More shops and restaurants will be coming to downtown Baltimore under a plan to build a third retail pavilion along Pratt Street.
Ed Gunts
Ed Gunts is a local freelance writer and the former architecture critic for The Baltimore Sun.
Two-story retail pavilion planned for Pratt Street
Amy Sherald’s next big unveiling will be a mural in Station North
After receiving international attention for her portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama–so much so that her painting had to be moved to a larger space within the gallery to accommodate the crowds–Amy Sherald is scheduled to unveil a large work of public art in Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Entertainment District, where she has a studio.
‘Homeless Jesus’ sculpture installed outside St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
He’s turned up in Washington, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Dublin, Rome, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney–more than 60 cities in all.
Now he’s found a spot in Baltimore as well.
Construction Begins on $125 Million Circle East Development in Towson
The intersection of York and Joppa roads has been considered the center of Towson since Ezekiel Towson opened a hotel and tavern there in the 18th century, and a group of developers wants to keep it that way.
Spike Gjerde, Corey Polyoka to Sell Grand Cru Wine Bar to Former Employee
Spike Gjerde and Corey Polyoka, the restaurateurs behind Foodshed, plan to sell Grand Cru wine bar and wine shop in Belvedere Square to a former employee.
Former Orioles Exec Janet Marie Smith Goes Back to School
You can call her Professor Smith now.
Janet Marie Smith, the Baltimore resident, and nationally prominent urban designer and planner who played a key role in shaping Oriole Park at Camden Yards and other major league ballparks, has gone back to school.
After Multiple Robberies, a Popular Coffee Bar Closes in Bolton Hill
After getting robbed five times in four months, and then going “cashless” in an effort to prevent thefts, a popular Bolton Hill café has closed its doors permanently.
Morgan State University receives $352,000 grant from the Abell Foundation for plant science research
Morgan State University announced today that it has received $352,000 from the Abell Foundation to help fund its state-of-the-art greenhouse facility and enhance training and research in plant science technology.
Urban Landscape: Catholic Review HQ Under Contract; Jordan Faye Contemporary Gallery to Close; ‘Chef Boyardee’ Mansion Up for Auction
For the second time this year, a newspaper headquarters appears likely to be sold in Baltimore.
