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Need to Know for June 20

by JMORE Staff | 8 hours ago | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

GoFundMe for BSO, Patriots in Israel and RBG named real-life hero Campaign raises $2,300 for meal fund to support BSO players Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Photo courtesy BSO’s Facebook page) With a lockout taking effect earlier this week, Baltimore Symphony...

Need to Know for June 18

by JMORE Staff | Jun 18, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

BSO musicians lockout, new Baltimore Co. Police Chief and Google’s falafel Baltimore Symphony Orchestra BSO musicians protest as lockout begins Members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra showed up at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on June 17 with their parking passes...

Need to Know for June 11

by JMORE Staff | Jun 11, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Hoen Building funding, Tony Award winners and more Hoen Building receives $1 million in federal funding The nearly $30 million conversion of East Baltimore’s abandoned A. Hoen & Co. Lithograph building is getting some federal support, with a $1.6 million grant...

Need to Know for June 6

by JMORE Staff | Jun 6, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Harborplace woes, author Miranda Mittleman gives back and Bette Midler’s ‘Battle of the Bulge’ Mayor suggests redoing Harborplace After years of delayed and unfinished renovations at Harborplace, an exodus of vendors and, as of this week, the shopping plaza...

Need to Know for June 4

by JMORE Staff | Jun 4, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

BSO supporters urge Hogan to save symphony, BHS holds funeral for Black Rock dogs and more BSO supporters call on Hogan to release funds As of 8 a.m. June 3, nearly 2,000 people have sent emails to Gov. Larry Hogan requesting that he release $3.2 million earmarked for...

Need to Know for May 30

by JMORE Staff | May 30, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Gourmet Again, Harbor health and ‘Historical Roasts’ A Pikesville fixture, Gourmet Again officially closed its doors on May 28, 2019. (Staff photo) Gourmet Again closes Another popular fixture in Jewish Baltimore is no more. Gourmet Again, a Pikesville staple located...

Need to Know for May 28

by JMORE Staff | May 28, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

BGE rate hikes, gay rabbi, Harvey Weinstein and more BGE proposes hiking rates Regional utility Baltimore Gas and Electric has filed an application with the Maryland Public Service Commission to bump up its rates and bring in an additional $133...

Need to Know for May 21

by JMORE Staff | May 21, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Windup Space, Everyman Theatre, Al Sharpton and more The WindUp Space posted this announcement on its website, saying it would close its doors June 1. (Screenshot) Windup Space to close June 1 The Windup Space, a multi-use arts space that has anchored the Station...

Need to Know for May 16

by JMORE Staff | May 16, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Synagogue merger, Ariella Stein, Haifa earthquake and your sexy Baltimore accent While merger plans proceed between Har Sinai and Temple Oheb Shalom, the fate of Har Sinai’s property at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills remains murky. (Provided) Har Sinai, Oheb...

Need to Know for May 9

by JMORE Staff | May 9, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Need to Know

Baltimore’s grim outlook, Bubala’s blunder and the return of ‘Shitsel’ New poll says Baltimoreans have grim outlook for city Nearly two-thirds of respondents – 63% — said the city is on the wrong track, compared with 27 percent who think things are going in the...