A rendering depicts the planned Columbia lakefront library; Mayor Brandon Scott holds up his certificate of juror attendance; a scene from the 2023 Christmas Village in Baltimore.
A rendering depicts the planned Columbia lakefront library; Mayor Brandon Scott holds up his certificate of juror attendance; a scene from the 2023 Christmas Village in Baltimore.

Last week, we shared an update about the uncertain future of Columbia’s proposed lakefront library, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott reporting for jury duty, and the return of the Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor.

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WTMD exits the circle, but Towson wants it back“: Towson wants WTMD, the alternative rock station whose call letters reflect its origins as part of the Towson University music department, back in the county seat.

A rendering shows the planned 100,000-square-foot library and affordable housing project in downtown Columbia. Rendering courtesy of Heatherwick Studios.
A rendering shows the planned 100,000-square-foot library and affordable housing project in downtown Columbia. Rendering courtesy of Heatherwick Studios.

Will a landmark lakefront library actually be built in Columbia?“: Eighteen months after it was announced, the fate of Columbia’s lakefront library plan is uncertain.

Walgreens's Hampden store will close permanently Nov. 12, 2024. Photo by Ed Gunts.
Walgreens’s Hampden store will close permanently Nov. 12, 2024. Photo by Ed Gunts.

Hampden branch of Walgreens to close permanently on Nov. 12“: After months of speculation by community residents, Walgreens has confirmed that it is closing its Hampden branch permanently.

A rendering depicts the planned Barn & Lodge restaurant and events venue at The Rotunda in Hampden. Credit: Titan Hospitality Group.
A rendering depicts the planned Barn & Lodge restaurant and events venue at The Rotunda in Hampden. Credit: Titan Hospitality Group.

Zoning board allows live entertainment at proposed Rotunda restaurant and event space; community meeting set for Wednesday“: Despite strong opposition from some Hampden residents, Baltimore’s zoning board voted 4 to 0 with one abstention to approve a restaurant operator’s request to offer live entertainment seven days a week.

A rendering depicts enhancements to the Maryland Science Center's Harbor side plaza, including the addition of more green spaces. Image courtesy of Maryland Science Center.
A rendering depicts enhancements to the Maryland Science Center’s Harbor side plaza, including the addition of more green spaces. Image courtesy of Maryland Science Center.

Maryland Science Center plans more than $10M of enhancements to celebrate 50th anniversary“: Leaders of the Maryland Science Center on Wednesday announced plans for more than $10 million worth of capital projects and programs designed to improve the visitor experience and otherwise help celebrate its 50th anniversary.

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German Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)

‘Most magical time’: Christmas Village in Baltimore will return to the Inner Harbor next month“: Christmas Village in Baltimore, the German-style holiday market that draws crowds to the west shore of the Inner Harbor, is returning next month.

partial shot of woman from behind in long black skirt holding lantern looking at a gravestone
Photo from Ellicott City Ghost Tours’ Facebook page.

Pubwalks and gravesites and ghosts, oh my! Get your Halloween scare on with these Baltimore-area spoooooky scenes!“: Looking for some grown-up spooky fun? Want less pumpkin and more spice? Check out these ghoulish activities around the Baltimore region.

Eddie's of Mount Vernon. Photo by Ed Gunts.
Eddie’s of Mount Vernon. Photo by Ed Gunts.

New operator is behind schedule and needs more time to reopen Eddie’s of Mount Vernon grocery store, attorney tells Baltimore’s liquor board“: Neighbors who are waiting for Eddie’s of Mount Vernon grocery store to reopen are going to have to wait a little longer.

Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in the musical comedy "Shucked." Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.
Ashley D. Kelley and Grey Henson in the musical comedy “Shucked.” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman.

Tickets on sale for ‘Shucked,’ an intentionally-corny musical comedy coming to Hippodrome in 2025“: The Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Shucked” is coming to Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre April 1 to 6, 2025. Tickets went on sale Friday.

The Arthouse, the popular pizza bar and art gallery at 1115 W. 36th St. in Hampden, will close permanently by the end of the month. Photo by Ed Gunts.
The Arthouse, the popular pizza bar and art gallery at 1115 W. 36th St. in Hampden, will close permanently by the end of the month. Photo by Ed Gunts.

The Arthouse pizza bar and art gallery to close in Hampden by the end of the month“: Hampden will lose another dining spot this month when The Arthouse closes permanently after 11 years of operation.

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