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Luna Siesko ’25 builds career skills at the Baltimore County Arts Guild
With plans to become a professional photographer, Luna Siesko, a rising senior in visual arts, has already generated an impressive portfolio of work, ranging from portraiture to landscapes to event photography. But Siesko knows that in order to succeed as an artist, in today’s world, that also means succeeding as a small business owner—promoting herself and her work in the marketplace.
Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution
This story was co-published with in In These Times on Aug. 14, 2024. The explosion happened on Dec. 30, 2021, in the working-class South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay. At the coal plant building owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, no more than a city block away from residents’ homes and local businesses, a buildup of methane gas inside one of CSX’s coal silo towers led to the thundering explosion.
Orioles dominate MLB Pipeline's updated Top-100 prospects list
On Tuesday afternoon MLB Pipeline released their updated top-100 prospects list, and Orioles fans again have reason to be excited about the future. The Birds had 3 players on the list, all 3 of which appeared in the top 11 overall. The Orioles’ have had the #1 overall prospect for...
Stories from the Stoop: A passion for teaching
The next Stoop show is tonight at 7 pm at Manor Mill. The theme is, “Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia.”. Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
More on Soto's return to Orioles and decision to option Mayo
Tracking Liván Soto with the Orioles is becoming a full-time job. They claimed him twice on waivers and lost him twice. They traded for him at the deadline, optioned him immediately, recalled him Aug. 1 and optioned him the next day while selecting Coby Mayo’s contract, and recalled him again yesterday while optioning Mayo.
The Fentanyl Crisis: Baltimore’s Struggle with Overdose Epidemic (Video)
Baltimore is currently facing an unprecedented public health crisis, with more drug overdose deaths than any other major American city. The driving force behind this alarming trend is fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has wreaked havoc across the United States. Every year, over 100,000 Americans die from drug overdoses, and no city has been hit as hard as Baltimore.
Franklin High School student dies after medical emergency at football practice
REISTERSTOWN, Md. — A Franklin High School student has died after experiencing a medical emergency at football practice Wednesday morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported on Wednesday that around crews were called 9:15 a.m. for a child experiencing a medical emergency on the school's football field. Officials said...
Governor Moore Attends 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today visited the Eastern Shore for the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City. Joined by Moore-Miller Administration cabinet secretaries, the governor met with local elected leaders and MACo leadership while attending numerous events at the conference. This trip marks the governor’s 20th visit to the Eastern Shore.
$5 Million Winning Scratch-off Sold in Maryland
A 25-year-old Michigan man is $5,000,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from a Howard County convenience store. Full story below courtesy MDLottery:. “Although the Maryland Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, the observance had its last hurrah on Aug. 15 when a player claimed the final...
A Michelin-Starred Chef Brings Minimalist Japanese Ice Cream to Maryland
Tired of seeing the same boring ice cream packaging and flavors in grocery stores and ice cream shops around the DMV, high-profile chef Takeshi Nishikawa plans to shake up the local dessert scene with the opening of a minimalist Japanese ice cream shop next spring. At his newly announced venture...
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Johns Hopkins to stop public statements on topics outside direct 'interest or function'
BALTIMORE (TND) — Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday it will no longer publicly weigh in on issues outside its direct function, calling the move a "posture of restraint." School leaders will now determine whether a topic is "clearly related to a direct, concrete, and demonstrable interest or function of...
Fatal Hit-and-Run on Joh Avenue Over I-95 Leaves Man Dead, Baltimore Police Seek Suspect
Last night, a man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident on Joh Avenue over the I-95 bridge, authorities say. The Southern District patrol officers responded to the scene in the 1300 block around 11:45 p.m., following reports of a pedestrian-involved collision, as detailed by the Baltimore Police Department news release.
Hot Plate: Green light for The Undefeated, Red Pepper turns five, Tropical BBQ at BSC and more
Mid-August might be the best time to eat locally in the Chesapeake region. This week, Baltimore restaurants are going all-in on local produce, seafood and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening:. Openings & announcements. Atlas Restaurant Group has been granted the necessary licensing to move forward with...
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