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Orioles Secure Long-Term Future at Camden Yards with New Lease Agreement
sports2 years ago

Orioles Secure Long-Term Future at Camden Yards with New Lease Agreement

The Baltimore Orioles have finalized a 30-year lease agreement with the State of Maryland, ensuring that they will continue to play at Camden Yards. The deal includes provisions for potential development of surrounding land and a no-relocation clause. The agreement unlocks $600 million for upgrades to the ballpark, which will be used to improve infrastructure, amenities, and audio/video systems. The Orioles' chairman expressed a desire to create a vibrant campus that benefits the city year-round.

via MLB.com|
#baltimore-city#baltimore-orioles#camden-yards
Decline in Five-Star Schools Revealed in Baltimore's Top Districts
education2 years ago

Decline in Five-Star Schools Revealed in Baltimore's Top Districts

The latest Maryland School Report Card reveals a significant drop in the number of five-star schools in three of the highest-performing districts in the Baltimore area. While Baltimore City saw an increase in the number of five-star schools, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Carroll County all experienced declines. The Department of Education attributes the decline in scores to chronic absenteeism, which was scored differently last year due to the pandemic. However, the number of one-star schools in the state decreased, indicating some improvement.

via Fox Baltimore|
#baltimore-city#chronic-absenteeism#education
Crime Spree in Glen Burnie: Bank Robbery, Shooting, and Burglary Unfold
crime2 years ago

Crime Spree in Glen Burnie: Bank Robbery, Shooting, and Burglary Unfold

Two suspects, a man and a woman, have been arrested following a bank robbery at a Wells Fargo branch in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The female suspect was apprehended shortly after the robbery, while the male suspect initially escaped into Baltimore City but was later arrested by the Baltimore City Police Department. No injuries were reported, and a firearm was preliminarily indicated to be involved in the robbery.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#anne-arundel-county#arrests#baltimore-city
"Baltimore Urges Water Conservation Amid Pumping Station Fire"
environment2 years ago

"Baltimore Urges Water Conservation Amid Pumping Station Fire"

Baltimore City has issued a voluntary water restriction for residents and businesses in the city and several counties due to a fire at a drinking-water pumping station. The restriction aims to limit excessive water usage and avoid adding strain to the system while repairs are made. Suggestions to reduce usage include avoiding watering lawns, washing cars, and unnecessary faucet flow. The restriction does not affect normal usage for drinking, cooking, or cleaning.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore-city#conservation#drinking-water
"Deadly Mass Shooting at South Baltimore Block Party Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Injured"
crime2 years ago

"Deadly Mass Shooting at South Baltimore Block Party Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Injured"

Two people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting at a block party in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood. At least 30 people were shot, with three in critical condition. No suspects have been arrested, but investigators are reviewing video surveillance to identify them. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott vowed to find and hold the perpetrators accountable.

via CBS Baltimore|
#baltimore-city#brooklyn-neighborhood#crime
BGE Protesters Face Arrest and Lawsuit for Interfering with Utility Work
politics2 years ago

BGE Protesters Face Arrest and Lawsuit for Interfering with Utility Work

Three city residents were arrested during a peaceful protest in Federal Hill while trying to stop Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) from doing gas work in the historic neighborhood. The group calls the actions by BGE and city leaders bullying and are now plaintiffs in a just-filed class-action lawsuit against BGE. BGE claims it is modernizing its gas system by replacing its aging low-pressure gas infrastructure with a higher-pressure system.

via WBAL TV Baltimore|
#baltimore-city#bge#gas-work