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Maryland Has An Old-School Drive-In Where Movies Glow On The Biggest Screen In America

Kids in pajamas, a double feature of brand-new movies, and a screen so big it has built a national reputation. That’s a normal summer night at one Maryland drive-in. The gates first opened in 1956. The place recently celebrated 70 years with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lot.

Middle River, MD · 1d
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Reptile House in Druid Hill Park

On August 5, 1948, Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro and other Baltimore City dignitaries came by motorcade to Druid Hill Park for the official opening of the Baltimore Zoo’s new Reptile House. They entered an oval room with a shallow, tile-lined pool at its center where small alligators and turtles swam. Set into the walls of the room were brightly lit tanks containing an eye-popping array of local and exotic snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Artists employed by the City’s Bureau of Parks had painted woodland, desert, or swamp scenes inside each tank to mimic the natural habitats of the occupants.

Baltimore, MD · 2d
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Cecil Whig

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Veterans Day to be celebrated Wednesday

CECIL COUNTY — Veterans Day, when we honor those with a military history who are still with us, will be celebrated across the country Wednesday, and here in Cecil County, there will celebrations for veterans to be recognized and saluted for their service. Cecil County VFW Post 6027 in North East is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Veterans, whether a member of the post or not, are welcome to a free breakfast in the post hall at 815 Turkey Point Road. Charlestown is going to celebrate Veterans Day by introducing its new 40-foot-tall nautical flag pole, from which four flags will be flown, according to Town Administrator Ken Hamilton. "We will fly the U.S. flag, the POW/MIA flag, the six services flag and the Charlestown flag," Hamilton said, noting that the six services flag includes the U.S. Space Force designation. Hamilton said the service will begin at 3 p.m. and will include remarks by him, as well as Commission President Renee Capano, US Army Col. Troy S. Johnson, Commander of the U.S. Army Garrison at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Williams. Stan Barczewski, known to Cecil County Fair fans as the

Cecil County, MD · 23h

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Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn gets Baltimore street named in her honor

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was in Baltimore on Wednesday, where a street in the Baltimore Peninsula was named in her honor.

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Baltimore’s Historic 8×10 Reopens Under New Ownership, a Rare Win for Independent Venues

At a time when corporate giants like Live Nation and AEG are expanding their reach across the live music industry, building mid-sized venues from the ground up to feed vertically integrated businesses that handle everything from ticketing to tour promotion, one of Baltimore’s most storied independent rock clubs has beaten the odds. After coming within weeks of closing for good this summer, The 8×10 has reopened its doors under new ownership.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

abc27 News

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Lancaster County property tax vote: Live updates on the library funding referendum

(WHTM) – Voters across Lancaster County appeared to have rejected increasing their property taxes to fund public libraries. The countywide referendum asked voters whether to establish a “library tax” at the rate of 0.55 mills on the dollar on all taxable real estate. Public libraries said the money is needed to renovate facilities and maintain […]

Lancaster County, PA · 3d

WITF

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Susquehanna Stories: Meet River Poet Michael Garrigan

“The river sings most beautifully when you are there to listen.”. That’s one line of poetry from many written by Michael Garrigan of the riverside town of Marietta, Lancaster County. Garrigan is an award-winning poet who’s published several books of river-inspired poetry. Learn why he believes every watershed should have a poet laureate.

Marietta, PA · 1d

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Is This Giant Pennsylvania Bookstore The Best Rainy Day Trip For Families

A five-story stone dairy barn from 1822 now holds around 300,000 used and rare books. Yes, a barn. The cows moved out a long time ago, and the stories moved in. The shelves don’t stop at books, either. You’ll find old maps, prints, manuscripts, fine paintings, and antiques tucked between the stacks.

West Chester, PA · 2d

Baltimore Times

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Emerging Screenwriter Gabriel McDonald Earns Baltimore Honor for Story of Family, Home, and Displacement

BALTIMORE, MD - Emerging screenwriter Gabriel McDonald, a first-year student at Morehouse College, has won first place in the high school feature screenplay category of Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2026 Baltimore Screenwriting Competition for the screenplay When Walls Speak. Set in East Baltimore, the screenplay follows Elijah Johnson, a...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

NottinghamMD.com

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Baltimore County Public Library’s North Point Branch to reopen following HVAC upgrades

DUNDALK, Md. — The Baltimore County Public Library’s North Point Branch will fully reopen to the public on Monday, Nov. 9, following a five-month closure for building facility improvements. The branch, located at 1716 Merritt Blvd. in Dundalk, closed in June for crews to replace the building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. With […]

Dundalk, MD · 2d

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Baltimore's Mason Douglas lands role in Tyler Perry's 'Gospel of Christmas'

Baltimore native Mason Douglas stars as Jacob in Tyler Perry's 'The Gospel of Christmas,' streaming on Netflix Nov. 11.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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The World’s Largest Public Collection Of Henri Matisse Art Is Hiding Right Here In Maryland

Most people spend their lives chasing bucket-list experiences in cities they’ve never been to, completely unaware that something genuinely world-class is already within driving distance. The Baltimore Museum of Art is sitting quietly in Baltimore, Maryland, holding onto a collection so significant that art lovers from across the globe...

Baltimore, MD · 3d

NottinghamMD.com

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Santa Claus to visit Historic Jerusalem Mill Village

KINGSVILLE, Md. — Santa Claus will make a special holiday appearance at the Historic Jerusalem Mill Village next month to greet local families and hear Christmas wishes. The holiday event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jerusalem Mill Museum, located at 2813 Jerusalem Road in Kingsville. Organizers […]

Kingsville, MD · 2d

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Welcome Valory Myers: News 13 First Edition's New Anchor

Annette Pegler introduces Valory Myers, the newest anchor for News 13 First Edition. Valory shares her journey from Baltimore, Maryland, her experience in TV news, and her passion for local community work. Get to know her hobbies and her love for the Baltimore Ravens!

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Programming Alert: Watch 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Nashville and Grey's Anatomy on Bounce

BALTIMORE — Because of Thursday night's Baltimore Ravens game on WMAR-2, fans of first responders, high-stakes drama and medical intrigue can catch a full night of hit television on Bounce (WMAR 2.3). Tune in from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. for:. 9-1-1 at 8 p.m. 9-1-1: Nashville at 9...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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White Marsh Mall to host ‘Sounds of the Season’ holiday concert series

NOTTINGHAM, Md. — White Marsh Mall will host “Sounds of the Season,” a series of live musical performances designed to celebrate the holidays and bring festive cheer to local shoppers. The public events will take place on Level 1 of the shopping center, located in front of Macy’s at 8200 Perry Hall Blvd. in Baltimore. […]

Nottingham, MD · 2d

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Singer Dawn Richard returns to Baltimore to celebrate new album & Danity Kane anniversary

Who are featured artists on Dawn Richard's new album 'Creole Culture'?. What role does Dawn Richard have at Loyola University New Orleans?. Multi-platinum artist Dawn Richard returns to the Baltimore to celebrate the release of her new album, Creole Culture and Danity Kane's 20th anniversary. Creole Culture features Durand Bernarr,...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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NBC4 Bringing “4 on Tour” to Montgomery County Next Week

NBC4 Washington’s News4 Today team is bringing its morning show to Montgomery County next week as part of its ongoing “4 on Tour” series, with a live broadcast scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Cava Mezze in Olney. The event is open to the public, with doors...

Montgomery County, MD · 16h