(Left to right) H. L. Mencken; Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier; A rendering of the planned Mayfair Place development, incorporating the façade of the historic Mayfair Theatre.
(Left to right) H. L. Mencken; Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier; A rendering of the planned Mayfair Place development, incorporating the façade of the historic Mayfair Theatre.

Last week, we shared news about Kathy Klausmeier becoming Baltimore County Executive for the remaining two years of Johnny O’s term; the removal and decommissioning of a plaque that honored a segregationist; and more.

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A plaque honors segregation leader William L. Marbury. The plaque was been removed in November 2024 from city-owned land in Bolton Hill and decommissioned by the city on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Credit: The Bolton Hill Bulletin.
A plaque honors segregation leader William L. Marbury. The plaque was been removed in November 2024 from city-owned land in Bolton Hill and decommissioned by the city on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Credit: The Bolton Hill Bulletin.

Plaque honoring segregation leader William L. Marbury removed from public property in Bolton Hill and decommissioned by the city“: Baltimore, known as The Monumental City, is starting 2025 with one fewer monument after a raised plaque honoring a segregationist was removed from public property in Bolton Hill and decommissioned by the city.

night time outdoor picture of shopping strip with words "Belvedere Square" in lights on marquee, lit christmas tree on right, lit lamppost in center, Santa figure from behind walking away
Photo from Belvedere Square Facebook page.

Neighborhood association buys vacant property next to Belvedere Square“: The Belvedere Improvement Association purchased property from War Horse Cities, which is adjacent to Belvedere Square shopping center.

Hot House: Park yourself in this Mount Vernon carriage house, complete with a one-car garage“: Rent this carriage house for $3,000 per month, complete with a one-car garage (a rare find for Mount Vernon homes).

The cafe counter at Kneads Bakeshop at The Village of Cross Keys. Courtesy photo.
The cafe counter at Kneads Bakeshop at The Village of Cross Keys. Courtesy photo.

Kneads, an upscale bakery and coffee shop, opens on Friday at The Village of Cross Keys“: Kneads, an upscale bakery and coffee shop, will have its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 10, at The Village of Cross Keys.

A rendering depicts the exterior of the planned Mayfair Place development. Credit: Moseley Architects.
A rendering depicts the exterior of the planned Mayfair Place development. Credit: Moseley Architects.

Mayfair Place development moving ahead after Baltimore’s Board of Estimates approves a $960,000 construction loan“: A $26.8 million plan to build a six-story, 97-unit apartment project on downtown Baltimore’s west side, incorporating the reconstructed front façade of the historic Mayfair Theatre, is moving to the construction phase.

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Photo via Unsplash.com. Credit Monika Grabkowska.

Cheers to Dry January and beyond: Demand grows for non-alcoholic adult drinks“: January may be dry, but for many, limiting or completely avoiding alcohol lasts much longer than the first month of the calendar year. Demand is growing for non-alcoholic adult drinks, and the reasons abound.

Kathy Klausmeier will serve as interim Baltimore County Executive, succeeding former Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who resigned to join Congress. Photo courtesy Baltimore County Government/Flickr.
Kathy Klausmeier will serve as interim Baltimore County Executive, succeeding former Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who resigned to join Congress. Photo courtesy Baltimore County Government/Flickr.

Klausmeier becomes Baltimore County Executive for remaining two years of Olszewski’s term“: State Sen. Kathy Klausmeier is Baltimore County’s next executive, replacing Johnny Olszewski Jr., who resigned to join Congress.

Snowy self portrait in the Whitelock Community Farm in Reservoir Hill. Photo credit: Jalynn Harris.
Snowy self portrait in the Whitelock Community Farm in Reservoir Hill. Photo credit: Jalynn Harris.

January River“: With the start of the new year, columnist Jalynn Harris recounts a harrowing event last January and the opportunity to reset.

Wally’s mother was black and tan and his father was brindle, hence his unusual coloring and those gorgeous tortoise-shell paws.

Better The Next Day“: Columnist Marion Winik expresses her love for leftover meals — and disappointment for the ones that got away.

B&W photo of Mencken wearing undershirt, pants, suspenders, taken from behind, sitting at his piano and playing it
H.L. Mencken at his piano. Photo via H.L. Mencken House.

H.L. Mencken’s Saturday Night Club returns to writer’s historic home“: For the first time in nearly 75 years, the Saturday Night Club will return to the home of H.L. Mencken, Baltimore’s controversial and curmudgeonly literary legend.