A screenprinting board is illuminated at a Beatitude rave event; John Waters stars in a Saint Laurent holiday campaign; The Maryland Zoo welcomes a new giraffe.
A screenprinting board is illuminated at a Beatitude rave event; John Waters stars in a Saint Laurent holiday campaign; The Maryland Zoo welcomes a new giraffe.

Last week, we shared news about an auction of Orioles memorabilia; John Waters starring in holiday campaigns for two retailers; and Morgan State University becoming the nation’s third-largest HBCU.

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A photo shows Cal Ripken and other Baltimore Orioles players celebrating. Photo courtesy of Bonhams Skinner auction site.
A photo shows Cal Ripken and other Baltimore Orioles players celebrating. Photo courtesy of Bonhams Skinner auction site.

“Rare Orioles memorabilia are up for auction — will anyone give them a home in Baltimore?“: Baltimore Orioles memorabilia will be sold to the highest bidder in an online auction of items from the estate of former team president Larry Lucchino, who died in April at the age of 78.

DJ Babypufff and DJ Nosho perform at a Beatitude rave event at Syndicate Screenprinting Company in November 2024. Photo by Maria Eberhart.
DJ Babypufff and DJ Nosho perform at a Beatitude rave event at Syndicate Screenprinting Company in November 2024. Photo by Maria Eberhart.

“Beatitude transforms Baltimore warehouses into temporary nightclubs for rave series“: Syndicate Screenprinting Company was the latest site of Beatitude, a DIY rave series turning Baltimore warehouses into temporary nightclubs.

Morgan State University's campus. Photo courtesy of Morgan State University.
Morgan State University’s campus. Photo courtesy of Morgan State University.

“With nearly 11,000 students this fall — a new record — Morgan State University is now the third-largest HBCU in the nation“: Morgan State University in Baltimore is now the third largest HCBU in the nation, with nearly 11,000 students enrolled this fall.

John Waters stars in a short film as part of an advertising campaign for the fashion brand Saint Laurent. Screenshot from video by Saint Laurent.
John Waters sits in the back of a taxi cab as he stars in a short film as part of an advertising campaign for the fashion brand Saint Laurent. Screenshot from video by Saint Laurent.

“‘Top model’: John Waters is starring in holiday campaigns for Saint Laurent and Nordstrom“: Baltimore filmmaker John Waters is starring in promotional campaigns for two well-known retailers, Nordstrom and Saint Laurent.

Police officers standing in front of Camden Yards
Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

“What the passage of Question E means for Baltimore City residents and police“: Baltimore residents voted this month to pass Question E, taking the final step in returning control of the Baltimore Police Department to the city. Advocates hope the move will improve police accountability.

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“Hot House: Victorian details abound in this ‘pebble dash’ Lutherville cottage“: This late 19th century Lutherville house has been updated with many 21st century conveniences while still holding plenty of Victorian charm.

A sunset sushi roll from Sizka Restaurant in Canton. The restaurant is closing down on Nov. 27, 2024. Photo courtesy of Sizka Restaurant.
A sunset sushi roll from Sizka Restaurant in Canton. The restaurant is closing down on Nov. 27, 2024. Photo courtesy of Sizka Restaurant.

“Japanese fusion restaurant Sizka to close after nearly 5 years“: Sizka Restaurant will close its doors after almost five years of serving Japanese fusion food in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood.

The construction zone at Loyola University Maryland as a new science center addition rises

“After temporary disruption, a new science center will rise at Loyola University Maryland“: A new 18,200 square-foot addition and renovation to the Donnelly Science Center is rising at Loyola University Maryland.

giraffe in enclosure in zoo
Photo via Maryland Zoo.

“And giraffe makes three! Maryland Zoo welcomes new female giraffe to herd“: The Maryland Zoo has a new three-year-old female reticulated giraffe joining the other two giraffes that call the zoo home — and donors get a chance to name her!

stone semi-circular memorial with names and poems etched into them, blue sky behind it, black concentric circles in front
Photo via Baltimore County.

“Baltimore County unveils memorial honoring lives lost to COVID-19“: Baltimore County last week opened a public art installation at Lake Roland dedicated to honoring the lives of those lost to COVID-19.