The infield at this year’s Preakness Stakes will look much different for the 150th running of the race. Event organizers are bypassing the traditional infield concert and instead have redesigned a stage viewable from the grandstand. The new setup will be in the open space north of the cupola, beneath the LED board, rather than facing the infield crowd. The new “Infield Fan … [Read more...] about 150th Preakness Stakes to skip traditional infield concert, features new ‘Fan Zone’
Varsity Q&A: Dulaney softball’s Brynn Townsend brings team-first approach
Sacrificing for the betterment of the team has been a priority for Dulaney softball this season and it’s been evident in the No. 5 Lions’ 10-1 record. Junior captain Brynn Townsend set the tone before the season’s first pitch when she willingly switched to first base from catcher. In her third varsity season, she’s proven a quick study at her new spot — coach Dave Barwick … [Read more...] about Varsity Q&A: Dulaney softball’s Brynn Townsend brings team-first approach
AVAM taps DEI advocate, fundraiser as director of Baltimore museum after predecessor ousted
The American Visionary Art Museum has chosen as its next director educator and fundraiser Ellen Owens, a staunch advocate for diversity and accessibility initiatives in the arts that have come under attack from President Donald Trump’s administration. Owens, director of New York’s Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University, was appointed to lead AVAM following a 10-month … [Read more...] about AVAM taps DEI advocate, fundraiser as director of Baltimore museum after predecessor ousted
Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Crews worked early Thursday to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island that affected the main international airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers. The outage that began past noon Wednesday left 1.4 million customers without electricity and 328,000 without … [Read more...] about Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout
‘Keeps me hopping’: Baysox usher with autism invited to Orioles game
Heather Brow admits that the Orioles aren’t her only favorite team. The Bowie resident, who has autism, is divided between the Orioles and nearby Washington Nationals, often spending her nights flipping back and forth between channels to watch the two teams. But while her loyalty might be split, she doesn’t lack any passion for the Orioles, who will be hosting her and her … [Read more...] about ‘Keeps me hopping’: Baysox usher with autism invited to Orioles game