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What legalization of marijuana means for Maryland’s criminal justice system
By Lyna Bentahar, Capital News Service Marylanders voted last month to allow the legalization of cannabis for recreational use, making the state the 22nd jurisdiction and the last state in the DMV area to do so. The legislation, which goes into full effect on July 1, 2023, allows the possession and sale of cannabis products […]
Posted inNews
The Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2022: A Baltimore Fishbowl collection
Baltimore Fishbowl has compiled a list of our most-read stories of 2022. From keeping up with Baltimore’s former Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to the public backlash against a drive-in movie theater’s employment policy, here’s a look back at what we found to be our readers’ favorites. Click on each headline to read the full story.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Maryland legislature to analyze gambling expansion
By Michael Charles, Capital News Service The Maryland Senate began hearings Wednesday on a bill to remove some of the last blocks to unfettered gaming statewide — a plan that would ask voters to legalize online gaming for sponsors paying a hefty licensing fee.
Posted inEvents
The Dos and Don’ts of a John Waters book-signing
John Waters will greet fans for a book signing Wednesday at Atomic Books to celebrate the publication of not one but three softcover books.
Posted inHot Plate
Hot Plate: Thanksgiving options, beer dinner at James Joyce, Beaujolais Nouveau returns, and more
Note: This column includes events and news covering the next two weeks, as Hot Plate will be on Thanksgiving break next week and will not appear Friday, Nov. 25. The column will return Friday, Dec. 2. While turkeys dominate the food news right now, the Baltimore restaurant scene has a few more tricks up its […]
Posted inPolitics & Business
Cannabis interests compete for bill changes
By Greg Morton, Capital News Service More than 80 scheduled speakers and dozens of others converged on the House Economic Matters Committee Friday for one of the biggest days on the legislative calendar: a hearing on the omnibus bill to create a legal market for cannabis in Maryland. The speakers, some representing private industry, some […]
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Developers of Baltimore’s $100M Compass project to meet with the city’s preservation commission about possible demolition work along Howard and Fayette streets; Hendler Creamery up for discussion again
The team tasked with redeveloping 18 city-owned properties along Howard, Lexington and Fayette streets will meet next week with Baltimore’s preservation commission to see which properties the panel will allow them to alter or tear down to make way for their project, called The Compass.
Posted inTop Headlines
Monday Morning Headlines: Seven people injured in East Baltimore mass shooting; Maryland researchers propose to create bank of antibodies to prevent next pandemic; and more
Mass Shooting Leaves Seven People Injured In East Baltimore — WJZ Bank of antibodies against nasty viruses that’s proposed for Maryland aims to prevent next pandemic — The Baltimore Sun Anne Arundel County police fatally shoot knife-wielding man — WMAR Sale of air rights seen as another step forward for long-awaited Madison Park North project […]
Posted inHot Plate
Hot Plate: Lunar New Year celebrations, truffles at The Milton Inn, pop-up at The Sinclair, and more
This week, the Baltimore food world celebrates all things winter, from ice to truffles, and gets ready for the Year of the Rabbit. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Posted inFeatured
Former Beatle Paul McCartney to perform at Oriole Park on June 12
Paul McCartney, the knighted former Beatle, will perform at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 12, Baltimore Orioles management announced Friday.
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Last call for the Wharf Rat: Saturday Nov. 6 is closing and keg-draining day
So long, Wharf Rat. Owners have announced that Saturday November 6 will be the last day of operation for the popular bar and restaurant at 801-803 South Ann Street in Fells Point, a landmark dating from the early- to mid-1700s. “Last Call! Help us drain the kegs, empty the coolers, and make some final Wharf […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A bit of Maryland movie history goes on the auction block
A piece of Maryland moviemaking history has gone on the auction block just in time to benefit from increased publicity surrounding two celebrities to which it’s linked, Johnny Depp and John Waters.
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Baltimore County selling compost bins and rain barrels to county and city residents
Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents can pre-order compost bins and rain barrels from now through March 31.
Posted inWeekend Events
Baltimore Weekend Events: Chris Rock, Earth Day Cleanups, Star Wars at the BSO, and more
Baltimore is going green this weekend, from green (and pink) for AKA sorors, to interior greenery lessons with plant stylist and author Hilton Carter, to Earth Day cleanups and other environmental activities. Plus, stand-up comedian Chris Rock is performing for two nights in Baltimore. Here’s the weekend lineup:
