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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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Baltimore Mails 50,123 Bill Notices Worth $504.6 Million, Stunning Homeowners

Baltimore's Finance Department mailed 50,123 notices in October demanding payment on outstanding bills, totaling $504.6 million across the city — and plenty of residents say the numbers on their letters made no sense at all. Some were asked to pay charges dating back more than a decade, including one woman billed just 53 cents from a decade-old tax year.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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Baltimore County's Mangione Holds Slim Lead in District 5, Rival Won't Concede

A Baltimore County Council race representing the Cockeysville area and stretching to the Pennsylvania line remains unsettled days after polls closed, with Republican incumbent Nino Mangione holding a narrow edge over Democratic challenger Shawn McIntosh. The Maryland Association of Counties' election wrap-up put the margin at 49% to 45% in Mangione's favor, but the race has not been called, and McIntosh is not conceding.

Baltimore County, 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 · 22h

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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 · 3d

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Lidl sets opening date for long-awaited store on Belair Road in Baltimore

🛒 The wait is over! Lidl has set an opening date for its long-awaited Belair Road store in Northeast Baltimore after the building sat empty for nearly three years. Will you be stopping by? 👇

Baltimore, MD · 23h

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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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Barnes & Noble returns to Baltimore County after nearly a decade, opening in Timonium

TIMONIUM, Md. (WBFF) — A major bookseller is making a return to Baltimore County just in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. Barnes & Noble will open its new Timonium bookstore at 130 W. Ridgely Road in the Lutherville Station shopping center when doors open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Mangione-McIntosh race tightens as mail-in ballots are counted in Baltimore County

Three days after the election, three Baltimore County Council races remain unsettled and the Democrats in those contests are closing the gap as the mail-in ballots are counted. What’s at stake is what kind of majority Democrats will have on the council once the members are sworn in in December....

Baltimore County, MD · 22h

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Too Young to Vote, Mercy High School Students Serve as Election Judges

Three Mercy High School students who are not yet old enough to vote took an active role in the democratic process during Tuesday’s midterm elections by serving as election judges. Seniors Tess Brandenburg and Maria Chalkia and junior Khloe Stevenson joined election officials and community volunteers at polling locations, helping to ensure Election Day ran smoothly and that voters had a positive experience at the polls. Their responsibilities included assisting with operations, welcoming voters, and supporting the administration of the election in accordance with the State of Maryland’s procedures. Tess and Maria served at Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in Ramblewood and Khloe was stationed at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Little Italy.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Baltimore County voters change appointment process for Inspector General

The Inspector General will now be appointed by an independent board. On Tuesday, residents voted for Question C to change how the Inspector General is appointed.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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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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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 · 1d

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SUN: Baltimore sends residents overdue notices for $504.6M in years-old bills

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore residents are being asked to pay years-old water bills, property taxes and other outstanding charges, some with accumulated interest and penalties, as the city expands its collection efforts. The city has sent 50,123 notices seeking approximately $504.6 million in outstanding balances, according to figures the...

Baltimore, MD · 14h

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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 · 17h

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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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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