Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks at a post-game press conference; A fire blazes at Camp Small in Baltimore; Dr. Martin Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration under president-elect Donald Trump.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks at a post-game press conference; A fire blazes at Camp Small in Baltimore; Dr. Martin Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration under president-elect Donald Trump.

Last week, we shared news about the Camp Small fire in Baltimore; President-elect Donald Trump picking a Johns Hopkins surgeon to lead the Food and Drug Administration; and John Waters’ list of the Best Movies of 2024.

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Jean Minor, a parishioner, leaves St. Ann after one of the final Masses before closing Credit: Jim Burger

“A City to Come: A Baltimore anchor cut loose amid frustration“: The Archdiocese of Baltimore has pulled up anchor at Greenmount Avenue and 22nd street after 151 years. The last Mass at the fabled St. Ann church was celebrated and widely mourned on November 24.

A fire blazes at Camp Small, a wood waste collection site in Baltimore. Screenshot of video.
A fire blazes at Camp Small, a wood waste collection site in Baltimore. Screenshot of video.

“Fire contained at Baltimore lumber yard“: Firefighters have contained the massive brush fire that blazed at a Baltimore lumber yard in Woodberry starting Thursday afternoon.

Side angled view of MTA bus decorated with winter holiday themed scenes
Photo via Maryland Transit Administration.

“All aboard the MTA’s free Holiday Bus!“: The Maryland Transit Administration is offering fun and free transportation aboard its Holiday Bus for the 46th year, bringing riders to the Mondawmin Train Garden for free.

Dr. Martin A. Makary, a Johns Hopkins Medicine surgical oncologist, has been nominated to serve as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by president-elect Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Martin A. Makary.
Dr. Martin A. Makary, a Johns Hopkins Medicine surgical oncologist, has been nominated to serve as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by president-elect Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Martin A. Makary.

“Trump taps Hopkins surgeon Martin Makary to oversee Food and Drug Administration“: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Johns Hopkins surgical oncologist Dr. Martin Makary to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Lamar Jackson wearing black hat and white Ravens sweater standing in front of a purple Ravens backdrop
Screenshot from video on Jamison Hensley’s X account.

“Lamar Jackson’s mom cussed him out after Ravens loss“: Fans had plenty to say about Lamar Jackson’s performance after the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but one voice in particular cut through the noise: Jackson’s mom, Felicia Jones.

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John Waters. Photo by Greg Gorman.
John Waters. Photo by Greg Gorman.

“John Waters releases his list of The Best Movies of 2024“: Movies about lesbian bodybuilders, a gay beatnik, and Brutalist architecture topped filmmaker John Waters’ list of The Best Movies of 2024.

A red glass ball ornament hangs on a Christmas tree.
Ornament hangs on a Christmas tree. Photo credit: Theo Crazzolara/Flickr Creative Commons.

“Want to watch a festive film? Data show Maryland’s favorite flicks this holiday season.“: The folks at AirportParkingReservations.com used survey data and Google Trends analysis to find which holiday movies travelers in Maryland and across the nation enjoy watching most.

DeLois "Dee Dee" Strum, chief administrative officer of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, will serve as the organization's interim CEO and president. Photo courtesy of National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
DeLois “Dee Dee” Strum, chief administrative officer of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, will serve as the organization’s interim CEO and president. Photo courtesy of National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

“Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation names interim CEO and president following founder’s death“: M. DeLois “Dee Dee” Strum will lead the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation as interim CEO and president, following the death of the organization’s founder and longtime CEO Vincent O. Leggett in November.

Theater flier with drawing of Edgar Allan Poe and santa hat with words in green print "A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allan Poe"
Staged reading for “A Christmas Carol for Edgar Allen Poe” takes place on Dec. 21 and 22 at Fells Point Corner Theater.

“‘A Christmas Carol’ gets a twist in Poe Theatre staged reading“: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will mix with the life of Edgar Allan Poe when The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre presents a brand-new script as a staged reading on Dec. 21 and 22 at the Fells Point Corner Theatre.

Mike “Red” Farace shows off some bottles of wine.

“Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Mike “Red” Farace of La Cuchara“: Mike “Red” Farace, sommelier at La Cuchara, talks about drinking Champagne, spending Thanksgiving on the Eastern Shore, and more.