The Maryland Stadium Authority has approved a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, finalizing a long-term agreement between the team and the state. The 30-year deal includes an option to end it after 15 years if the team fails to obtain approval for development plans next to the ballpark. The lease extension allows access to funds for renovations at Camden Yards, similar to the plans already announced for M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens.
Anderson Township officials were caught off guard by the announcement that Coney Island, a popular amusement and water park, is closing and being sold to Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The township claims it was not informed or involved in any discussions regarding the sale or the plans to transform the site into a new music venue. Anderson Township has invested in the surrounding area and hopes to attract businesses, so officials expect to have discussions with the orchestra's leadership to learn more about the plans and their impact on the community. The new music venue is expected to have state-of-the-art features and accommodate large-scale shows. Construction details and timelines have yet to be announced.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has halted a new lease agreement for the Baltimore Orioles after objections were raised by Senate President Bill Ferguson. The lease deal aimed to keep the Orioles playing at Camden Yards for 30 or more years, with redevelopment plans for the property. However, Ferguson expressed concerns about the lease being conditioned on a private owner receiving a 99-year ground lease for Maryland taxpayers' land. The governor's team is working to address these concerns and keep the Orioles at Camden Yards while discussions continue.
Anderson City officials have approved the development plans for South Carolina's first Whataburger restaurant, which will be located on the corner of North Main Street and Concord Street in Anderson. The restaurant will require the combination of two parking lots and a five-foot green space to meet the city's landscaping guidelines. The turning radius of the intersection at North Main Street and Concord Street will also be improved to preserve the space.
Residents in Bastrop, Texas are expressing concern over Elon Musk's companies' plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Colorado River or spray it onto fields. The companies are seeking a permit to do so, but residents fear it could harm the environment and their health.
