The American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore’s home to works by self-taught artists, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend.
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American Visionary Art Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend
Maryland records third-highest daily new COVID-19 cases, while deaths and hospitalizations continue to climb
Maryland’s coronavirus caseload rose by 2,697 cases on Wednesday, the third highest daily increase in reported cases since the pandemic began, state data show.
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Baltimore considers overdose prevention sites; New Wyman Park Restaurant closing for good; and more
City Lawmakers Urged To Support Overdose Prevention Sites — WYPR
Beloved New Wyman Park Restaurant to shut down for good — Baltimore Business Journal
60 years after Annapolis restaurant sit-in by 5 Black residents, descendants keep their memory alive — Capital Gazette
Six Possible Contenders Eye Mosby’s Soon-to-be-Vacant House Seat — Maryland Matters
Nick Mosby says he paid his federal tax lien — Baltimore Brew
Avril Haines, Former Baltimore Bookstore Owner, Among President-Elect Biden’s Cabinet Position Picks — WJZ
BMA, Walters Art Museum to close until January due to coronavirus surge
The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum on Wednesday will temporarily close most of their galleries to the public due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in Maryland and across the United States.
The BMA plans to reopen on Jan. 6 “in accordance with health and safety requirements,” while the Walters said it will reopen “mid-January after the holiday season,” museum officials said in statements.
Maryland reports most new deaths since June, largest amount of current hospitalizations since May
Maryland reported 32 additional deaths on Tuesday, the largest single-day increase of deaths since the state reported 34 deaths on June 16, state data show.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: No injuries reported in North Baltimore train derailment; Baltimore County school board seeks to shorten meetings; and more
No Injuries Reported After Freight Train Derailment In North Baltimore — WJZ
Baltimore County School Board Tries To Reign In Its Marathon Meetings — WYPR
Faulty Maryland payment system threatens mental health and addiction professionals, providers say — The Baltimore Sun
Young administration says it will try to keep the homeless in hotels this winter — Baltimore Brew
Car Caravan Highlights Pandemic’s Harm to the Poor — Maryland Matters
Maryland’s average positive test rate remains above 5% for 15 straight days
Maryland’s average rate of coronavirus tests coming back positive over the last seven days is 6.88%, and that average has remained above 5% for 15 straight days, state data show.
Monday Morning Headlines: Hogan tells Trump to ‘Stop golfing and concede’; Protesters demand permanent housing for homeless Baltimoreans; and more
Hogan responds to Trump tweet: ‘Stop golfing and concede’ — WBAL
Young must do more for the housing insecure, marchers say — Baltimore Brew
Marylanders Still Being Evicted Despite State, Federal Orders — Maryland Matters
Sonja Santelises has earned praise running Baltimore schools. Will she be Joe Biden’s cabinet pick? — The Baltimore Sun
Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Turkey Bowl between Calvert Hall & Loyola suspended — WMAR
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Hogan criticizes Trump’s refusal to help Biden transition team; Baltimore City, County Public Schools launch COVID-19 dashboards
Maryland Gov. Hogan: Trump’s refusal help Biden transition team is ‘outrageous’ — The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore City, County Public Schools launch COVID-19 online dashboards — WMAR
Md., Other States Face Loss of Federal Help as ‘Worst Part of the Crisis’ Hits — Maryland Matters
Anxiety, despair, no support, no motivation, can’t focus — Baltimore Brew
Harborplace tenants threatened with eviction if they don’t pay back rent — Baltimore Business Journal
Baltimore’s Biggest Music Acts Team Up on Ottobar Benefit Album — Baltimore magazine
An die Musik will broadcast live music performances during Thanksgiving week, portion of ticket sales to benefit charities
As families prepare to hold Thanksgiving dinners over Zoom or adopt other methods to reduce large, indoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, An die Musik Live! is also shifting one of its traditions to the virtual space.
The downtown Baltimore jazz club will present its Thanksgiving Homecoming Concerts online this year, featuring a weeklong lineup of live-streamed performances with $5 from every ticket sold going to a charity of the musician’s choice.
