(Left to right) A rescued raven at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills; The Oriole Bird waves an LGBTQ+ Pride flag in the 2024 Baltimore Pride Parade; Cirque du Soleil performers raise red Solo cups at a show.
(Left to right) A rescued raven at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills; The Oriole Bird waves an LGBTQ+ Pride flag in the 2024 Baltimore Pride Parade; Cirque du Soleil performers raise red Solo cups at a show.

Last week, we shared news about MCB Real Estate’s latest acquisition; Brightview Senior Living opening a Hunt Valley location; and a rescued raven in search of a name.

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MCB Real Estate has purchased the Takoma Park Shopping Center, where Giant Food is the anchor. Credit: MCB Real Estate.
MCB Real Estate has purchased the Takoma Park Shopping Center, where Giant Food is the anchor. Credit: MCB Real Estate.

“MCB Real Estate acquires Takoma Park Shopping Center, adds seven tenants to the retail mix at Harborplace”: MCB Real Estate, the owner of Baltimore’s Harborplace pavilions, has expanded its holdings in Maryland with the acquisition of a retail property in Takoma Park.

Brightview Senior Living has opened a new senior living community in Hunt Valley. (Courtesy image)
Brightview Senior Living has opened a new senior living community in Hunt Valley. (Courtesy image)

“Brightview opens senior living community in Hunt Valley”: Brightview Senior Living has opened a new community for older adults in Hunt Valley, featuring 178 rental apartments, restaurants, retail stores, and more.

Leakin Park is home to an array of wildlife, including this white-throated sparrow near the Carrie Murray Nature Center in the park. Photo by Caitlin Cross-Barnet.
Leakin Park is home to an array of wildlife, including this white-throated sparrow near the Carrie Murray Nature Center in the park. Photo by Caitlin Cross-Barnet.

“Can Maryland help save Baltimore’s Leakin Park?”: The Maryland General Assembly this year passed a bill to review the establishment of a city-state partnership to manage Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Supporters hope the partnership will better showcase the park’s beauty and restore neglected parts.

After recovering from injuries, a raven has found a new home at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. Photo courtesy of Irvine Nature Center.
After recovering from injuries, a raven has found a new home at Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. Photo courtesy of Irvine Nature Center.

“There’s a new raven in town — and it’s looking for a name.”: A rescued raven from the wild has found a new home at the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills.

A sand sculpture of a sea serpent, created by the team from Hord Coplan Macht for Baltimore's 2023 City Sand contest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 near the Harborplace pavillions. Photo by Ed Gunts.
A sand sculpture of a sea serpent, created by the team from Hord Coplan Macht for Baltimore’s 2023 City Sand contest on Saturday, June 24, 2023 near the Harborplace pavillions. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“CitySand returns to Harborplace on June 22”: CitySand, the sand sculpture contest that showcases the creativity of local design and construction professionals, is coming back to Harborplace on Saturday, June 22.

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film crew filming appraisal for Antiques Roadshow
Film crew films a segment for Antiques Roadshow at the Maryland Zoo. Photo credit: Aliza Worthington

“Antiques Roadshow’s Maryland Zoo tour stop draws thousands curious to learn about their own treasures”: Antiques Roadshow last week filmed at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where thousands of people brought their treasured items to be appraised and to share their stories.

Tina Harris attends Baltimore's Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.
Tina Harris attends Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.

“Baltimore LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate Pride 2024”: Members of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies marched down Charles Street on Saturday in the 2024 Baltimore Pride Parade.

The Made in Baltimore market was part of Artscape 2023. Baltimore's Artscape festival returned in September 2023 after a three-year hiatus. Photo by Ed Gunts.
The Made in Baltimore market was part of Artscape 2023. Baltimore’s Artscape festival returned in September 2023 after a three-year hiatus. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“BOPA board approves contract that authorizes it to continue producing Artscape and other events”: The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts on Thursday approved a one-year contract that authorizes the organization to serve as the city’s events producer, arts council and film office until June 30, 2025, and clears the way for it to produce Artscape 2024 as planned on Aug. 2 to 4.

Domino Sugar factory from USCG Cutter JAMES RANKIN in Baltimore's Fells Point Broadway Pier on June 17, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.
Domino Sugar factory from USCG Cutter JAMES RANKIN in Baltimore’s Fells Point Broadway Pier on June 17, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.

“Maryland Fleet Week offers a look into maritime exhibits”: During Maryland Fleet Week, residents and visitors got the chance to see a variety of water vessels up close and learn about maritime operations.

Baltimore Safe Haven will host Baltimore Trans Pride on June 29. Image courtesy of Baltimore Safe Haven/Facebook.
Baltimore Safe Haven will host Baltimore Trans Pride on June 29. Image courtesy of Baltimore Safe Haven/Facebook.

“Baltimore Trans Pride to return June 29, with ‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson, hip-hop artist KenTheMan, and more”: Baltimore Trans Pride will return June 29 to celebrate transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive communities. The event will feature “Pose” star Dominique Jackson, hip-hop artist KenTheMan, and more.

Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens.

“Baltimore Ravens and AFC North to be featured in HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ series”: The Baltimore Ravens were the first team featured on the original “Hard Knocks” training camp series in 2001. Now, they will be featured again — along with other AFC North teams — in an all-new version of the sports series.

2 people in country western dress holding up red solo cups on a stage
Photo credit: Jeremy Poland, courtesy Cirque du Soleil

“Cirque du Soleil brings Nashville to Baltimore”: Cirque du Soleil is bringing its first country-themed show, “Songblazers” to Baltimore this winter at the Hippodrome Theatre.