BALTIMORE -- Artist Ernest Shaw is well aware of the historical significance of Lexington Market. The Baltimore muralist grew up not far from the landmark establishment.As the more than 200-year-old market prepares to move to a new location next door, he's been asked to add a pop of color to the new building. "It's really an honor and a pleasure, not just to do work, to share … [Read more...] about Muralist Ernest Shaw adds a pop of color to new Lexington Market
Archives for July 2022
Baltimore's health commissioner issues code red extreme heat alert ahead of heat wave
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert in the wake of a heat wave that is projected to last from Thursday to Sunday, according to city officials.This is the first time Dzirasa has issued an extreme heat alert in 2022.Dzirasa has based her warning on the heat index, which is a measure of air temperature and … [Read more...] about Baltimore's health commissioner issues code red extreme heat alert ahead of heat wave
Democratic race for governor too close to call, as Moore, Perez and Franchot await mail-in ballot co
Author and nonprofit CEO Wes Moore holds a double-digit lead, but there are still thousands of mail-in ballots to be counted. … [Read more...] about Democratic race for governor too close to call, as Moore, Perez and Franchot await mail-in ballot co
Democratic race for governor too close to call, as Moore, Perez and Franchot await mail-in ballot count
BALTIMORE -- Primary election night was full of surprises and in some cases, the wait for results could take days because the race is still too close to call. In the race for governor on the Democratic side, a long-time politician is in distant third and a political newcomer has surfaced as the front-runner. Comptroller Peter Franchot was considered a favorite because so many … [Read more...] about Democratic race for governor too close to call, as Moore, Perez and Franchot await mail-in ballot count
Challenger Bates leads Mosby in Baltimore City state's attorney race
Challenger Ivan Bates on Wednesday carried a 4,000-vote lead over incumbent Marilyn Mosby in the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney. … [Read more...] about Challenger Bates leads Mosby in Baltimore City state's attorney race