After 37 years, the Alligators are getting a makeover. In recent weeks, drivers stopped for the red light at Sisson and 28th streets in Remington may have seen painters restoring the 120-foot-long mural called “The Alligators” on the south side of 28th Street. The Greater Remington Improvement Association (GRIA) last year received a $41,440 conservation grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to fund the work, which began in March. The restoration team is led by the original artist, John Ellsberry, a Stone Hill resident who has painted six murals around the city. A multi-media ar ..read more

TurnAround, Inc. will host its second annual Denim Day event on Wednesday, April 24. Denim Day is a resource fair featuring local survivor-centered organizations tabling and offering therapeutic activities like art, yoga, meditation, and more. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite denim to show solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and stand up against victim blaming. “The Denim Day story begins in Italy in the 1990’s when a driving instructor was prosecuted for raping his 18-year-old student. He later successfully appealed the conviction, claiming that because the victim was we ..read more

Experience the pulse-pounding excitement of blind sports at the upcoming 3rd Annual See Beyond Festival at The Maryland School for the Blind! Step onto the field and immerse yourself in a world of athletic prowess and camaraderie. Feature Highlights: Beep Baseball: Swing for the fences and feel the thrill as the ball emits audible cues, guiding your swing and leading to epic home runs. Blind Soccer: Kick it into high gear as you navigate the pitch, relying on teamwork and sharp senses to outmaneuver your opponents and score goals. Blind Lacrosse: Engage in a fast-paced game of strategy and ..read more

Baltimore mayoral hopefuls typically lay out agendas promising plans to bolster city business and tech, and this year’s primary race is no different. At last Thursday’s candidates forum hosted by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at the Lord Baltimore hotel in the growing Downtown neighborhood, people vying for the Democratic nomination for mayor joined candidates for City Council president to answer questions from the community. Topics varied from the scarcity of green spaces and recycling to the hurdles encountered by small business owners, and included discussion of workforce ..read more

Maryland’s primary election is three weeks away, early voting starts even sooner, and mail-in ballots have already begun arriving in voters’ mailboxes. As the state prepares for another election, there are important dates and other information to know. Dates and deadlines May 2 to May 9: Early Voting Period; voting centers will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (including Saturday and Sunday) May 7: Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline – for ballots received by mail or fax (Your request must be received – not just sent – by this date.) May 10: Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline – for ballots received by inte ..read more

We hope you can join us for our Spring Lacrosse Clinic on Thursday, April 25. This event is open to all prospective, current, and newly enrolled students in grades K – 8.  The varsity lacrosse coaching staff and our players will work with your sons on the fundamentals of the game. 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Watch varsity practice 5:30 – 6:30 PM- Grades K-4 (Fall 2024) 6:30 – 7:30 PM- Grades 5-8 (Fall 2024) SIGN UP TODAY Please register using the grade your son will be enrolled in for the 2024-2025 school year ..read more

Attention all pickleball players! There’s a busy season of tournaments and events lining up just for you beginning in May. Baltimore residents are increasingly drawn to the sport, which was invented in 1965 and initially introduced to children through physical education teachers in schools. The No. 1 ranked pickleball player in the world is from Maryland: Ben Johns from Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Pickleball House opened indoor courts in Middle River in December 2023, allowing enthusiasts to play throughout the winter. Now that temperatures are warming up, players will likely be gravitating o ..read more

BmoreArt’s Picks: April 23-29 This Week: MICA Community Art & Service Program exhibition, In the Stacks performance at Peabody Library, City of Artists I closing reception at Connect + Collect, Mari Black at Manor Mill, Open Works yard sale, screening of Black Printmakers of Washington DC at Smithsonian Anacostia, Creative Alliance Marquee Ball: Illusion!, Baker Artist Awards showcase at Baltimore Theatre Project, and Notre Dame of Maryland Senior Thesis exhibition reception at Gormley Gallery — PLUS HCAC artist studio opportunities and more! BmoreArt’s Picks presents ..read more

Governor issues executive order calling for environmental literary – The Sun Scott unveils updated crime-fighting strategy with focus on youth justice – WBAL News Radio City of Baltimore files lawsuit against owner and manager of ship in Key Bridge collapse – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Police walk with Canton residents and share crime-fighting ideas – WMAR-TV Selection process for Democratic National Convention delegates irks some lawmakers – Maryland Matters “Fried & Fries” restaurant now open in Federal Hill – Southbmore.com ..read more

Civilian committee reviewing police misconduct says Baltimore Police send some cases too close to deadline — The Baltimore Sun Local chain plans a comeback with new Baltimore County spot — Baltimore Business Journal Victims sue Jason Billingsley, suspect in violent attack, murder of CEO — WBAL Nick Mosby accepts nearly $10,000 from Baltimore Gas & Electric, the company he denounced during last year’s conduit debate — Baltimore Brew Belair-Edison Safe Streets office resumes operations 6 months after FBI raid — WMAR Finding a solution, a habitat from scratch, as Maryland Coastal Bays lose bi ..read more