Tracing its origins to 1782, Lexington Market was always a bustling collection of stalls, though many were outside. You can still see the vendor numbers etched into the curbs on West Lexington Street. … [Read more...] about Soft launch of redeveloped Lexington Market today
Redeveloped Lexington Market launches with soft open Monday
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore boasts one of the oldest and most iconic public markets in the nation, and it reopens Monday after a $45 million redevelopment four years in the making. Lexington Market in West Baltimore is known as one of the country's oldest public food markets, tracing its origins to 1782. You can still see the vendor numbers etched into the curbs on West Lexington … [Read more...] about Redeveloped Lexington Market launches with soft open Monday
Maryland test scores reflect historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America's children, erasing decades of academic progress and widening racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis.Across the country, math scores saw their largest decreases ever. Reading … [Read more...] about Maryland test scores reflect historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
Donate to the University of Maryland Medical Center's Thanksgiving food drive
WJZ is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore and the University of Maryland Medical Center for a Thanksgiving food drive to serve families in Baltimore.Donors can give any amount, but a $35 donation will serve a family of four with a box of turkey and fresh produce. The frozen turkeys are provided by Shoppers grocery store at Mondawmin Mall and the produce is … [Read more...] about Donate to the University of Maryland Medical Center's Thanksgiving food drive
Hallie Miller discusses the Baltimore Police Department's struggle securing a component for DNA test
Due to problems with the city’s newly reconfigured procurement system, the Baltimore Police Department has been unable to secure a key chemical component necessary for DNA tests, the Baltimore Banner's Hallie Miller reports. … [Read more...] about Hallie Miller discusses the Baltimore Police Department's struggle securing a component for DNA test