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Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Baltimore-area parades
BALTIMORE -- From Dundalk to Towson to Catonsville, parades were the way to celebrate the Fourth of July.WJZ got a front-row seat to watch all the action across the Baltimore region.From the music to the cheers and the sea of red, white and blue sisters Masyn and Avery Perryman got an up close and personal view to it all."Because we are in the front row and we can see everything very clearly," said Masyn Perryman, an 8-years-old watching the Fourth of July Parade with her family in Towson."We can see everything," said Avery Perryman Masyn's 6-years old sister.Watching the parade...
Unusual nest box helps hatch hornbill
Baltimore, MD (WHTM) With the help of an out-of-the-ordinary nest box, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s resident Northern ground hornbills have successfully hatched a chick. This is the second chick for the female, Blue, and the male, North. Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your...
Winner downs 14 franks at third-annual Cross Street Market Hot Dog Eating Contest
Hot dog-eating competitions have become a July Fourth tradition across the country, including Baltimore. Several hungry competitors went dog for dog Thursday at the Cross Street Market's third annual contest in Federal Hill, which offers a trophy and a $1,000 grand prize. WBAL-TV 11 News caught up with the winner,...
Wild 'N Out announces farewell tour with a stop in Baltimore this September
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The popular comedy improv show Wild N' Out is hitting the road for its farewell tour. "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap." is kicking off their tour in Fall 2024 with a stop in Baltimore in September. The "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap...
Maryland Zoo chimpanzee celebrates fifth birthday
(WBFF) — A chimpanzee at the Maryland Zoo in Druid Hill Park turned five today and celebrated with a party thrown in her enclosure by zookeepers. Lola - alongside other chimps from the Zoo's troop including three-year-old chimp Maisie - celebrated the big day with several sweet treats left by zookeepers, as well as streamers and other decorations dotting her living space. While the apes didn't pay the colorful designs much attention, they dug into the desserts with gusto, as seen in a video posted by the Maryland Zoo.
In photos: Aaliyah Day commemorates one year since Brooklyn Day shooting
Krystal Gonzalez hugs Marcus Collins. Collins says he never knew Aaliyah Gonzalez but was touched by her story and attended "Aaliyah Day" in support because “it’s the right thing to do.”. On July 2nd 2023, Baltimore experienced one of its worst mass shootings to date. Gunfire erupted at...
Musician Bilal headlines Jazzy Summer Nights on Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - R&B singer and songwriter Bilal will headline a Fourth of July special at Jazzy Summer Nights on Thursday at the Baltimore Peninsula.The mid-week concert series will kick off a fireworks show after musical acts. "Well, I'm a soul singer, but I like to say I'm a jazz musician first, so my music encompasses all of what Black music is," Bilal said.The soulful crooner promises the audience will fall in love with his eclectic sound."That's everything from soul music to a little bit of jazz to a little bit of hip hop, you know, a little bit of funk,"...
Renowned Gospel singer and Baltimore native, Jason Nelson, talks about latest album
Jason Nelson, Baltimore native and local gospel star, joined us on the show this morning to discuss his newly released music. Nelson, who is now the pastor at The Tab in Windsor Mills, Maryland, recently released his 7th album, "You Belong," which is his first in three years. "It takes...
Plans for a Sheetz in Churchville pending approval by Harford officials
Plans for a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at the corner of Route 22 and Schucks Road in Churchville are awaiting approval by Harford County and state officials. The facility would replace the former Richard’s Fish and Crabs store that has sat empty since the business changed locations in 2021. The proposed Sheetz plans include a 6,139 square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru ...
Baltimore City pools open for summer 2024. Here are the hours
Baltimore pool lovers rejoice, the summer is here and the water is cold!. Park pools opened for the 2024 summer starting Memorial Day weekend, Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks officials told 11 News. Starting May 25, park pools opened for the summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Hot Plate: Smoke @ The Point opening, Old Westminster wine dinner at Foraged, new menu at Silver Queen Cafe, and more
From BBQ news to summertime menu debuts, this week promises to be a tasty one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world:. Towsonites and fans of BBQ have something new to cheer for this week, as the crew from Smoke, the beloved and much-missed Cockeysville barbecue spot, are becoming a permanent fixture at The Point in Towson. The newly combined concept, which will be called Smoke @ The Point, will kick off with an opening party on July 13.
98 Rock Night blends music, baseball and Baltimore magic
98 Rock Night 2024 began with a bang as toyhole, aka Marianne and Wendi, broadcast live from the Coors Light Roof Deck at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Taking place on Friday, June 28, the annual event perfectly coincided with Female Friday, featuring the ultimate guest: Joan Jett. Joan Jett,...
Shuttered Canton bar space to get new concept
A corner neighborhood bar space in Canton will soon get new life, two years after its longtime pub closed. Boston Street Bar plans to open in the former Bartenders pub at 2218 Boston St. by football season or around August, said owner Gilbert Collins Jr. The two-story bar will debut in phases, with the first floor being available initially and the second-floor bar and kitchen planning to open next year.
Fourth of July, dog days of summer call for what else — hot dogs, served with a Baltimore spin
When Casey Jarvis decided to invest in a hot dog cart nearly two years ago, he figured he would be tapping into a niche market in Baltimore. Instead, the business, Glizzy’s Wagyu Dogs, has been more popular than he predicted. Jarvis now sells hundreds of hot dogs at festivals and pop-ups, where he often encounters long lines of people waiting to get their hands on a frankfurter. He seems to ...
Things to do in Baltimore, July 5 to 11
It’s summer so take your pick of concerts this week: acoustical, patriotic or independent artists. Get your comic books signed by a major talent in the industry, see paintings by two old masters in a whole new way or enjoy a night of laughs. Give a listen to the local acoustic music scene at the Baltimore by Baltimore Harbor Hootenanny at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. The free festival, produced by Brad Kolodner, will feature fiddles and banjos, songwriters and instrumentalists, with percussive dance, square dancing, and honkytonk two-stepping. Baltimore by Baltimore is a series of daylong festivals that serve as a platform for local artists and showcase Baltimore’s diverse and creative community. waterfrontpartnership.org/baltimore-by-baltimore Saturday noon to 8 p.m. Experience patriotism through song at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents American Salute at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. The concert begins with Gould’s American Salute and ends with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Ticket prices range from $15 to $62. my.bsomusic.org
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