The Waldorf School of Baltimore is delighted to announce its prestigious recognition as a recipient of the National Green Ribbon School Award by the U.S. Department of Education. This esteemed accolade underscores the school’s outstanding dedication to environmental sustainability, health, and education. Distinguished for its unwavering commitment to fostering environmental stewardship among its students, faculty, and community, the Waldorf School of Baltimore has implemented innovative programs and embraced sustainable practices. Notably, its pioneering Forest Kindergarten initiative exempl ..read more

Port workers who have been impacted by port closures from the Key Bridge collapse may be eligible for direct cash assistance thanks to a new partnership between the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) and the CASH Campaign of Maryland (CASH Campaign). This direct cash assistance program is made possible through the BCF’s “Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund,” created because of an outpouring of support from businesses and philanthropists from across the region and the nation in the immediate aftermath of the Key Bridge collapsing. Community-based organizations are also invited to ..read more

Saturday detonation expected to free the Dali – The Sun Defense seeks no prison time for Marilyn Mosby; government calls for 20-month sentence – WBAL News Radio Encampment grows at Johns Hopkins University – WBAL-TV Video: Lexus stolen from Towson dealership, marking new trend – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Baltimore County could by St. Pius X school property for green space – WMAR-TV Black business owners are leading Downtown Baltimore’s revitalization – Baltimore Beat ..read more

Judge dismisses federal lawsuit seeking to halt Maryland’s elections — Maryland Matters Vignarajah must return unspent public funding after suspending Baltimore mayoral campaign — WJZ Gov. Wes Moore signs over 200 bills into law including overhaul of horse racing industry — WBAL Baltimore university crowned ‘New Ivy’ on Forbes list — Baltimore Business Journal Baltimore Police made 10K traffic stops since start of new enforcement plan — The Baltimore Sun Local pro wrestler Brandon “Dick Dynamo” Holman dies — WMAR ..read more

Baltimore by Baltimore, the music and maker festival series, returns to the Inner Harbor Amphitheater on June 1 and will run through Oct. 5. Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore produces the series which takes place on the first Saturday of the month for five months over the summer and through the start of fall. “We’re incredibly excited to shine a spotlight and continue to amplify the amazing talent of Baltimore,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore. “As we embark on our third year of Baltimore by Baltimore, we’re thrilled to welcome our new producers for 20 ..read more

By Joshua Banner, Capital News Service For generations, members of the Shank and Creek families, the owners of Palmyra Farms in Hagerstown, Maryland, approached dairy farming the same way: they milked the cows and sold the milk to a cooperative that distributed the milk to stores. These days, Palmyra does a lot more. In addition to milking cows, it makes 11 different types of cheddar cheese—including Chesapeake Bay seasoned cheddar and jalapeno cheddar—and runs an online store that features a variety of cheese-centered gift boxes. Later this spring, Palmyra plans to open Ruth’s Market in Will ..read more

By Torrence Banks, Capital News Service Maryland federal and state lawmakers, as well as local education groups, are speaking out against allowing teachers to carry firearms in classrooms, adding that they are confident that a bill allowing such a practice won’t come to fruition in the state. “The simple truth is that the vast majority of Americans want commonsense reforms like stronger background checks and an assault weapons ban to keep our schools safe from the epidemic of gun violence,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, said in a statement. He added: “Despite that, some legislators ..read more

The next mayor will help set priorities for growth and revitalization across Baltimore, and voters in next week’s primary election will decide which candidate has the preferred vision for tax policies that can drive development downtown and throughout neighborhoods. Support from Baltimore’s mayor can determine the fate of projects that rely on public resources such as “tax-increment financing” – or TIFs; and “payment in lieu of taxes” proposals known as PILOTS. Those mechanisms have been at the heart of some of Baltimore’s most contentious projects in recent years. TIF districts designate a s ..read more

The littlest minds can produce the biggest ideas. Our established Stoler Early Learning Center, located at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, is so much more than a preschool! From Infant and Toddler care to Preschool to Kindergarten, we provide full-day and extended care options for ages 3 months to 5 years. Children are viewed as capable and competent thinkers who learn through hands-on exploration of the world around them. Our indoor and outdoor classrooms are designed to foster curiosity and encourage collaboration, communication, and discovery. At the J, we all work together as a communi ..read more

For those who celebrate Mother’s Day, there are plenty of opportunities this weekend in Baltimore to make the moms in your life feel special. From a concert by the musical mother herself Diana Ross, to the opening of the Wine Village at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, there’s lots to see and do. Check it all out in our weekend roundup: Clue, Thursday, May 9, through Sunday, May 12, Hippodrome Theatre. Inspired by the household favorite board game and the 1985 movie of the same name, “Clue” will keep you guessing in this murder mystery comedy. Wine Village, Thursday, May 9, through Sunday, May 12, W ..read more