Baltimore Weekend Events: Preakness, Crab Derby, Edgar Allan Poe Doomsday, and more.
Fancy hats, spiffy suits, and Black-Eyed Susan cocktails along the race track can mean only one thing: the Preakness Stakes if finally here.
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Hot Plate: Freetjes opens, Preakness cocktails, Costeria Wine Mixer, and more
From exciting openings to Preakness cocktails and more, this week promises to be a fun one on the Baltimore food scene.
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Hot House: No, you’re not seeing triple. This three-roof, mid-century modern house is just one of a kind.
This mid-century modern house in Roland Park, with three adjacent roofs, a lovely pond, and a Bulthaup kitchen, is one of a kind.
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Months after costly civil lawsuit settlement, Baltimore City’s rivers still polluting
Baltimore settled a $4.75 million lawsuit for violations at its wastewater treatment plants, but pollution still plagues local waterways.
Will Maryland’s Blueprint for education work? An oversight board — and district officials — will be watching
A seven-member oversight board has been created to ensure the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future will be successful in improving public schools.
New Maryland law protects fans from ticket scammers
Last week, Gov. Wes Moore signed into law a first-in-the-nation bill to prevent ticket scams, garnering support from entertainment venues.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Dixon concedes to Scott; Maryland’s ‘uncommitted’ primary voters hope to sway Biden on Gaza ceasefire; Get to know the horses running in the Preakness; and more.
Sheila Dixon concedes Democratic Mayoral Primary — WMAR Will Maryland’s ‘uncommitted’ primary voters sway Biden administration on Gaza cease-fire? — Maryland Matters Preakness 2024: From Mystik Dan to Uncle Heavy, get to know the eight horses in the field — The Baltimore Sun Under Armour announces restructuring plan, warns of sales decline — Baltimore Business…
Friday Morning Headlines: Congressional Black Caucus calls for Mosby pardon; Mail-in ballots will decide City Council races; Sloppy weather for Preakness; and more.
Congressional Black Caucus calls for pardon for Marilyn Mosby – WBAL News Radio MICA struggles with low enrollment and downsizing – The Sun Mail-in ballots will likely determine winners of some City Council races – WBAL-TV Baltimore has a new chief story-teller – Technical.ly Soggy and sloppy for Preakness in Baltimore – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV
Thursday Morning Headlines: Governor signs juvenile justice reform bill; Cruise ships return to Baltimore; Supermarket closing sparks anger; and more.
Governor signs juvenile justice reform into law – WBAL News Radio Baltimore Museum of Art unveils sustainability plan – The Sun Cruise ships set to sail in and out of Baltimore again – WTOP News Edmonson Village residents outraged over Giant store closing – WMAR-TV Parents outraged over viral video showing alleged abuse at school…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: 3 Baltimore City Council races still up for grabs; Baltimore City, County water rates to rise; Preakness weekend forecast; and more.
Baltimore City Council races in three districts still too close to call — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore City and County residents will pay more for water beginning in July — Baltimore Brew Maryland Weather: Rain chances return this weekend — WJZ DALI ship removal postponed until early next week — WMAR Plebe from California caps…
Meet Asella Medina-Smith, 2024 Camp Nai Ambassador for The Assocated’s Young Adult Division.
Asella Medina-Smith is working with The Associated’s Young Adult Division as a 2024 ambassador for Camp Nai – a Jewish summer camp experience for adults. Her job? Get other young people as excited about camp as she is! Becoming A “Jew By Choice” Asella was studying abroad in the throes of the pandemic, living in…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in mayoral primary; Alsobrooks defeats Trone; Johnny O and Elfreth win congressional primaries; and more.
Incumbent Brandon Scott prevails in Baltimore mayor’s race primary – Associated Press Maryland Senate primary: Alsobrooks defeats Trone for Democratic nomination; Hogan wins GOP nod – WTOP News Zeke Cohen declares victory in race for City Council President – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Johnny Olszewski Jr., Sarah Elfreth win Democratic primaries for area congressional seats – The…
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Bomb threat at Maryland State House; Dali lost power four times in 12 hours before crashing into Key Bridge; Get your cheddar baby biscuits elsewhere as Red Lobster closes four Maryland restaurants; and more.
Bomb threat reported at Maryland State House; police canvassing the area — Capital Gazette Dali had four power outages in 12-hour span before crash into Baltimore Key Bridge, NTSB report shows — WJZ Red Lobster abruptly shutters 4 Maryland locations — Baltimore Business Journal Catonsville woman pleads guilty to “hate-fueled plans to destroy the Baltimore…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Polls open today for Primary Election Day; Precision explosives make cuts in bridge debris; Real estate market bounces back; and more.
Polls are open for Primary Election Day today – The Sun Explosives make precision cuts to remove bridge debris on Dali – WBAL News Radio Post positions announced for 149th Preakness Stakes – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Maryland real-estate market returns to pre-pandemic levels – Patch.com First responders train in Baltimore County water rescue – WMAR-TV Baltimore…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Atlas lawyer sends letter to opponents of planned bar in Fells Point; 3 plead guilty in Baltimore’s Brooklyn mass shooting; Ravens and Chiefs to face off in season opener; and more.
Atlas Restaurant Group’s plan for a new bar on Thames Street stirs anger and fear — Baltimore Brew 3 plead guilty in Brooklyn mass shooting, receive sentences — WBAL Baltimore Ravens to face Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 NFL season opener — WJZ Orioles owner shares nine life lessons with American University grads — Baltimore…
Baltimore is a city heavily impacted by Sickle Cell Disease as awareness day approaches
Sickle Cell Disease disproportionately impacts Black populations, and therefore is prominent in the Baltimore region.
It’s police recruitment season, but filling vacancies is a struggle across Maryland
As police recruitment season kicks off, police departments across Maryland are recruiting more aggressively than ever to fill patrol cars.
Mayoral candidates on the issues: Crime and public safety
Addressing public safety remains a primary concern of voters, and Baltimore’s next mayor will have to chart a path for reducing crime.