The Walters Art Museum is presenting the 2025 Janet and Walter Sondheim Art Prize Finalists Exhibition, featuring the work of five finalists, and the award ceremony will take place on June 26.
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Journalism comes from behind to win the Preakness 2 weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby
Journalism overcame mid-race contact and surged ahead to win the 150th Preakness Stakes, marking a triumphant comeback after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby. The victory gave trainer Michael McCarthy his second Triple Crown race win and made jockey Umberto Rispoli the first Italian to win a Triple Crown event.
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Preakness Stakes 150: And they’re off!
The Preakness Stakes are run each year as the second jewel in the Triple Crown, a series of prestigious horse races in Kentucky, Maryland and New York, respectively. This year’s race will take place on May 17 at Pimlico Race Course.
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Baltimore City scholars receive full scholarships to McDaniel College
Earning a full-ride scholarship is more than a student achievement — it reflects the dedication of families who nurtured and guided them. For Baltimore City seniors Skye Hammond and Zoe Saunders, awarded full-tuition scholarships to McDaniel College, success came through hard work, family support and strong academic focus.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Mayor Scott and fellow Democratic mayors address first 100 days of new presidential administration
Democratic mayors criticized the 47th president’s first 100 days in office, highlighting how sudden budget cuts and mass firings have strained local governments.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview appoints longtime executive Danielle Wharton as COOÂ
By Johns Hopkins Bayview Johns Hopkins Bayview faculty and staff learned of Wharton’s appointment on May 13 in an email from Jennifer Nickoles, president of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. “Danielle has honed her leadership skills as she has risen up the ranks at Johns Hopkins Bayview over the past 23 years,” Nickoles wrote. “In […]
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Six Flags to close Maryland park at end of 2025 season
Six Flags theme park is closing in Prince George’s County at the end of the 2025 season. The news hits hard at a time when many county residents are being laid off from federal employment and the Washington Commanders football team just announced a move to Washington, D.C.
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Faith, therapy and resilience: the long road home after incarceration​​
Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
Posted inMental Health
Anti-trans policies fuel mental health crisis, advocates warn
Transgender youth are facing a growing mental health crisis as a wave of state and federal laws undermine their identities and access to care. Advocates warn that affirming support systems are more critical than ever, especially as suicide rates continue to rise.
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Doris Cole: Remembering a bright light
Doris Cole is remembered as a radiant, graceful woman whose unwavering love, deep faith and joyful presence touched everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength and inspiration.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Elevating teen voices and the parents who listen
Teen mental health advocate Peyton Griffin and her mother Brittany Williams are sharing their journey with mental health. The two emphasize the importance of early support, therapy and compassionate listening. Their story highlights how open dialogue and emotional awareness can change lives.
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Moore approves major school funding legislation at third bill signing of 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act to improve education and tackle the state’s teacher shortage through updated funding and support. Although there were proposed budget cuts, lawmakers restored money for community schools, which mainly serve low-income and Black students across Maryland.