For the ninth year, Books in Bloom will return to Columbia with bibliophiles of all ages able to come together and enjoy the free festival on May 10. The event, held by the Downtown Columbia Partnership and Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. in the Merriweather District’s Color Burst Park, features a lineup of various authors and activities for individuals from around the region to … [Read more...] about Books in Bloom returns to Columbia May 10 in ninth year
The Aegis high school sports players of the week for April 7-13
Each week throughout the season, The Aegis will select players of the week in each spring sport. The public will then have the opportunity to vote which of the individual sport selections will earn the honor of overall Harford County Player of the Week. Voting will run through the end of the day Tuesday and readers can vote once per hour. Here are the Athletes of the Week for … [Read more...] about The Aegis high school sports players of the week for April 7-13
Baltimore weather: Wind advisory in effect before calmer conditions expected
Blustery conditions could cause some power outages around the Baltimore area, but the days should be calmer later in the week. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. with gusts as high as 47 mph There is also a 30% chance of showers, mainly between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a high near 69. Tuesday evening should be partly cloudy … [Read more...] about Baltimore weather: Wind advisory in effect before calmer conditions expected
Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
By JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A second U.S. aircraft carrier is operating in Mideast waters ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, satellite photos analyzed Tuesday by The Associated Press showed. The operation of the USS Carl Vinson and its strike group in the … [Read more...] about Another US aircraft carrier in Mideast waters ahead of second round of Iran-US nuclear talks
Baltimore restaurants say raising tipped wages would mean fewer jobs, hurting workers
Baltimore’s restaurant industry is pushing back on a progressive policy proposal they say has been catastrophic for Washington, D.C., restaurants and could have similar negative impacts in Charm City. Known as the “One Fair Wage bill” after the advocacy group of the same name, legislation pending before the Baltimore City Council could increase the base minimum wage for … [Read more...] about Baltimore restaurants say raising tipped wages would mean fewer jobs, hurting workers