s part of the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative Wetland Restoration Project.
Last Week, This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From April 15-19)
Last week, we shared news about the fate of buildings in Old Ellicott City; Baltimore City getting a professional basketball team; and a proposed grocery story in Remington.
Maryland Starbucks unionizes days before a Supreme Court case on labor rights
Workers at the Shipley’s Grant Starbucks cafe voted to unionize this week, just days ahead of a Supreme Court case involving the company’s challenge of a federal labor injunction.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Mayor unveils updated crime-fighting strategy; Baltimore sues ship owner and manager; Gov. calls for environmental literacy; and more.
Governor issues executive order calling for environmental literary – The Sun Scott unveils updated crime-fighting strategy with focus on youth justice – WBAL News Radio City of Baltimore files lawsuit against owner and manager of ship in Key Bridge collapse – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Police walk with Canton residents and share crime-fighting ideas – WMAR-TV Selection…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes opens second Baltimore County location; Misconduct review committee says police send cases too close to deadline; and more.
Civilian committee reviewing police misconduct says Baltimore Police send some cases too close to deadline — The Baltimore Sun Local chain plans a comeback with new Baltimore County spot — Baltimore Business Journal Victims sue Jason Billingsley, suspect in violent attack, murder of CEO — WBAL Nick Mosby accepts nearly $10,000 from Baltimore Gas &…
Monday Morning Headlines: Third temporary channel open for Port of Baltimore ships; City SWAT officer dies in Beltway crash; Goucher College receives largest cash gift in history; and more.
Third temporary channel opens for vessels to Port of Baltimore after Key Bridge collapse – WBAL News Radio Baltimore City SWAT officer dies in crash on Beltway – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Correctional officer at Maryland state prison is stabbed – The Sun Baltimore Board of Elections director on medical leave – The Sun Goucher College receives…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Advocates call on Moore to veto Juvenile Reform Act; Another Baltimore mayoral debate on April 30; History of ships losing propulsion in Md. waters before Key Bridge collapse; and more.
Youth advocates call on governor to veto Juvenile Reform Act — WBAL Several dozen ships lost propulsion in Maryland waters before Key Bridge collapse: ‘You’re basically just drifting’ — The Baltimore Sun WJZ, Baltimore Banner, WYPR Radio, and The Schaefer Center will host Democratic mayoral debate on April 30 — WJZ Towson University prepares to…
Friday Morning Headlines: Mayor and State’s Attorney quell feud; Major crash on Beltway Inner Loop near Pikesville; More information on Baltimore $1 home sales; and more.
Baltimore Mayor and State’s Attorney quell public feud with joint statement – The Sun At least four injured in I-695 Inner Loop crash near Pikesville – WBAL News Radio How have drivers adjusted to the collapse of the Key Bridge? A look at the data – WTOP News Baltimore City offers more information on $1…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Civil rights leaders call for Key Bridge to be renamed; Rockville student charged with threatening mass shooting; NFL will not suspend Flowers after conduct investigation; and more.
Civil rights leaders call for Key Bridge renaming amid rebuilding efforts — The Afro GOP Senate Candidate’s Error-Laden Memoir Villainized Baltimore, Freddie Gray — Rolling Stone Rockville high school student charged with threatening mass shooting — WBAL NewsRadio Baltimore Ravens’ Zay Flowers will not be suspended by NFL following personal policy conduct investigation — WJZ…
KidSTOCK – This Sunday, April 21
The results are in! KidSTOCK has been declared Baltimore’s best family event of the spring season! Over 300 guests gathered last weekend for the first concert, kicking off an epic celebration of spring. Get ready to experience the magic at the second concert, happening this Sunday, April 21! Grammy winner FYÜTCH is set to rock…
After pandemic decreases, share of Black inmates in Maryland prisons peaks
The coronavirus pandemic caused a historic drop in Maryland’s prison population. But after the state of emergency ended and prisons filled up again, the share of Black incarcerated people reached a five-year-high late last year, a Capital News Service data analysis has found.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Bridge collapse highlights outdated safety standards; City faces election judge shortage; Residents call on anchor institutions to pay more in taxes; and more.
Baltimore City faces election judge shortage – WBAL News Radio An inside look at the Key Bridge command center – CBS Baltimore/WJZ=TV Bridge collapse highlights outdated safety standards – Washington Post Baltimore residents call for anchor institutions like universities, hospitals to pay more in taxes – The Sun Severna Park teacher accused of improperly touching…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore mayoral debate tonight; Dali owner declares ‘general average’ in Key Bridge disaster; Howard Hughes ordered to pay $16.M in Columbia lawsuit; and more.
Baltimore mayoral debate airs Wednesday on WBAL-TV 11, Very Local — WBAL Baltimore market-goers ahead of the election: Wary of corruption, searching for competence — Baltimore Brew Dali’s owner declares ‘general average’ in Key Bridge disaster. What does that mean? — The Baltimore Sun Howard Hughes ordered to pay $16.9M in damages over Columbia lawsuit…
Preak Weeks returns for second year in effort to support Baltimore-area businesses ahead of Preakness
Preak Weeks is back for a second year, the Maryland Jockey Club and 1/ST announced Tuesday. The three-week event is designed to help support Baltimore-area businesses in the lead-up to the 149th Preakness Stakes on May 18. Each day, from April 26 through May 17, one of the 22 participating businesses will give away a…
Professor Trash Wheel to celebrate Earth Day with Constellation volunteers
To celebrate Earth Day, Professor Trash Wheel is inviting 30 Constellation volunteers to help with weeding, mulching, planting, shoreline cleanup, and more at their rain gardens near the Harris Creek outfall.