Fells Point Fun Festival Returns This Weekend After 2020 Hiatus
It was the perfect weather day to kick off the 55th Fells Point Fun Festival Saturday.
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It was the perfect weather day to kick off the 55th Fells Point Fun Festival Saturday.
The festival is now a fundraising endeavor of the Fell's Point Preservation Society, which helps preserve the history of the neighborhood, including its 18th- and 19th-century buildings, without cost to Baltimore City.
A Mexican restaurant in Baltimore has closed temporarily after part of its building collapsed Sunday.
A group of four suspects drove a van into the front of a Fells Point 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning and made off with the store's ATM, the Baltimore Police Department said.
In preparation for the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation and the Parking Authority of Baltimore City announced Tuesday that sandbags and parking will be available for Baltimore City residents in preparation for heavy rains expected on Wednesday.
The Baltimore City of Department Transportation is advising motorists of a temporary closure and parking restrictions for this weekend.
A 15-year-old boy is being charged as an adult with first-degree attempted murder in a triple shooting that took place in Fells Point
The Baltimore Department of Transportation has announced parking enforcement in Fells Point and several road closures Saturday and Sunday for the Festival of India, street cleaning and crane lift operations.
The 55th Fell's Point Fun Festival will be held this fall after a hiatus in 2020.
The suspect in a series of swastika graffiti incidents in Fells Point has been charged with destruction of property, announced First District Councilman Zeke Cohen in a tweet Friday.
After shootings in Fells Point over the last two weekends, officials say they have the resources in place to try to prevent more violence this weekend. City agencies also met with neighborhood business owners to try to discuss their concerns.
This week, neighbors in Fells Point discovered that someone had drawn swastikas on poles up and down Fleet Street. So they sprang into action and worked quickly to cover up the symbols to show that love triumphs over hate.
After gunfire each of the past two weekends and three people shot, Baltimore city officials said they have the resources in place to try to prevent more violence this weekend in the popular neighborhood.
Mayor Brandon Scott continues to face criticism after he did not attend Town Hall meetings to address the violence in Fells Point last week. The mayor said he has previously commitments to other community meetings that were already on his schedule.
Baltimore Investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying several persons of interest in connection to the June 6 shooting in Fells Point.
First District Councilman Zeke Cohen brought attention to some fast-acting residents in Fells Point Wednesday, who responded to swastika graffiti on various locations on Fleet Street.
David Brandt was found safe.
All weekend long, there was a heightened police presence in Fells Point and many streets were blocked off by barriers. However, business owners said they don't think that's the solution and believe it is hurting more than helping.
Baltimore City Police say one person was injured following a shooting overnight in the 1600 block of Aliceanna Street in Fells Point.
There was a visible police presence in Fells Point Friday night. Bill Packo owns Barley's Backyard and has been a part of the Fells Point community for more than 3 decades. Like many others, he said he has reached his breaking point after violence and public drunkenness, which has been out of control in recent weeks.
A town hall was held Thursday night to help outline how police would be address recent crime in the Fells Point area.
As the weekend is set to begin, Fells Point area residents and business owners remain on edge after violence broke out in Broadway Square last weekend.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the city will hold a virtual town hall for concerned community members and business owners in Fells Point.
Claudia Towles is one of 37 Fells Point business owners threatening to withhold tax payments to Baltimore City— saying leaders have turned their backs on the community—and they have reached their "breaking point."
Yandy Díaz went 2 for 3 with a home run and an RBI double, Griffin Jax allowed one run and had six strikeouts in five innings, and Tampa Bay beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 on Tuesday night for the Rays' third consecutive win.
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WJZ and The Baltimore Banner will be hosting a debate with the candidates that will stream on CBS News Baltimore at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 21.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
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Thousands of people packed the Annapolis, Maryland, waterfront on Tuesday as the U.S. Navy's elite flight squadron, the Blue Angels, performed a full rehearsal over the Severn River ahead of Wednesday's official air show.
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A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
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Lamar Jackson was absent from a voluntary practice for the Baltimore Ravens, and that usually raises eyebrows.
Yandy Díaz had four hits and four RBIs, Junior Caminero homered and drove in four runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays battered Baltimore Orioles pitching in a 16-6 victory Monday night.
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Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
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A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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Alert Day on Wednesday for strong to severe storms in Maryland
Hot weather and storm chances Wednesday in Maryland
Extreme heat will continue through Wednesday in Maryland before some wet weather moves into the Baltimore region.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day.
Maryland heat continues to ramp up this week
Alert Day on Wednesday for strong to severe storms in Maryland
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