Last week, we shared news about Johns Hopkins Medicine’s chief diversity officer stepping down two months after she faced backlash over her definition of privilege; Maryland legislative efforts to address ticket scalping; new owners of the North Avenue Market; and John Waters being honored at the American Cinema Editors’ 74th annual Eddie Awards ceremony.
Read the recaps and revisit the stories here:
Most-Read Stories:
“Johns Hopkins Medicine chief diversity officer steps down two months after backlash over ‘privilege’ email”: Dr. Sherita Golden has stepped down as Johns Hopkins Medicine’s vice president and chief diversity officer, two months after facing backlash over an email newsletter about privilege.
“North Avenue Market acquired by group of partners in $3.25M deal”: A group of partners have purchased the North Avenue Market in a $3.25 million sale that includes the transfer of a liquor license.
“Hot House: Federal Hill home features Inner Harbor view, carriage house, and more”: This Federal Hill home offers a beautiful front garden, a carriage house for guest space, a parking pad, an Inner Harbor view, and more.
“Two Baltimore architects elevated to American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows”: Two Baltimore-based architects have been elevated to the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, one of the highest honors the institute bestows.
“Merriweather Post Pavilion, other venues continue fight for anti-ticket scalping legislation in Maryland”: Merriweather Post Pavilion and other performance venues are pushing for Maryland legislation that would combat exorbitantly high — and sometimes fake — ticket resales by scalpers.
Editor’s Picks:
“Mayoral candidates on the issues: bicycle transportation”: Baltimore’s next mayor will be tasked with balancing competing interests as the city continues to expand cycling infrastructure. Candidates weighed in on how they would approach the issue of bicycle transportation.
“In California, John Waters lauded at a film industry awards ceremony as ‘a true American icon, a true American original’”: At the 74th annual American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards ceremony, Baltimorean John Waters was among those honored for achievements in film.
“Baltimorean Emmett Stanton takes his fifth ride on the Jeopardy! train”: Baltimore train travel enthusiast Emmett Stanton competed on Jeopardy!’s Tournament of Champions episode that aired last week.
“Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Jaime Windon of Lyon Rum & Windon Distilling”: In this installment of Baker’s Dozen, Charm City Cook blogger Amy Langrehr asks 13 questions to Jaime Windon of Windon Distilling.
“Maryland Italian Festival announces dates and new sponsor”: The Galbani Maryland Italian Festival return for its second year in September, with activities, entertainment, and Italian cuisine.
