(Left to right) A child plays with a sparkler at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on July 4, 2024; A rendering depicts Rye Street Tavern; Enolia Pettigen McMillan, namesake of what will be Morgan State University's newest student housing building.
(Left to right) A child plays with a sparkler at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on July 4, 2024; A rendering depicts Rye Street Tavern; Enolia Pettigen McMillan, namesake of what will be Morgan State University's newest student housing building.

Last week, we shared an update about demolition activity in downtown Baltimore, news about the selection of firms to lead improvements at Oriole Park, and a Fourth of July photo gallery.

Read the recaps and revisit the stories here:

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The Home Plate Plaza entrance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Photo by Ed Gunts.
The Home Plate Plaza entrance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“Stadium Authority approves Populous and Gilbane-WarrenBuilds to lead Oriole Park improvements”: The Maryland Stadium Authority approved an architect and construction manager to lead approximately $400 million of upgrades for Oriole Park.

man with afro, goatee, and sunglasses in white tank top smiling at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater
Photo courtesy of Waterfront Partnership.

“There will be a ‘Harbor Hootenanny’ at the Inner Harbor thanks to Baltimore by Baltimore”: Baltimore by Baltimore’s July 6 festival, “Harbor Hootenanny,” celebrated folk and roots music at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater.

A 7-Eleven property in Remington. Photo by Ed Gunts.
A 7-Eleven property in Remington. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“7-Eleven will stay in Remington, Seawall says”: Seawall, a local developer working with Charm City Buyers to redevelop the current site of a 7-Eleven in Remington, said the convenience store will stay as part of their plans for the property.

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Marquis Lupton will begin hosting “All Things Considered” on WYPR on July 10. Photo from WYPR.

“New local host for ‘All Things Considered’ on WYPR”: Marquis Lupton is joining Baltimore’s National Public Radio affiliate station WYPR as the new local host of “All Things Considered.”

A rendering of Rye Street Tavern, which is expected to reopen in early 2024 after upgrades
A rendering of Rye Street Tavern, which will reopen July 15 after renovations.

“Rye Street Tavern to reopen July 15 with Southern-inspired menu”: Rye Street Tavern will reopen July 15 with a Southern-inspired menu after undergoing a redevelopment under new owners Washington, D.C.-based Clyde’s Restaurant Group.

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Demolition activity this week on West Fayette Street, where two buildings have been torn down. Photo by Ed Gunts.
Demolition activity this week on West Fayette Street, where two buildings have been torn down. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“Demolition activity underway on downtown Baltimore block where mixed-use Compass development is planned”: Demolition activity is underway on the west side of downtown Baltimore, signaling potential progress in the redevelopment of a city-owned parcel once called the Superblock.

Left, illuminated drones draw an eagle, next to fireworks. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)

“PHOTOS | Baltimore pairs fireworks with city’s first-ever Fourth of July drone display”: Despite rainfall Thursday afternoon, the weather cleared up in time for the culmination of Baltimore’s Fourth of July festivities: the annual fireworks show and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performance — accompanied for the first time by a drone display.

Members of the McMillan family sign a column in the building that will bear Enolia Pettigen McMillan's name. Photo by Ed Gunts.
Members of the McMillan family sign a column in the building that will bear Enolia Pettigen McMillan’s name. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“In Hamilton-Lauraville, Flats at the Markley becomes ‘The Enolia’ to serve as Morgan State University student housing”: What will be Morgan State University’s newest student housing building is being named in honor of Enolia Pettigen McMillan, an educator, visionary, civil rights pioneer and champion for the university.

Construction is underway at M&T Bank Stadium, part of $1.8 billion that the Maryland Stadium Authority is spending in Baltimore.
Construction is underway at M&T Bank Stadium, part of $1.8 billion that the Maryland Stadium Authority is spending in Baltimore.

“Fans will love it, but will taxpayers see a return on billions spent on stadium projects?”: While fans may love the features, Maryland taxpayers are unlikely to see the return on their investment they may expect from multi-billion dollar stadium investments.

Nicole Foster of Cajou Creamery. Credit: Cajou Creamery IG.
Nicole Foster of Cajou Creamery. Credit: Cajou Creamery IG.

“Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Nicole Foster of Cajou Creamery”: Nicole Foster of the plant-based ice cream business Cajou Creamery talks about her love of unexpected flavors, Sherwood Gardens, and more.

Plans are underway by Edenwald to create a University Based Retirement Community at Goucher College.

“Goucher and Edenwald are advancing plans to redefine the college ‘senior’”: Plans are underway to create a University Retirement Community at Goucher College, where Edenwald residents will be able to take classes.