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Cupid helping write next chapter for historic Monkton farm
Maryland’s historic Atlanta Hall Farm’s up and coming stallion Cupid’s multiple graded stakes-placed daughter Sterling Silver won Wednesday’s $125,000 Johnstone Mile at Saratoga Race Course. Cupid has been standing in Monkton at the Voss family farm in Harford County horse country under the watchful eyes of...
Monkton Angler Achieves FishMaryland Master Angler Status
Ben Halfpap Becomes First to Catch All Three Invasive Species. Ben Halfpap from Monkton, Baltimore County, has been honored with the Master Angler Milestone Award by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. This award celebrates recreational anglers who catch ten trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Halfpap is the 12th angler to achieve this status since the program’s inception in 2019.
'We can still push through it': Camp Open Arms provides activities for kids with limb differences
MONKTON, Md. — While theOlympics are underway in Paris, another Olympics competition is happening in the woods of Monkton this week — it's Camp Open Arms. Campers get to participate in all kinds of activities like dance, rope swinging and games. "I really like this camp because you...
Baltimore harbor gains “floating wetlands” and a hint of its marshy past
The National Aquarium’s newest exhibit is putting the “wet” in wetlands. The Baltimore attraction plans to open a new exhibit Aug. 9 in the Inner Harbor: a 10,000-square-foot “floating wetlands,” an artificial saltmarsh habitat planted in buoyant plastic-fiber mats. The $14 million project was underwritten...
Pete’s Grille is for sale in Waverly but will remain open, owner says
Pete’s Grille is for sale but will remain open, the owner announced this week. The popular Waverly breakfast and lunch spot has been open for more than 40 years at 3130 Greenmount Ave. Known for its “large plate comfort food,” it was a favorite of Olympic Gold Medal winner Michael Phelps, who wrote about it his 2005 autobiography, “Beneath the Surface: My Story.”
Artscape returns to Baltimore for celebration of art, music and culture
Artscape recently returned to Baltimore, drawing thousands to the event that has become a hallmark of artistic expression and community spirit. Held from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2024, artists and art lovers from around the region and beyond descended on Baltimore in hopes of experiencing good music, great food and innovative art exhibits.
Court docs shed light on rapper T.I.'s warrant; Officials dismiss case, call for change
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Newly obtained court documents reveal details of the charges filed in Baltimore that landed Rapper T.I. in custody. Reports across the globe indicated this was a case of mistaken identity. But now the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office confirms a woman filed charges against the rapper...
'Art Around Hampden': A monthly showcase of local artists
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A new art crawl, Art Around Hampden, takes place on the third Thursday of every month. ArtistsSandra Sedmak Engel and Kristin Wiebe joined FOX45 Morning News to explain the origins of the event and how you can participate. "We have something for everyone," saidEngel, the creator...
This week's Furry Friend is Denver, the puppy!
NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — Meet Denver! He’s a 5-month-old Border Collie mix who was rescued from a puppy mill last month by Animal Rescue Inc. Denver, and four of his siblings, are now spending their time playing in the yard and learning how to be a dog. “Learning,...
Latest Multi-Match Jackpot Winner Claims $540,000 Prize
An anonymous Multi-Match player had fabulous luck on July 31 after buying a $2 quick-pick ticket for the game’s Aug. 1 drawing. The Baltimore resident hit the $540,000 jackpot!. The player visited the Sunoco at 1400 Liberty Road in Eldersburg to buy the ticket, which won the sixth Multi-Match...
Wine at the Shrine 2024
Wine at the Shrine is an event benefiting Little Portion Farm and the Franciscan Center of Baltimore, working in collaboration to assist the most vulnerable in our community. The outdoor festival features something for everyone, with delicious beer and wine sampling, local food trucks, live music, hayrides, cooking demonstrations, farm tours, and kids activities – all on the beautiful grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony.