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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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Three Baltimore County Council races remain contested

Three Democrats running for the Baltimore County Council are behind in the vote count but are not conceding. They are waiting for the mail-in ballots to be counted and the final political makeup of the council hangs in the balance. If the Republicans hang on, the Democrats will have only a slim 5-4 majority on the county council.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d
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Baltimore Lawyer Disbarred After Missed Trials, Unfiled Petitions Pile Up

A Baltimore attorney who has practiced law since 2002 has been disbarred after a judge found he repeatedly abandoned clients, lied about filing paperwork, and once skipped a client's trial to travel to the Caribbean. Roland Patrick Brown was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Maryland, which issued a brief per curiam order against him, with a full opinion expected later.

Baltimore, MD · 13h
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Second indictment follows years of warnings about unlicensed senior homes

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland prosecutors have secured a second felony indictment against a man accused of operating an unlicensed assisted living program, marking another step in a crackdown on an industry state regulators had scrutinized for years without bringing criminal charges under a 2023 law. The latest indictment against...

Maryland · 2d
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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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Mayor Scott cancels plans to travel to Spain

Two top administration officials are in Barcelona for the Smart City Expo, but the mayor will not be joining them. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, scheduled to appear at a trade show and conference in Spain, won’t be going there after all. His appearance at the Smart City Expo World...

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 1d

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Vanessa Atterbeary Makes History as Howard County’s First Black Woman Executive

Former Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary has declared victory in the race for Howard County executive, making history as the first Black woman elected to lead the county. According to unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections, Atterbeary, a Democrat, secured 80.7% of the vote, defeating Green Party candidate Nater Kane, who received 17.3%. All precincts have reported.

Howard County, MD · 2d

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Baltimore Passes New Rental Housing Law to Crack Down on Unsafe Living Conditions

Baltimore is strengthening protections for renters. Mayor Brandon Scott signed a new law targeting unsafe living conditions, rental licensing fraud and landlords who repeatedly violate housing codes.

Baltimore, MD · 16h

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Gov. Wes Moore claims spirited win at watch party, Dan Cox declines to concede

BALTIMORE – In the M&T Bank Exchange building, more than 1,000 attendees packed the room Tuesday at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s watch party as “Diamonds” by Rihanna echoed in the background. In a moment, the venue erupted as the result of Maryland’s gubernatorial election was displayed...

Maryland · 3d

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Kweisi Mfume Wins Another Term in Baltimore's 7th District Race

Kweisi Mfume will keep representing parts of Baltimore City and Baltimore County in Congress after winning reelection to Maryland's 7th Congressional District. The race was called just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, with the Democratic incumbent defeating Republican challenger Scott Collier to secure another term in the U.S. House. The Associated...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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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 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

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Incumbent Jeff Gahler defeats Terrence Rogers to remain Harford County Sheriff

HARFORD COUNTY, MD. (WBFF) — Republican Jeff Gahler will remain sheriff for at least another four years after defeating Democrat Terrence Rogers in the 2026 general election, according to the Associated Press. Gahler was first elected back in 2014. According to his campaign website, Gahler has more than 40...

Harford County, MD · 3d

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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

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10 American Cities Where Work Stress Is Putting the Most Pressure on Residents

The post 10 American Cities Where Work Stress Is Putting the Most Pressure on Residents first appeared on Crafting Your Home. …

New York, NY · 3d

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Poly-Western Renovation Still Needs $110.7M

Frederick Douglass & Briscoe Schools — Combined Renovation Project. Renovating Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Western High School's shared campus still requires $110.7 million in funding. A substantial gap remains as construction planning moves forward. The funding need was reported by the. , which cited a $110.7 million gap for...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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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