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Westminster Pride Festival | PHOTOS

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:23:17 +0000

2025 Westminster Pride Festival Saturday at City Park.

Posing after performing their drag show are Kit, from left, Iyana, Bambi, Brooklyn, and Sorority during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Iyana performs during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

An attendee records Bambi as she performs during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Sierra Paul plays a ring toss game during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Eyas performs during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

The Last Arizona performs during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Iyana performs to big smiles during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Palmyra performs during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Vern Scherr flashes a smile during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Event organizer Jason Garber welcomes the crowd during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Visitors stroll by the vendor tents during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Sylena Dorsey, left, and Sage Zavandro pose for a photo during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Corra Bryant walks with her rabbit Ginger during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

A kitten catches a ride during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Westminster Common Councilmember Kevin Dayhoff speaks as event organizer Jason Garber looks on during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Sisters Elizabeth and Rachel Ryall flash big colorful smiles during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

The Carroll County Health Department gave out ducks with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline logo during the Westminster Pride Festival in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

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Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair Saturday | PHOTOS

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:13:48 +0000

128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair, Saturday at the Carroll County AgricultureCenter. The Fair runs daily through Friday, August 1st.

Alexis Arbaugh holds her dairy cow during the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

A cow awaits judging at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Elliot Weishaar grooms his black-face ewe Sally at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

A ewe is secured as it is groomed at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Raylan, left, and Herbie Martin bring their entries to the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Callie Bertier takes a well deserved nap at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

A scarecrow helps guide visitors at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Gregory Freed is on his way to third place in the pie eating contest at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Herbs sit after judging at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Lochlan Ridgely operates his robot at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Alyssa Spielman shows her first place Supreme Boar at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Emma Weber photographs sheep judging at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Participants hold their Katahdin Breed Junior Ram Lambs during judging at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Trucks compete in the Vintage Grain Truck Races & Dirt Drag Racing at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Addison Fritz shows her cow during the dairy judging at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Participants learn how to be dairy judges at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Estella Gover exits the arena after winning the Supreme Champion Gilt at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Oakleigh Giles has pie on her face while on her way to winning the pie eating contest at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Trucks compete in the Vintage Grain Truck Races & Dirt Drag Racing at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

The pie eating champions, from left, Oakleigh Giles, first place, Brayleigh Lease, second place, and Gregory Freed, thrid place at the 128th Carroll County 4H and FFA Fair in Westminster.(Thomas Walker/Freelance)

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Harford County Farm Fair and 4-H Livestock Sale | PHOTOS

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:11:25 +0000

Moments from the Harford County Farm Fair and 4-H Livestock Sale on Saturday, July 26.

Brooke Steiner, 15, of Jarrettsville shows her reserve grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Ten-year-old Adrianna Leeds of Street parades her champion turkey around for potential buyers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Auctioneer Derek Hopkins calls for bids as Aubrey Short shows her grand champion market lamb during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Ella Deford, 13, of Jarrettsville parades her reserve champion market steer around the ring during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Gunner Smith of Forest Hill, left, and Clara Crowell-Flock admire each others costumes during the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Max Leeds of Street holds one of his champion broilers during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Madelyn Bedsaul, 11, of Jarrettsville kisses her crossbred market hog as she and her 9-year-old brother Levi, brush them before the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Five-week-old Lincoln Greet of Pylesville rides in a wagon of vegetablesduring the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Nineteen-month-old Gunner Smith of Forest Hill watches the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Cameron Rogers, 9, of Havre de Grace is seen with his Hereford cattle prior to the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Seven-year-old Gunner Lee Sanders of Stockton, Md., rides the course while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Jason Widman, 12, of Hickory, wheels his champion roaster around for bidders to see during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Travis Sadowski shows off his grand champion market steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Jeanie Trimble of Pittsville, Md., pops a balloon while taking part in a Cowboy Mounted Shooting Assocation event during the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Julie Troyer, 11, of Pylesville shows her reserve grand champion crossbred swine during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Patrick Waltimyer, 13, of White Hall shows his grand champion dairy steer during the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Four-month-old Asher Bolen of Aberdeen naps prior to the start of the Farm Baby Costume Contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Eleanor Bedsaul of Jarrettsville shows off her crossbred market hog prior the 4-H Livestock Sale at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Four-year-old Eden Keene of Bel Air looks to the judges as she takes part in the pie eating contest at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Nine-year-old pie eating competitors Linden Keene, left, and Dylan Narciso attempt the feat without the use of their hands at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

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Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive in Westminster | PHOTOS

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:03:38 +0000

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Saturday, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd’s Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary’s United Methodist Church, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program.

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Left to right; Wanda Shannon, Thrivent Liberty Team, Jane Sharpe, St. Mary's United Church of Christ, Marie Reiser, volunteer, Kelly Janes, St. Mary's UCC, and Alice Buckner, St. Mary's UCC, sort through the donations. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Some of the schools supplies donated. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Rochelle Jones takes a photo of the list of donation items before shopping with her mother Amy. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Della Leister, delivers a donation by the Linesboro 4-H Club. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

July 26, 2025: Carrie Goff makes her way to the donation table carrying school supplies and a backpack. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Alice Buckner, St. Mary's UCC and Gary Meadows, Shepherd's Staff volunteer, carry bags of school supplies onto the bus. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Gary Meadows, Sheperd's Staff volunteer, carries sorted school supplies onto the bus. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Gary Meadows, Sheperd's Staff, Kelly Janes, St. Mary's UCC, and Vicki Mayo, St. Mary's UCC, carry sorted school supplies onto the bus. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Kelly Janes, St. Mary's UCC, and Vicki Mayo, St. Mary's UCC, and Kelly Janes, St. Mary's UCC, carry sorted school supplies onto the bus. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Sandy Reiner serves Bob and Barb Barr ice cream cones from Italian Ice and Frozen Custard truck, free to those who donated school supplies. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Katrina Baeder, Thrivent Liberty Team, right, accepts a donation from Margaret O'Brien. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Left to right; Officer Hara, Westminster Police, Brenda Meadows, Executive Director Shepherd's Staff, Patrick Cochran, Walmart store manager, and Renee Horta, Vision Center manager, have a converstion during the donation drive. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Mark Dintino, makes his way to the donation table carrying a bag of binders. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

WTTR AM's Sales Manager, Donna Shybunko, interviews Walmart Store Manager, Patrick Cochran about the event. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Officer Hara, Westminster Police, accepts a donation of 48 boxes of crayons from Rochelle Jones and her mothe Amy. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Brenda Meadows, Executive Director Shepherd's Staff, greets Della Leister, right, as she makes a personal donation. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Renee Horta, Vision Center manager, Patrick Cochran, Walmart store manager, Dr. Erich Miller, Opomitrist, and Jeanette Sim, Optician pose for a photo. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Bob Cumberland, Emergengy Responder Safety Institute Public Educator Coordinator and Past President Director CVVFA, Donna West, Emergengy Responder Safety Institute, and Douglas DeHaven, Community Risk Reduction Educator, participated at the event. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Aug.us Grayman, Fire Police Captain, Westminster Fire Department, participated at the event. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Mackenzie Moran, 9, makes a crayon donation with her mother Melanie. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Brenda Meadows, Executive Director Shepherd's Staff, accepts a donation from Pastor David Highfield, retired, Westminster United Methodist Church. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Jane Sharpe, St. Mary's United Church of Christ, accepts a donation from Ashley Bigley. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Brenda Meadows, Executive Director Shepherd's Staff, accepts a donation from Michele High. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Mel and Trish Whelan donate backpacks. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Gary Meadows, Shepherd's Staff, accepts a donation from Theresa Staggs. Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, at the Walmart parking lot, sponsored by The Shepherd's Staff and Walmart, Thrivent Liberty Team, free cones from The Cow, Johnson Bus Service, St Mary's United Church of Christ, and WTTR AM, broadcasting live during the event. Organizers estimated that $6,000 of school supplies were donated today. Nearly 1,500 children are registered to benefit from the program. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

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Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park | PHOTOS

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:14:21 +0000

Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park in Edgewood on Friday, July 25.

July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center pulls in a net during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Baltimore Orioles mascot The Bird with County Executive Bob Cassilly during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Madison Effinger, left, waits her turn as she watches fellow ACPR gymnast Ella Pass vault into the air during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Edgewood residents Makayla Wright, left, and Harmony Lincoln enjoy a ride down a water slide during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Five-year-old Brielle Wilson of Edgewood sends cans flying as she plays a bean bag game during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Talya Darby performs a tumbling routine with ACPR Gymnastics during a demonstraton for Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

July 25, Park Naturalist Cai Meadows, left, with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center shows off the inhabitants off the Bush River caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Sadie Cosenza flips in the air as she performs a demonstration with ACPR Gymnastics during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Youngsters check out a blue crab caught during a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Alan Calderon with FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage loads balls into a pitching machine as 8-year old Micah Duty takes a swing during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Eight-year old Micah Duty of Parkville connects with a ball delivered by a robotic pitching machine made by FIRST Robotics Team 7770 Infinite Voltage during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Two-year-old Charlie Wilson of Edgewood plays in a patch of foamy bubbles blanketing the ground during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Volunteer Jim Franczkowski, left, and Park Naturalist Cai Meadows with Anita C. Leight Estuary Center deploy a seine net into the water as they give a seine fishing demonstration during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Eight-year-old Ike Cassilly casts his fishing line while wading in the water of the Bush River during Harford County Parks and Recreation Day at Flying Point Park on Friday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

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Demolition begins at Pimlico | PHOTOS

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:56:04 +0000

The first phase of structural demolition at Pimlico Race Course begins with crews razing the barns and outbuildings, clearing the way for the $400 million redevelopment of the site. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

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South River robotics team deploys underwater robot | PHOTOS

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:24:45 +0000

The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River.

The boat Full Moon brings the club out to deploy the ROV. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Max Sprague, 16, left, and Nick Pounds, 16, right, move the robot into position to deploy into the water. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Due to a water leak the brains of the ROV has to be removed and repaired. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Nick Pounds, 16, left, head mentor Ronny Ashley, center and Max Sprague, 16, troubleshoot the ROV after water got into the main unit of the robot. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Max Sprague, 16, deploys the ROV into the water. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Ansley Wood, 16, left, pilot Max Sprague, 16, and Nick Pounds, 16, move the ROV towards the oyster bed. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Team members, from left, Ansley Wood, 16, Max Sprague, 16, and Nick Pounds, 16, all rising juniors, prepare the ROV to be deployed. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

An underwater camera view of the oyster bed through the murky waters. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The ROV begins its journey to the oyster bed. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Team members, from left, Nick Pounds, 16, Ansley Wood, 16 and Max Sprague, 16, all rising juniors, prepare the ROV to be deployed. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Nick Pounds, 16, right, and Max Sprague, 16, left, troubleshoot the ROV after water got into the main unit of the robot. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Nick Pounds, 16, left, and Max Sprague, 16, right, troubleshoot the ROV after water got into the main unit of the robot. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Team member Max Sprague, 16, a rising junior, prepares the ROV to be deployed. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Head mentor Ronny Ashley, left, and Max Sprague, 16, troubleshoot the robot after a water leak is found. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The team readies the ROV to go into the water. The Arundel Rivers Federation has partnered with the PowerHawks Robotics team from South River High School, who designed, built, and tested an “Oyster Robot” — a remotely operated vehicle created to monitor and collect data from our oyster sanctuary reef in Glebe Bay on the South River. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

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Hot Property: The Jenkins House, 1840s Mount Vernon mansion lists for $1.95M

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:37 +0000

Address: 106 E. Chase St., Baltimore

List price: $1,950,000

Year built: 1849

Real estate agent: Nick Piscatelli, Maryland Commercial Ventures, LLC

Last sold price/date: $500,000 on April 26, 2005

Property size: 5,368-square-foot lot

Unique features: In 1849, Baltimore was a booming port city of nearly 170,000 people, including the residents of a stately new three-story brick home at 106 E. Chase St., in Mount Vernon. Nearly two centuries later, having dodged a wrecking ball in the 1960s, the mansion bears a dignified elegance akin to that of its past. The hand-painted plaster ceilings, decorative Roman murals and stained and beveled glass windows hark back to a time of hoop skirts, top hats and grandeur for the well-to-do.

Each of the 15 rooms has a cachet of its own; no two are remotely alike. There are black chestnut sliding doors and marble bathroom floors; cherry kitchen cabinets and finely carved mantels atop the nine fireplaces. The dining room is paneled in Honduran mahogany and gold leaf. The back courtyard has a stylish cast iron fountain.

Among others, the home has belonged to George Carrell Jenkins, a wealthy financier, philanthropist and Civil War veteran who lived there from 1880 until he died in 1930. Jenkins and his wife, who was kin to Francis Scott Key, founded Bon Secours Hospital and funded the construction of two buildings (one of them Jenkins Hall) on the campus of Loyola University Maryland. Jenkins’ country estate, in Baltimore County, became the site of Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University).

Have a news tip? Contact Mike Klingaman at jklingaman@baltsun.com and 410-332-6456.

The Jenkins House, located at 106 E. Chase Street in Historic Mount Vernon—Baltimore’s cultural heart—is a magnificent architectural landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Positioned on a prominent corner parcel encompassing three separate lots, this distinguished residence features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms. Blending timeless elegance with modern comfort, the home is adorned with nine distinctive fireplaces, more than 35 stained and leaded glass windows, and exquisite hand-painted plaster ceilings throughout. (Courtesy of Nicholas Piscatelli)

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5 Things to do in Baltimore, July 25-31

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:51 +0000

Go out for dinner, see a water ballet with a message, sample winter ales in summer or take your pick of plays: both about women, old and young, having fun.

Ongoing: Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week

Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun

Pancakes with a berry topping are a choice for breakfast at Miss Shirley's.

Treat your taste buds to the specials at Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week starting Friday. Over 60 local restaurants will be participating, including Bluestone Restaurant, Miss Shirley’s Cafe (Inner Harbor & Roland Park), Sabatino’s Italian Restaurant and more. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Visit Baltimore, and Pompeian, Inc. baltimorerestaurantweek.com

Through Aug. 3

Ongoing: ‘The Gambler’

The Gambler will be performed at Le Mondo.(Courtesy/Le Mondo)

Watch the escapades of seniors Doris and Gertie in “The Gambler” at Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. The two women escape a nursing home, play cards and gamble. “The Gambler” is part of a partnership between Exponential Festival (Brooklyn, New York) and Le Mondo. Dates and times are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission costs $20. lemondo.org

Friday-Sunday

Ongoing: ‘Dive into Banned Books: A Water Ballet of Resistance and Joy’

Fluid Movement will perform a story that exposes censorship and celebrates inclusion at “Dive Into Banned Books: A Water Ballet of Resistance and Joy” at Riverside Park Pool, along Johnson Street in Riverside Park. The story revolves around a librarian who guides a group of children through five banned books. Date and times are Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $23.18. eventbrite.com/e/riverside-park-pool-banned-books-tickets-1407530524689

Saturday and Sunday

Friday: Christmas in July

Christmas in July at Max's Taphouse (Courtesy)

Let Max’s Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway, put a little holiday cheer in your summer at Christmas in July. Sample from the Bruery’s 12 Days of Christmas collection, like 2 Turtle Doves (Dark Strong Ale). Admission is free. facebook.com/events/489575537491291

Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday: ‘Girls Night: The Musical’

Girls Night: The Musical comes to Baltimore

Tag along with five friends and their night of fun at “Girls Night: The Musical” at M&T Bank Exchange, 401 W. Fayette St. Sing and dance to pop songs like “It’s Raining Men,” “Man, I Feel Like A Woman,” and “I Will Survive.” Date and times are Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start $39. baltimore.broadway.com/shows/girls-night-the-musical

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Straehle Invitational Swim Meet | PHOTOS

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:20:42 +0000

Local swimmers compete in the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday, July 23.

St. Andrew's Swim Club's Caroline Powers reaches for the wall as she finishes the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Watermont's Lily Pullo reacts to winning the girls 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Waugh Chapel Swim Club's Nathan Colin competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Summer Hill's Anna Harberts competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Meadowbrook's Jack Zohorsky competes in the boys 9-10 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Maple Lawn Swim Club's Merick Zimmermann competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Westminster Swim Team's Brendan Moran competes in the boys 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Hammond Park swimmer Logan Claiborne gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Padonia's Calvin Offutt lines up for the boys 9-10 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Andover's Gink Grey, left, and Waugh Chapel's Thomas Nevitt compete in the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Padonia's Caiden Trainor, left, reacts to beating the competition in the boys 13-14 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Nottingham Swim Club's Aidan Spencer competes in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

South Carroll Swim Club's Charles Bird competes against other swimmers in the boys 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Waverly Woods swimmer Ella Wingate ompetes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Swan Lake's Lila Lee competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Freedom Swim Club's Addison Powers dives in as she competes in the girls 15 and over 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

West Howard's Emmie Rhee competes in the girls 13-14 50 meter butterfly event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Springlake Swim Club's Ian Murray lines up with other competitors in the boys 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Dulaney Swim Club's Ella Navari dives into the water as she competes in the girls 15 and over 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Meadowbrook swimmer Henry Zohorsky gets ready for the start of the boys 8 and under 25 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Dulaney Swim Club's Mackie Goodson competes in the girls 8 and under 25 meter breaststroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Rollingwood's Mimi DeOliveira competes in the girls 13-14 100 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Springlake Swim Club's Ruby Stanley competes in the girls 11-12 50 meter freestyle event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Swimmers, from top, Crofton Aquatics' Braiden Severin, Wynnewood's Caleb VonWachter and Baltimore JCC's Hiro Fukui, compete in the boys 15 and over 50 meter backstroke event during the Straehle Invitational Meet at Andover Swim Club on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

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