Last week, we shared news about the dedication of Johns Hopkins University’s new Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.; plans by Inner Harbor cultural institutions to transform their properties; and Montgomery County Councilman Will Jawando’s announcement that he is dropping out of the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin.
Read the recaps and revisit the stories here:
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“Leaders of the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, Waterfront Partnership and Reginald Lewis museum outline their coming attractions”: While the proposed redevelopment of the Harborplace pavilions has received extensive press coverage in recent weeks, leaders of other Inner Harbor attractions say they’re also working on building projects that will transform their properties – and affect the experiences their visitors have.
“Marlo Stanfield, whose life inspired parts of ‘The Wire,’ is no fictional character. The ‘Marlo’ docuseries fills in the blanks”: Born Marlow Bates but raised in the Stanfield family (his mother was a Stanfield), Marlo Stanfield is the subject of a new three-part docuseries. The docuseries delves into the live of the real Marlo, who partly inspired a character of the same name in “The Wire” television series.
“Mayor Scott signs Mary Pat Clarke homeownership bill into law”: Mayor Brandon Scott signed a new act into law last week which aims to make the transition from renting to homeownership easier for Baltimore residents.
“Hot House: This Guilford stone house comes with a turret and delightful French blue exterior details”: This Guilford stone house comes with a turret, French blue exterior details, a walnut paneled living room, stone-walled basement, and more.
“Marcia, Marcia, Marcia: Book a tour to meet Baltimore’s ghost librarian who haunts the MedChi building in Midtown-Belvedere”: Attend a ghost tour of the MedChi building later this month, where you might have a chance to witness their resident ghost librarian Marcia.
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“Johns Hopkins University dedicates its new home in the nation’s capital, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center at the former Newseum”: Johns Hopkins University on Thursday dedicated the new Bloomberg Center at the former Newseum building in Washington, D.C., where the university’s School of Government and Policy will be based.
“Montgomery County Councilman Will Jawando drops out of U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Ben Cardin”: Montgomery County Councilman Jawando has withdrawn from the race to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, saying Friday he does not believe he has a path to victory.
“Angel Reese signs multi-year deal with Reebok to launch new basketball collection”: Louisian State University basketball phenom and Randallstown native Angel Reese has signed a deal with Reebok to re-launch its Reebok Basketball category beginning in 2024.
“Howard County Public Schools adapt to meet special education teacher shortage and address bussing issues, superintendent says”: Howard County leaders discussed the school system’s special education teacher shortage and efforts to address bussing issues from earlier this school year.
“AI represents powerful economic opportunity for Maryland region, but the technology has big risks”: The benefits and risks of artificial intelligence took center stage during a panel discussion at a regional technology forum last week at Anne Arundel Community College.
