More than medicine: Hopkins turns 150 and Baltimore can brag about breakthroughs from GPS to the rubber glove
Hopkins is known for medicine, but so many breakthroughs in other fields took place because of the school’s research.
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Grant fuels push to investigate Maryland’s reform school for Black boys
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services was awarded a $200,000 grant to begin searching for the remains of hundreds of boys in the woods near the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center,…
Rep. Glenn Ivey floats stripping police function from ICE
The Department of Homeland Security is in a partial shutdown over a funding standoff in Congress, and Democrats say they won’t approve more money for the agency without reforms to…
50th annual AFRAM Festival lineup and dates announced
Mayor Brandon Scott announced the lineup and dates for the 50th Annual AFRAM to be held over Juneteenth Weekend in Druid Hill Park.
Feb. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony set for the Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar in the Women’s Exchange building on Charles Street
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 24 for the new Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar.
Washington National Opera to bring some ‘West Side Story’ performances to Baltimore after leaving D.C.’s Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera is one of the latest entities to pull out of a D.C. cultural institution and bring shows to Baltimore.
Hot Plate: Kentucky Nights at Mt. Washington Tavern, Magdalena x Alma, Black-Owned Restaurant Tour (BORT) and more
As February winds down, Baltimore’s food scene is heating up. This week brings wine and spirit dinners, fundraisers, and a whole lot more.
Boozy Ice Cream Shop ‘Tipsy Scoop’ Coming to Federal Hill
Boozy ice cream shop Tipsy Scoop is opening a location in Federal Hill, filling a space vacated by 3 Bean Coffee.
Summer Program Profile: Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp
Irvine’s Summer Nature Camp – a camp for curious kids! Does your child ask “why”? Do they love to explore, observe animals, create and discover? Do they enjoy playing outside and aren’t bothered by a little mud? Irvine Nature Center’s Summer Nature Camp is designed for them! Summer Nature Camp offers curious children an immersive…
What would happen if Maryland left the nation’s largest power grid? Lawmakers want to find out
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would explore the impact of leaving the regional power grid operator, known as the PJM Interconnection.
Friday Morning Headlines: Video shows Baltimore officer firing gun after hit by stolen car; Hogan blasts Moore on immigration agreements; More than 200 arrests after massive federal crime crackdown; and more.
Video shows Baltimore officer firing gun after getting hit by stolen car – CBS Baltimore Former Gov. Hogan criticizes Gov. Moore for ending 287(g) immigration agreements – WBAL News Radio Massive federal crime crackdown in Baltimore produces more than 200 arrests – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Baltimore liquor board is ending most evening enforcement – Baltimore Banner…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Sphere to generate billions in revenue for Maryland; Over 60 reptiles rescued after owner’s death; Cameras coming to some Baltimore bus lanes; and more.
Report: Maryland to gain billions in revenue throughout Sphere’s construction — The Baltimore Sun BARCS seeking help after over 60 reptiles rescued following death in Baltimore — WBAL Cameras, coming to a Baltimore bus lane near you — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore transportation officials launch “pothole blitz” to prioritize road repairs — WJZ Amid worsening…
Summer Program Profile: Baltimore Lab School Summer Program
Baltimore Lab School Summer Program: Where Learning Differences Are Strengths Baltimore Lab School’s Summer Program offers a structured, engaging option for families seeking academic support and confidence-building for children who learn differently. Designed for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities, the four-week program (from July 6 – July 31) blends targeted academics with…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Another case of local police mistaken for ICE; Trash collection woes continue in Baltimore; Howard man indicted on international kidnapping charge; and more.
Baltimore region communities on edge after local police mistaken for ICE – CBS Baltimore ICE opens office for its attorneys in Hunt Valley, lawyer confirms – Baltimore Banner Baltimore residents fed up as trash collection delays extend weeks after winter storm – WBAL News Radio Johns Hopkins study finds Obamacare credits were huge boost for…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Hakeem Jeffries pressures Maryland to redistrict; Sheriffs seek to reinstate 287(g) agreements following ban; Baltimore theatre to undergo multimillion-dollar renovation; and more.
Hakeem Jeffries pressures Maryland to redistrict; Senate president holds firm — The Baltimore Sun ‘Betrayal to law enforcement’: Sheriffs seek to reinstate 287(g) agreements after ban took effect — WBAL Baltimore’s Arena Players theatre to undergo multimillion-dollar renovation — WJZ Water taxi users to see adjusted routes, operating hours in March — The Baltimore Banner…
Get ready for A Magical Summer at Mercy!
Now is the perfect time to make exciting plans for summer! Mercy High School’s A Magical Summer at Mercy is the perfect opportunity to try a new sport or take it to the next level in one she already loves, or dive deeper into her passion for dance! Our Acting Intensive is open to boys and girls entering…


