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Baltimore’s newest waterfront park will open May 1

6 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

Now that T. Rowe Price Group employees have begun moving into their new headquarters at Harbor Point, a large waterfront park is opening next to it. Colin Tarbert, president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corp., announced this week that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on May 1 for Point Park, a 4.5-acre public space just west of the T. Rowe Price headquarters, featuring sweeping views of the city’s harbor and downtown skyline. The T.
American Visionary Art Museum names Ellen Owens as next director

6 days ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

Ellen Owens, Director of the Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University, has been named Director of the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore. AVAM’s board announced on Friday that Owens, a native of Middleburg, Pennsylvania, will begin her new job on June 23, following a 10-month national search and unanimous approval by its directors.
Sondheim finalists exhibition opens Saturday at Walters Art Museum

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

An exhibition of work by five finalists competing for the prestigious 2025 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize will open at the Walters Art Museum on Saturday, April 19, and remain on view through July 20. The museum and the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA), which collaborate to hold the competition, had a preview of the exhibit on Tuesday. The top prize is $30,000, and the winner will be announced at the museum on June 26.
Developers plan to refurbish city-owned office building at 7 E. Redwood St.

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

Byrnes & Associates Inc. plans to acquire and refurbish the city-owned office building at 7 E. Redwood Street for continued use as office space, once it reaches an agreement with the city on a price and other sale terms. The Baltimore-based company announced this week that it has been selected by the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) to acquire the 21-story building after responding to a request for proposals that the agency issued in 2023.
Baltimorean Andre De Shields guest on John Mulaney’s Netflix show

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

For the second week in a row, a celebrity from Baltimore has been featured prominently on John Mulaney’s new variety show on Netflix. On April 2, writer and filmmaker John Waters and actor/comedian Stavros Halkias were among the guests on “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” a weekly variety show that appears at 10 p.m. EST on Wednesdays on Netflix.
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore names next BOOST entrepreneurs

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

Five more entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s economic development initiative, BOOST, which stands for Black Owned and Operated Storefront Tenancy program. The BOOST program is designed to support the long-term success of Black-owned businesses in Downtown Baltimore.
UBalt to celebrate 100th anniversary with block party Saturday

1 week ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

The University of Baltimore is having a “Rock the Block” party on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Construction begins on $18M Phase 2 of Rash Field Park improvements

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

The Inner Harbor’s next major attraction will open in June 2026, when work is scheduled for completion on the five-acre, $18 million second phase of improvements to Rash Field ParkApproximately 100 people gathered at the park on Thursday as city and state leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony to signal the start of construction on the project, which will mark the completion of a two-phase effort to upgrade the 7.5-acre recreational space at 201 Key Highway.
Construction Begins on $18M Second Phase of Rash Field Park Improvements

2 weeks ago | citybiz.co | Ed Gunts |Kevin Parker

The Inner Harbor’s next major attraction will open in June 2026, when work is scheduled for completion on the five-acre, $18 million second phase of improvements to Rash Field Park. Approximately 100 people gathered at the park on Thursday as city and state leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony to signal the start of construction on the project, which will mark the completion of a two-phase effort to upgrade the 7.5-acre recreational space at 201 Key Highway.
Former funeral home in Hampden sells at auction for $388,500

2 weeks ago | baltimorefishbowl.com | Ed Gunts

A former funeral home at 3818 Roland Avenue in Hampden sold at auction on Wednesday for $388,500. More than a dozen people gathered to watch as the vacant two-story property, a local city landmark, drew a high bid of $370,000. A five percent buyer’s premium brought the purchase price to $388,500. Charles Billig of A. J. Billig was the auctioneer. The high offer was submitted by Malkom Mansa, who said he was bidding for Inner City Restorations.