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Traffic modifications in place for Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course
BALTIMORE -- The 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course are just a couple of days away, and traffic modifications are underway ahead of the race.Preakness Travel TipsThe Baltimore City Department of Transportation recommends using public transportation or carpooling to attend the Preakness festivities. If you're driving, you'll want to park in a commercial lot and avoid parking in area neighborhoods, as the city plans to strictly enforce parking violations.Drivers traveling in Northwest Baltimore on Preakness day may experience traffic delays throughout the day, and are encouraged to use the Waze app for live detour navigation.Traffic Modifications and Road ClosuresFriday, May 17,...
Baltimore's Project Play Summit aims to improve the state of youth athletics
BALTIMORE -- Under Armour and the Aspen Institute are teaming up for the State of Play Summit. It's an annual sports conference highlighting the importance of youth sports since only about half of kids in the U.S. Currently participate in sports, according to their research. The summit's organizers are working to improve the state of youth athletics. Project Play is all about youth sports and they're working to get more kids involved and they're using Baltimore as the blueprint. Dwitt Doss is the athletic dir. at Edmondson Westside High School, so he knows playing sports can have a big impact on...
Historic Pimlico Race Course transferred to State of Maryland for $1 (plus $400 million)
Baltimore’s beloved but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course has a new owner — the State of Maryland. The Stronach Group, the owner of the racecourse and nearby Laurel Park, will transfer ownership to the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority for the cost of $1 on July 1. This means a long awaited rebuild of the home of the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, can finally take place.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Baltimore, MD-All eyes turn to Baltimore this weekend where Pimlico features an eight-race graded showcase, beginning with Friday's GII George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan S. card, featuring 3-year-old fillies. Installed the 5-2 morning line favorite for the nine-furlong test, Madaket Stables and Slam Dunk Racing's Corposo (Vino Rosso) ran an...
CIAA AND VISIT BALTIMORE RECAP SUCCESS OF 2024 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN BALTIMORE
(BALTIMORE – May 14, 2024) – Visit Baltimore and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, are pleased to recap the success of the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament which took place from Feb. 26 – March 3 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
An early look at Preakness weather
BALTIMORE — This weekend rolls in the 149 Preakness stakes at Pimlico Park in Maryland. Of course, it wouldn't be the Preakness without rain. Here is what the forecast looks like so far!. Black-Eyed Susan Day looks to be the pick of the two. Friday high pressure remains in...
Preakness Fashion for Women
The 100th Annual Black-Eyed Susan Day takes place this Friday at Pimlico Rack Course in Baltimore, MD. That's followed by the 149th Preakness on Saturday. Fashion will be on display for both events. Celebrity stylist and fashion expert Lana Rae shows us a few fashion options for women.
Sunrise Tours shows off the beautiful horses as time winds down at Pimlico
Horse racing enthusiasts can see picturesque sunrises at Pimlico Race Course this week. | GUIDE: Here's everything you need to know about Preakness 149. In a few days, the stands will be filled with people for the 149th Preakness Stakes. And, from 6-9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, visitors to Pimlico can take a tour of the historic grounds.
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