(Left to right) John Shields, owner of Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen; the USCG Cutter 37, a Treasury-Class Cutter ship; Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises.
(Left to right) John Shields, owner of Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen; the USCG Cutter 37, a Treasury-Class Cutter ship; Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises.

Last week, we shared news about a Harford County laboratory testing for “forever chemicals” in public water; a new fund honoring Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises; and how the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art has impacted business at Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen.

Revisit the stories here:

Environmental chemist Leah Griffin demonstrates the use of the manual solid phase extraction unit, one step in the water sample testing process, during a tour by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly of the county’s PFAS lab at the Abingdon Water Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy Harford County Government.
Environmental chemist Leah Griffin demonstrates the use of the manual solid phase extraction unit, one step in the water sample testing process, during a tour by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly of the county’s PFAS lab at the Abingdon Water Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy Harford County Government.

“Harford is first Maryland county with its own laboratory for testing public water for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’“: Harford County is cutting the time it takes to test its public water for “forever chemicals” from weeks to days.

Dr. Sonja Santelises, chief executive officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, will end her term as the school district's leader when her contract expires June 30, 2026. Photo courtesy Baltimore City Public Schools.
Dr. Sonja Santelises, chief executive officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, will end her term as the school district’s leader when her contract expires June 30, 2026. Photo courtesy Baltimore City Public Schools.

“Fund for Baltimore City high school students to carry on legacy of CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises“: The Fund for Educational Excellence announced the creation of the Dr. Sonja B. Santelises Legacy Fund to honor Santelises’ decade of service as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools.

Guests wave sparklers at a previous Dîner en Blanc event. Photo courtesy Dîner en Blanc.
Guests wave sparklers at a previous Dîner en Blanc event. Photo courtesy Dîner en Blanc.

“Dîner en Blanc returns to Baltimore with new mystery dining location“: Expect the unexpected as the 8th edition of Dîner en Blanc returns June 6 at a Baltimore location that will remain secret until the last minute.

white Coast Guard ship docked in harbor against blue sky with white clouds, USCG Cutter 37
Photo via Sail250 Maryland Facebook page.

“Four free festivals to anchor Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore week-long celebration“: When Maryland celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday, Baltimore will do it in free, family-friendly style with these festivals.

Restaurateur John Shields discusses the impact of the "Amy Sherald: American Sublime" exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
Restaurateur John Shields discusses the impact of the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.

“Restaurateur John Shields: ‘Amy Sherald: American Sublime’ show has had ‘seismic’ impact on BMA, Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen“: Restaurateur John Shields says the “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” exhibit had a “seismic” impact on the Baltimore Museum of Art and Gertrude’s Chesapeake Kitchen.

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