Last week, we shared news about funds to support the reopening of Eddie’s of Mount Vernon, John Waters’ latest update about his “Liarmouth” movie, a look at Baltimore as a host city for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament, and more.
Read the recaps and revisit the stories here:
Most-Read Stories:
“State of Maryland allocates $286,000 to help a new operator reopen Eddie’s grocery store in Mount Vernon but more funds are needed, community leader tells area residents”: The state of Maryland has allocated $286,000 to help a new operator reopen Eddie’s grocery store in Mount Vernon but more funds are needed, area residents were told at a community meeting on Tuesday night.
“Made in Baltimore store opens Friday at Harborplace”: After a successful holiday shopping season at Harborplace, the Made in Baltimore store will reopen in the same location on Friday, Feb. 23.
“Hot House: From 1850s Mount Vernon to 1930s Ruxton, this home has history.”: Originally a four-story Mt. Vernon townhouse in the 1850s, this home began a new life in the 1930s when its rooms were taken apart and moved into this specifically-designed and newly-constructed house in Ruxton.
“Atlas’ new upscale steakhouse, The Ruxton, to open in March”: Atlas Restaurant Group is opening a new steakhouse called The Ruxton in Baltimore’s Harbor East neighborhood next month.
“After success with CIAA Basketball Tournament, can Baltimore host other large sporting events?”: As Baltimore prepares to host the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament for the third straight year, could the city host other large sporting events in the future?
Editor’s Picks:
“Introducing the Baltimore Fishbowl 2024 Guide to Summer Camps”: Baltimore Fishbowl’s inaugural Guide to Summer Camps is now in homes! Learn about some of the summer camps available for your family in the Baltimore area.
“The Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Damian Mosley of Blacksauce Kitchen”: In Charm City Cook blogger Amy Langrehr’s new feature The Baker’s Dozen, she asks 13 questions about food, life, and Baltimore to some of the city’s many talented food and beverage professionals. This installment, she speaks with Blacksauce Kitchen chef-owner Damian Mosley.
“John Waters says his next movie will be filmed in Baltimore, if it moves ahead”: John Waters hasn’t disclosed whom he’ll cast in the movie adaptation of his novel “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance,” if it moves ahead, but he says it will be partly filmed in Baltimore.
“Big Time Rush to headline this summer’s Maryland State Fair concert series”: American boy band Big Time Rush will headline a concert series at the Maryland State Fair’s main stage this summer, where they will perform Sept. 7.
“Mr. Trash Wheel featured in new book in Dr. Seuss ‘Lorax’ series”: Mr. Trash Wheel will represent Baltimore in the latest addition to Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” book series, “Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions.”
“Baltimore audiences among first in nation to see new ‘Peter Pan’ production, updated for 21st century”: Last week, Baltimore was among the first stops for the “Peter Pan” national tour. The musical is based on J.M. Barrie’s classic story but has been updated for the 21st century, including the removal of stereotypes that are insensitive and harmful, especially to Native Americans.
