Baltimore County rolls out $1 nighttime parking at certain Towson garages to drive traffic to local businesses
Drivers can now pay just $1 to park their vehicles for the evening at certain Towson garages in a new Baltimore County effort to drum up support for local businesses.
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Dan Rodricks: Preserving a Maryland memorial to those who fought for the Union
Inside an old Lansdowne church in Baltimore County, one of Maryland’s memorials to Americans who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War now faces an uncertain future.
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The 2026 edition of the Maryland General Assembly session was unique, with new leaders, an election looming and tough work on energy, immigration and more.
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Baltimore releases report, launches dashboard about funds to address opioid crisis
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 22, 2026
Today’s topics include: racing legacy changes hands; City settlement funds have a dashboard; Towson University ruled off the hook.
Johns Hopkins University acquires major artwork by Lindsay Adams for its renovated Milton S. Eisenhower Library
Johns Hopkins University’s Milton S. Eisenhower Library will feature a major abstract painting by Lindsay Adams when it reopens next year.
Step inside La Brasita, home of the Maryland papusa
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 21, 2026
Today’s topics include: historic racetrack’s changing future; federal lawsuit targets D.C. Water; million-dollar settlement over city concern.
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Thursday Afternoon Headlines: No injuries in Windsor Mill 3-alarm apartment fire; Maryland winter saw record-breaking cold-related deaths, ER visits; Two Baltimore County YMCA swim centers to close; and more.
Firefighters extinguish 3-alarm fire in Windsor Mill that left behind extensive roof damage — WBAL ‘Dangerous’ winter weather broke state records for cold-related deaths, ER visits — Maryland Matters Baltimore County communities disappointed with closing of 2 YMCA swim centers — WJZ 5 years after fish kill, old vinegar plant is no longer polluting Jones…
Baltimore County rolls out $1 nighttime parking at certain Towson garages to drive traffic to local businesses
Drivers can now pay just $1 to park their vehicles for the evening at certain Towson garages in a new Baltimore County effort to drum up support for local businesses.
Asia North Festival returns to Station North with spotlight on hospitality and belonging
In the festival’s eighth year, Asia North’s signature exhibition explores the history and culture of hospitality as a core value.
Guilford Open House April 24
•OPEN HOUSE•Friday, April 24 • 12-2PMHosted By Heather Hartley410-404-7749 216 Chancery Road | 21218
Life after the legislative session: Maryland lawmakers return to other jobs
After the end of the legislative session, here are some of the jobs that Maryland’s state lawmakers return to.
UMBC Poll surveys Marylanders’ views on state parks, forests, and public lands
Three-quarters of Marylanders consider how close they are to outdoor recreational opportunities when picking where to live, a new poll finds.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Mayor Scott blasts AI image shared by inspector general as racist; Youths ages 11-14 arrested after major Towson fight; It’s tough to get Columbia residents to vote for village positions; and more.
Baltimore Inspector General shares AI-generated image of Mayor Scott; mayor blasts post as racist – CBS Baltimore Five youth ages 11-14 face assault charges after fight in Towson – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Difficulties in getting Columbia residents to vote for village oversight positions – Baltimore Banner A major training exercise for extreme emergencies at Gunpowder Falls…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore County school board considers ICE restrictions; City removes some outdoor dining parklets in Mount Vernon; Baltimore retiree designed the recylcing symbol; and more.
Baltimore County school board weighs ICE restrictions amid calls to protect students — The Baltimore Sun City removes some outdoor dining parklets in Mount Vernon — Baltimore Business Journal He made one of the world’s most famous symbols, then kept it off his résumé — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore drivers frustrated by I-83 potholes as…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Woman seen in Columbia gas-station shooting video in custody; A possible pause on data centers in Carroll County; Northrop Grumman layoffs in Baltimore area; and more.
Woman seen in shooting of Columbia gas station attendent is in custody on unrelated charges – WBAL News Radio TikTok hosts Baltimore County conversation on social media safety amid statewide litigation – CBS Baltimore A 90-day pause on data center construction in Harford County – WMAR-TV Judge: Baltimore teacher can’t sue 5 Republican lawmakers but…
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Kentucky Derby owner to buy Preakness Stakes, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85M; Husband charged with murder of Baltimore County woman missing for 24 years; Perry Hall man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County councilman; and more.
Churchill Downs to buy Preakness Stakes, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes brands for $85 million — WJZ Police: Husband arrested in connection with 24-year-old cold case disappearance of Michelle Rust — WBAL Perry Hall man sentenced for threatening to kill Baltimore County Councilman David Marks — The Baltimore Sun Steakhouse chain to close county restaurant after 16…
Summer Counselor in Training Program at St. Paul’s for Rising 7th to 9th Grade Students
Looking for an opportunity for your middle school student to build leadership skills this summer? Summer at St. Paul’s offers a robust Counselor in Training (CIT) Program, designed for rising 7th to 9th grade students interested in gaining hands on experience working with younger campers and building confidence as mentors and role models. Each CIT week focuses on a…
Live Debate – The Hopkins Forum Presents: Is the Scientific Enterprise Too Risk-Averse?
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Where: Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus, Shriver Hall Parking: View directions here for South Garage and Shriver Hall Modern science has given us the ability to edit our genes, life-saving vaccines, and a glimpse at the origins of the universe. But is…
