In this special Christmas column, Rafael Alvarez writes about Mass at a Los Angeles church, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” smiles at the sight of a bright red tricycle, and the birth of his newest grandchild.
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Posted inPolitics & Business
Marylanders will soon be able to buy solar power from rooftop panels on self-storage facilities
A new way to purchase green power is coming to Maryland, thanks to a partnership that will result in the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of self-storage facilities in Maryland and two other states.
Posted inArt
BmoreArt’s Picks: June 20-26
This week: “This Is Baltimore Too” exhibition at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, a Pride film and poetry mixer at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the “You Be Safe Now” exhibition at The Peale, and more. Read about it all in BmoreArt’s Picks for June 20-26.
Posted inConcerts
Moon by Moon, a portrait of a young Maryland band
Moon By Moon, an up-and-coming indie band from Baltimore, show the trials and the triumphs of being a local musician during a recent show at DC’s Comet Ping Pong.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Maryland’s Moore fights national hype to stay focused on state business
Deflecting questions of whether he might run for president, Gov. Wes Moore insists that he is focused solely on Maryland and its residents.
Posted inArt
Young Maryland artist raises thousands of dollars for state raptor rehab with her bird book
In a crowd of young people, Xaviana Dombi-Leis may look a lot like most other girls in 6th grade–energetic, frank, and focused on growing up. But like all children, she is a one-of-kind individual. In her case, she’s a Girl Scout who has self-illustrated a new bird book called the “Maryland Bird Guide.” She has […]
Posted inSports
For high school athletes in Maryland and beyond, it’s early days for NIL
In December 2022, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association changed its rules to allow high school athletes to profit from Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. Now, a limited number of high school athletes are pursuing NIL deals.
Posted inHealth and Science
Hogan’s environment agency was underfunded and underperformed, experts say
Funding cuts and staffing shortages at the Maryland Department of the Environment over the past decade have coincided with a decline in the state’s ecological health.
Posted inArt
‘Deeply, deeply concerned’: After another tense budget hearing with BOPA, city leaders indicate they will explore ‘alternative options’ for funding the arts and festivals in Baltimore
Mayor Brandon Scott and two City Council members suggested the city explore “alternative options” for funding the arts and festivals, following a budget hearing with representatives from the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts.
Posted inAlong the Patapsco
Peel, core and quarter: Canning tomatoes near the Magothy
Canning tomatoes at home, though laborious, is rather simple. But an essential part of the process is sacred to Cindi Hemelt Gallagher – the generous salting of peeled and quartered tomatoes as they simmer on the stove.
Posted inLifeline
Gun Safe Moving Services – Let the Professionals Handle It
Just looking at most gun safes, you can immediately tell that it is probably too heavy to attempt moving on your own. However, there is also the added complication that the contents of a gun safe cannot be entrusted to just anyone. Most average-size gun safes weigh more than several hundred pounds, with some of […]
Posted inArt
Redwood Arch by Linda DePalma gets $62,000 restoration on the west side of downtown Baltimore
Redwood Arch, a 35-year-old sculpture by Baltimore artist Linda DePalma that pays tribute to workers in the garment industry, the medical profession and other fields, has been restored to its original appearance after years of fading and rusting.
Posted inMt. Vernon
Sangria’s restaurant license in limbo after Mount Vernon residents bring concerns to Baltimore liquor board
Baltimore’s liquor board deferred their decision on whether to renew Sangria’s restaurant license, allowing time for the business’s owners and Mount Vernon residents to try to work out their differences.
Posted inSchools
Maryland delegate looks to expand civil immunity for teachers
By Kara Thompson, Capital News Service School staff would receive protection from lawsuits stemming from disciplining students under a proposed bill from Del. Robin Grammer, R-Baltimore, that is set to be heard in the General Assembly on Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
HeBros and SEED School partnership strengthens kinship between Black and Jewish communities
A winning bid on a golf trip at a charity auction 20 years ago has grown into close friendships among members of Baltimore’s Black and Jewish communities.
