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First-ever Baltimore County Waterfront Festival held in Essex
Anyone who is familiar with the area knows eastern Baltimore County rich and vibrant waterfront culture because of its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of homes scattered throughout Essex and Middle River that comprise a bustling waterfront community. In an effort to celebrate the county’s storied waterfront heritage, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks held the first-ever Waterfront Festival at Essex’s Rocky...
Melvin L. Stukes, former Baltimore City councilman and Maryland delegate, dies
Melvin L. Stukes, who served on the Baltimore City Council and in the Maryland House of Delegates, died Sept. 21 at his Pikesville home. He was 76. “He died suddenly and unexpectedly,” said his daughter, Tauraine L. Stukes, of Cherry Hill. “Constituent and public service were in Melvin’s DNA,” said former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, a City Hall colleague and friend. “He really enjoyed ...
Maryland governor aims to cut number of vacant properties in Baltimore by 5,000
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to transform 5,000 vacant properties in Baltimore into homeownership or other positive outcomes in five years. The order creates a program called Reinvest Baltimore. It will coordinate state, city, nonprofit and for-profit partners’ efforts to eliminate concentrations of vacant properties and revitalize neighborhoods. “Baltimore’s vacant property crisis is an issue that cannot wait — because in order to have a strong state, you must have a strong housing market, where people own more than they owe,” Moore, a Democrat, said in a statement. “I want to thank all the partners who raised their hand to be a part of this work that will open paths to work, wages, and wealth for Baltimoreans and grow our state’s economy.” The executive order creates a council that will tap community, corporate, philanthropic and government leaders. The initiative also aims to strengthen the partnership between city and state officials to create more attractive spaces for people to live and put down roots.
Rock Hall FallFest returns this Saturday
ROCK HALL — The 27th annual Rock Hall FallFest takes place this Saturday, Oct. 5 on Main Street from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m., celebrating, as always, friendship, community, live music, and the “return” of the mighty oyster. It is also still a celebration of the vision of local legend Tom McHugh, who co-founded both The Mainstay, the town’s iconic music venue, and FallFest itself, bringing together a wide-ranging group of talents, traditions, and time-honored commitments to create something big in this small town. ...
Metzgar presents citation to Lorraine Crouse
Delegate Ric Metzgar presented a Maryland House of Delegates citation to Lorraine Crouse in honor of her 91st birthday at the Essex Senior Center. Ms. Crouse has the proud honor and distinction of being a member of the Kenwood High School Class of 1951 and the 20th graduating class after the school opened in 1931 at the original location at 6700 Kenwood Avenue in Rosedale. Metzgar fulfilled a promise that he had a surprise for her for her birthday which is October 6. Ms. Crouse stays young by living an active lifestyle at the Essex Senior Center, going on bus trips, playing bingo and listening to country music. Delegate Metzgar is also a Kenwood graduate of the Class of 1973 and a member of the Kenwood High School Hall of Fame in the government category.
Amtrak botched $6 billion Baltimore-area tunnel project: watchdog
WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s struggle to manage early planning led to delays for a key passenger rail tunnel project that received $4.7 billion in federal funding from the infrastructure law, a government watchdog found. The Frederick Douglass Tunnel program aims to revitalize the 150-year-old, 1.4-mile Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel...
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