(Left to right) Baltimore Ravens player Kyle Hamilton at the Ravens-Chiefs game; A rendering of a 32-story apartment building planned for Little Italy; Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz works with works with Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during DNR's fall 2023 survey.
(Left to right) Baltimore Ravens player Kyle Hamilton at the Ravens-Chiefs game; A rendering of a 32-story apartment building planned for Little Italy; Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz works with works with Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during DNR's fall 2023 survey.

Last week, we shared news about a proposed 32-story apartment tower in Little Italy, 2023 oyster numbers for the Chesapeake Bay, and Baltimore nonprofit ShareBaby distributing their 10 millionth diaper.

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A rendering depicts a 32-story, 276-unit apartment building proposed for Little Italy, just north of the 24-story, 400-unit Avalon apartment building. Credit: Little Italy Neighborhood Association.
A rendering depicts a 32-story, 276-unit apartment building proposed for Little Italy, just north of the 24-story, 400-unit Avalon apartment building. Credit: Little Italy Neighborhood Association.

“Plans for 32-story apartment tower in Little Italy on hold after residents question the building’s height”: A developer’s plan to construct a 32-story apartment tower overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is on hold after residents questioned the proposed building’s height.

Mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah holds news conference at McKeldin Square on Monday. Photo by Ed Gunts.
Mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah holds news conference at McKeldin Square on Monday. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“Mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah pledges to block construction of high-rise apartments at Harborplace if he’s elected”: Baltimore mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah last week pledged to block the proposed construction of high-rise apartment buildings at Harborplace if he’s elected mayor.

The Stanford Grill in Columbia, Maryland. This location, as well as the Stanford Grill in Rockville and the Stanford Kitchen in Owings Mills, will be rebranded as Glenwood's in the coming months. Screenshot via Google Maps.
The Stanford Grill in Columbia, Maryland. This location, as well as the Stanford Grill in Rockville and the Stanford Kitchen in Owings Mills, will be rebranded as Glenwood’s in the coming months. Screenshot via Google Maps.

“Stanford Grill and Stanford Kitchen get rebranded as Blueridge Restaurant Group looks to expand”: Blueridge Restaurant Group announced Wednesday that three of its restaurants in Columbia, Owings Mills, and Rockville will be rebranded.

“Hot House: 100-year-old Hiddenbrook English manor-style home features updated systems, retains original architectural charm”: Hiddenbrook, an English manor-style house in Ruxton, features updated systems while retaining its original architectural charm.

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton at the Ravens' AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton at the Ravens’ AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens.

“Just shy of the Super Bowl, the Ravens blew their best chance at a championship in a decade. Where do they go from here?”:

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Harry and Lloyd, the Maryland Zoo’s two miniature Mediterranean donkeys, predict which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Screenshot via video by Maryland Zoo.
Harry and Lloyd, the Maryland Zoo’s two miniature Mediterranean donkeys, predict which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday. Screenshot via video by Maryland Zoo.

“Maryland Zoo’s donkeys weigh in with Super Bowl LVIII predictions”: Although the Baltimore Ravens didn’t make it to the Super Bowl this year, the Maryland Zoo’s two miniature Mediterranean donkeys Harry and Lloyd made their predictions about which team would win the game. Find out which donkey was right in this article.

Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at a press conference on July 22, 2020. Image via Facebook Live.

“Former Gov. Larry Hogan announces he will run for U.S. Senate”: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday he is running for U.S. Senate. Hogan is among the candidates vying for the Republican party nomination in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin who is not seeking reelection. On the Democratic side, the race has mostly narrowed to frontrunners Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone.

Adult hands cradle a baby. Photo credit: Christine Szeto/Flickr Creative Commons.
Adult hands cradle a baby. Photo credit: Christine Szeto/Flickr Creative Commons.

“Postpartum and seasonal depression can converge at wintertime for some new parents. Baltimore providers are working to support their mental health.”: The confluence of postpartum and seasonal depression at winter can weigh heavily on some new parents. In Baltimore, providers are supporting families’ mental health.

Backpacks contain toys and other items that ShareBaby distributed to partners serving local families in need. Photo courtesy of ShareBaby.
Backpacks contain toys and other items that ShareBaby distributed to partners serving local families in need. Photo courtesy of ShareBaby.

“Baltimore nonprofit ShareBaby distributes its 10 millionth diaper”: Baltimore nonprofit ShareBaby distributed its 10 millionth diaper last week, serving as both a celebratory milestone and a stark reminder of the overwhelming need for diapers in Baltimore and across the country.

Woman with long black hair looks at the camera holding a banana in one hand
The Sex Nutritionist, Sierra, is an expert on nutrition and sexual health. She will appear at the Sex Ed Pop Up on Saturday, Feb. 10. (Photo from VagEsteem’s Instagram page.)

“Sex Ed Pop Up creates safe and fun spaces for talking about love and sex”: A Sex Ed Pop Up event this past Saturday at Baltimore Peninsula sought to foster safe and fun conversations around love and sex.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz (center) works with Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during DNR's fall 2023 survey. Photo by Robert Bussell, Maryland DNR.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz (center) works with Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during DNR’s fall 2023 survey. Photo by Robert Bussell, Maryland DNR.

“Oyster numbers and distribution enjoyed a ‘remarkable’ 2023, survey shows”: Low levels of rainfall in the Chesapeake Bay watershed paved the way for improved conditions for oysters in 2023.