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Hot Plate: Italian lunch at Cafe Campli, Champagne at Magdalena, pizza at Atwater’s, and more.
This week, the Baltimore restaurant community goes Euro, with events that draw on international inspiration, from Ireland to Italy. Here’s a look at those events – and more – happening in Charm City this week:
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Expansion plans for Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Pigtown branch to double size, add apartments
Plans to expand the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Pigtown branch would double the size of the current library and add apartments. The Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday voted on the sale of the city-owned property at 856 Washington Boulevard in the Washington Village/Pigtown neighborhood to local developer, Ernst Valery, operating under Library Flats LLC.
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Benefits Of Increased UIM Coverage In Maryland
John Leppler, Leppler Injury Law Imagine you’re driving through Maryland when, out of nowhere, another driver crashes into your car. You are severely injured, rushed to the hospital, and are in need of multiple surgeries. Shockingly, you find out that the other driver doesn’t have any car insurance coverage. It’s definitely not the situation you want […]
Posted inAlong the Patapsco
Brooks Robinson (1937-2023): What More Can Be Said?
Rafael Alvarez shares stories from Orioles fans about baseball legend Brooks Robinson, who passed away last week at the age of 86.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Matthew Campbell nominated to be the next executive director of the Baltimore Convention Center
Mayor Brandon Scott announced today that he is nominating Matthew “Mac” Campbell to serve as the next Executive Director of the Baltimore Convention Center. If approved by the Baltimore City Council, he will replace Peggy Daidakis, who retired in September after 49 years with city government and 44 with the convention center.
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Join The Ivy Bookshop for After Midnight: A Poetry Celebration Featuring Ryan Artes And Zorina Exie Frey
The Ivy is delighted to welcome two wonderful poets, Ryan Artes and Zorina Exie Frey, to our back patio for a reading and conversation celebrating Ryan’s poetry collection, After Midnight, on Thursday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. We will have copies of Ryan’s book for sale in the shop, as well as at the event.
Posted inColleges & Universities
Johns Hopkins University to begin work on $130M renovation of Milton S. Eisenhower Library in July
Johns Hopkins University has announced that work will begin July 10 on a $130 million “transformation” of the six-level Milton S. Eisenhower Library, and that the building will be closed to students and faculty while work is underway.
Posted inAround Town
Enjoy trash wheel-inspired art, craft beers, and more at ‘Trash Wheel Fan Fest’ Saturday
Mr. Trash Wheel and his family — Professor Trash Wheel, Captain Trash Wheel, and Gwynnda the Good Wheel of the West — work hard to remove floating debris and keep the Inner Harbor clean from tons of waste. Now, Baltimore’s favorite trash collecting water creatures invite residents to a night of celebration and appreciation at […]
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Baltimore Weekend Events: Lunar New Year Celebrations, Harbor Point Ice Festival, Poe Birthday, and more
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with some Lunar New Year celebrations around Baltimore this weekend. You can also celebrate the birthday of horror writer Edgar Allan Poe with a murder mystery that will send chills down your spine. Then, later in the weekend, warm up with some craft beers and warm cocktails. Check […]
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Claiborne may move ahead with senior living facility in North Roland Park, appellate court rules
A Mississippi-based developer may move ahead with its plans to build a $25 million senior living facility in North Roland Park, according to a ruling from the Appellate Court of Maryland.
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Preservation commission allows demolition of historic Hendler Creamery
Baltimore’s preservation commission voted 8 to 1 to approve an application from the nonprofit Helping Up Mission to raze the former Hendler Creamery building to make way for a community green space.
Posted inFood & Drink
Guinness brewery to celebrate fourth anniversary with themed events, fruit and flower-inspired beers
Guinness is commemorating the anniversary of when its Baltimore brewery bloomed four years ago with two weeks of celebrations and three limited-release beers inspired by fruit and flowers.
Posted inTop Headlines
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: State alcohol producers seek authority to keep shipping to consumers; 24,800 COVID reinfections tallied in MD; and more.
State breweries and liquor producers seek authority to keep shipping to consumers – WBAL-TV/Baltimore Business Journal Ernst & Young contract with state health department has grown from $4 million to $87 million – Maryland Matters Maryland adds 24,800 reinfections to COVID-19 dashboard as state approaches 1 million cases – The Sun DeWolfe, Maryland’s top public […]
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Organizers release lineup for Moonrise electronic music festival
Organizers on Wednesday released the lineup for Baltimore’s electronic music Moonrise Festival, with major EDM acts like Tiësto, Zedd, and Two Friends set to perform.
