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Druid Hill Park’s walking loop is finally back, but construction isn’t over
Walking routines, workout momentums and impromptu daylight getaways are back since the walking loop reopened.
The Druid Hill Park walking loop in Baltimore was recently reopened.
Rochester gave up on a highway and filled it in. Should Baltimore?
Rochester gave up lanes of highway traffic to turn a trench into green space — and wants to do more.
A hotel and mixed-use development fills what once was the eastern portion of Rochester, N.Y.’s Inner Loop East highway.
Puerto 511 restaurant owner opens another hidden gem in Fells Point
Empa511, the new empanada restaurant in Fells Point from the owner of Puerto 511, is easy to miss, but the food is hard to forget.
Empa511 serves a creative range of empanadas such as Anticuchera, Mixta and Tradicional, served with a side of tangy caretillera sauce.
Canadian wildfire smoke could cloud Baltimore region Tuesday
Baltimore skies might be hazy because of Canadian wildfire smoke, but the air quality is not expected to diminish.
Wildfire smoke from Canada could create hazy conditions in Baltimore this week, though the air quality is not expected to diminish like it did in 2023.
After councilwoman’s tearful plea, mayor’s office publicly commits to more immigrant aid
Mayor Brandon Scott’s office has committed to adding more money for immigration services to the budget, but how much is still up in the air.
Baltimore City Council member Odette Ramos pleaded with officials in the mayor’s office to increase aid for immigrant services in the city budget.
Baltimore judge puts child sex abuse lawsuits on hold, citing ‘unprecedented influx of cases’
The order does not prevent the filing of new lawsuits under the Child Victims Act of 2023.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Courthouse East.
Baltimore schools sued for failing to protect students from predatory teacher
Three women are suing Baltimore’s public school system, alleging they were sexually abused by a special education teacher decades ago while administrators failed to protect students from his predatory behavior.
The lawsuits add to a growing pile of child sexual abuse claims filed in Maryland since  the state eliminated its statute of limitations for such cases.
Chasen Cos. property on Aliceanna Street in Fells Point heads to auction
Chasen Cos. had planned to convert the five-story building it dubbed "The Anne on Aliceanna" at 1400 Aliceanna St. into about 100 apartments and retail space.
Baltimore real estate development firm Chasen Cos. had planned to convert a five-story building it dubbed "The Anne on Aliceanna" at 1400 Aliceanna St. into about 100 apartments and retail space.
What in the Jumanji? Bear, baboon and alligator sightings in Maryland
Baltimoreans will sometimes report seeing an unexpected animal roaming the streets — and we are delighted by it and not always wrong.
Over the years, Baltimoreans have reported seeing several unexpected animals roaming the streets.
Van of lifesaving supplies to combat Baltimore drug overdoses fueled by new funds
Baltimore City opioid settlement money is starting to reach those in need.
The Charm City Care Connection van stops in parts of Baltimore to distribute clean needles, toothpaste and other items.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
A newly released transcript details, first, unremarkable conversation, and, later, the frenzied moments before and after the Dali knocked over the Key Bridge.
The northern lights could be visible Sunday night from Maryland
There is about a 50% chance that Marylanders could see the aurora borealis Sunday. That would mark the third sighting in just over a year.
The aurora borealis lit up the sky over Prettyboy Reservoir last year.
21M gallons of partially treated sewage seep into Patapsco River from Baltimore water treatment plant
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works released a statement about the water overflow confirming it was not a health hazard
Officials said 21 million gallons of partially-treated wastewater from Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant seeped into the headwaters of the Patapsco River to the mouth of Bodkin Creek.
Crab dip unleashed: The Baltimore region’s most over-the-top creations
From crab dip served with bone marrow to crab dip on a pizza, these nontraditional versions of the classic Baltimore dish are worth checking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The bone marrow and blue crab dip at True Chesapeake Oyster Co.
A string of fires in Hampden has left neighbors suspicious and on edge
Rumors are swirling in the aftermath of four fires on Keswick Road in the Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City firefighters mop up a five-alarm fire on the 3400 block of Keswick Road in October 2024.
Baltimore home for D.C. United minor league club would cost $200M, but funding source is TBD
The stadium authority published a report Friday considering Carroll Park Golf Course and a Baltimore Peninsula site as potential homes for a 7,500-seat soccer stadium.
The Maryland Stadium Authority just studied the possibility of building a soccer stadium on one of two sites. One is Carroll Park, a city-owned park near Pigtown. Photographed Friday, May 30, 2025.
Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department
Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard
Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), starting August 1, 2025.
Too hot to trot: AVAM postpones July Fourth pet parade in Baltimore over rising heat concerns
The American Visionary Art Museum said Friday it won’t host its annual animal parade and talent show due to warming temperatures.
Bella the Pug relaxes on her float at the AVAM July 4th pet parade on July 4, 2023.
Top of the World observation deck won’t close — yet
The Top of the World observation deck, at the Baltimore World Trade Center, won’t close this month after all.
Hailey Midgley, left, and Brett Midgley check out the view from the Top of the World Observation Leck at the Baltimore World Trade Center in April.
Baltimore’s next health commissioner has big job to fill, with long vacancy a factor
A new Baltimore health commissioner will take over an office that has been known for doing big things. Lately, there hasn't been a leader there to oversee even the little things.
Baltimore City Health Department in Baltimore, Thursday May 29, 2025.
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