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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 · 4d
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James Longstreet's Account of the Battle of Gettysburg

At the Battle of Gettysburg (1-3 July 1863) Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet urged his commanding officer, General Robert E. Lee, to reposition their forces on the evening of Day 1. Lee refused, as the Union Army was before him and he had never retreated from a battle once engaged.

Gettysburg, PA · 5d
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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 · 3d
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Retired Baltimore County teacher shares love of historic photos

A retired Baltimore County teacher is sharing his love of historic photos, some of which date back to the 1800s.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Kennedy Krieger's Festival of Trees Returns to Timonium for 37th Year

Kennedy Krieger Institute is bringing its Festival of Trees back to the Maryland State Fairgrounds for a 37th year, with the three-day holiday celebration set for November 27 through 29. The Cow Palace in Timonium will once again fill with hundreds of designer-decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses, all on display and for sale as part of a fundraiser that has become a fixture of the Baltimore-area holiday season.

Timonium, MD · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Midstate man breaks record for most movies seen in theaters in a year

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A central Pennsylvania man looking to make history did just that in the comfort of a York County movie theater, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The Guinness Book of World Records announced late last month that Glenwood Hoskin Jr. has smashed the record for the most films […]

York County, PA · 2d

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Baltimore Veterans Day Parade Rolls Saturday, Eight Streets to Shut Down

Baltimore's annual Veterans Day Parade steps off Saturday at noon from Charles and Centre streets, kicking off a roughly two-and-a-half-hour procession of marching bands, honor guards, ROTC programs and military units through downtown. Eight streets will be closed for the event, with some closures starting as early as 6 a.m., so drivers heading downtown this weekend should expect to plan around the disruption.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Locals Swear The Crab Cakes At This Unassuming Maryland Spot Have Been The Best In The State For Decades

One seafood counter claims to serve more than one million oysters and clams every single year. Somehow, the crab cakes there still steal most of the attention. The jumbo lump version is packed with big, sweet pieces of blue crab and very little filler. It’s the kind of crab cake that has travelers rearranging entire road trips around one lunch stop.

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 · 4d

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Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum announces holiday tree lighting and train garden opening

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. — The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum will host a weekend of festive celebrations late this month, featuring a holiday tree lighting ceremony and the opening of its seasonal train garden. The festivities kick off Friday, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m. with a free community tree lighting. Attendees will receive free […]

Middle River, MD · 3d

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York County honors veterans with ‘Court of Valor’ bell during annual celebration

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — York County held its annual Veterans Celebration and Breakfast on Saturday morning, revealing a big surprise for the attendees. More than 800 veterans and their families were honored with the unveiling of a special commemorative “Court of Valor” bell at the event, hosted by York County Veterans Affairs at the York […]

York County, PA · 1d

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Marker dedication to honor onetime fixture in Glen Rock community

Every year, Jon Nicklow pages back through Glen Rock’s long story to find an anniversary to celebrate. And every year, that anniversary is remembered in bronze. A memorial to the borough’s Community Recreation Building rose to the top of the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society’s list this year. The Baltimore Street building opened in 1926, though it did not live to celebrate its century birthday. The building, bad roof and all, was demolished in 2010. But memories remain — a host of them. It served as the Glen Rock High School gym, Borough Hall, police headquarters, the Glen Rock Carolers hall, site of countless community dinners and much more. “If you grew up in town,” Nicklow of the Historic Preservation Society said, “you definitely knew where it was.” At one point, the building was expanded to cover the family home of prominent residents Jim and Mark Kroh. Part of the Kroh residence later served as a kitchen for the community building. “Jim would say,” Nicklow recalled, “that he was born under the kitchen sink.” A Glen Rock building does not have to stand to gain a plaque. So the old building will receive its marker — a $3,000 investment in

Glen Rock, PA · 3d

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The Enormous Used Bookstore In Maryland That Could Keep Book Lovers Browsing All Day

Every book here is stamped with a blunt little message: Not for Resale. This Is a Free Book. Yes, free. This deserves an immediate mention, mostly because my curiosity refuses to wait. The official limit is a cheeky 150,000 books per person, per day. Nobody here will take your money,...

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 · 2d

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World Cup Legend Takes on New Challenge With Help From Rockville Golf Instructor

Briana Scurry, the legendary goalkeeper who helped lead the United States to victory in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, is taking on a new challenge with help from one of the country’s top golf instructors, based right here in Montgomery County. Scurry, a two-time Olympic gold medalist...

Rockville, 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d