Five artists or teams have been selected to create light-based works of public art as part of the $1 million ‘Inviting Light’ initiative planned to help revitalize Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertainment District.
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‘Social by design’: Johns Hopkins University students get their first look at the $250 million Bloomberg Student Center
Johns Hopkins University students got a chance to explore the new Bloomberg Student Center this week during a celebratory preview event on the first day of fall classes.
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T. Rowe Price Foundation grants $6.5M to Baltimore nonprofits
Last week, the T. Rowe Price Foundation granted $6.5 million over three years to address critical gaps in Baltimore’s nonprofit sector.
Posted inTelevision and Film
English armor, presidential telegrams, and Tom Clancy memorabilia: MPT films Season 12 of ‘Chesapeake Collectibles’
From 17th century armor to telegrams signed and sent by President Theodore Roosevelt, hundreds of guests brought their treasured artifacts to Maryland Public Television’s studio for appraisal and the chance to be filmed for the 12th season of MPT’s “Chesapeake Collectibles.”
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Antiques Roadshow’s Maryland Zoo tour stop draws thousands curious to learn about their own treasures
Antiques Roadshow this week filmed at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where thousands of people brought their treasured items to be appraised and to share their stories.
Posted inAlong the Patapsco
Talking writing with eight-year-olds in Vietnam
During a recent trip to Vietnam, Baltimore author Rafael Alvarez had the opportunity to talk with 8-year-old students about writing.
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Great Talk: Panel of experts discuss the current state and future of education
Experts examined the challenges and possibilities for education during a panel discussion Wednesday, held by Great Talk Inc and The Alexander Grass Humanities Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
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‘Power to birth our own stars’: Baltimore Met Gala reveals 2024 theme and venue
Baltimore will step into Eden this summer, with the theme for the third annual Baltimore Met Gala being “Adam and Eve: Enter the Garden.” The event will take place Sept. 14 at Maryland Live!
Posted inPolitics & Business
These aid workers are still trying to get Afghan allies to safety
The Taliban is targeting Afghans who worked with the U.S., including those who worked with the University of Maryland. At the same time, President Donald Trump is imposing a freeze on admitting refugees to the U.S.
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Renewed, robust vision for the SNF Parkway Theatre focuses on community
In May 2024, the SNF Parkway Theatre unveiled a renewed, energized, and community-centered vision their iconic art house cinema, which first cranked up the movie projector nearly 110 years ago.
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Baltimore is shook – by the earthquake in New Jersey
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered in New Jersey was shallow enough to be felt as far south as here in Maryland.
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University of Baltimore Academic Center would be demolished and replaced with smaller structure under new master plan
The University of Baltimore’s Academic Center would be torn down and replaced with a smaller building under a new Facilities Master Plan that has been created to guide the institution’s growth over the next decade.
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‘Survivor’ fans hunt for hidden immunity idol in Baltimore for chance to attend Season 50 finale
As the 50th season of “Survivor” is set to premiere next week on CBS, fans flocked to Baltimore in search of one of the reality competition show’s famed hidden immunity idols.
Posted inBaltimore Writers Club
Inside the Gorgeous New Coffeetable Book, “City of Artists, Baltimore”
BmoreArt’s latest publication, “City of Artists, Baltimore” pairs essays and artworks to showcase the vibrant creativity of Charm City.
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Dan Rodricks: Someone besides the city will need to save the Mimi Dome
The city’s decision to close the Mimi Dome, which houses a beloved ice rink, reflects a woeful lack of foresight, imagination and appreciation, writes Dan Rodricks.
