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This marks the first time Oriole Park will host a non-baseball sporting event or practice, per Orioles historian Bill Stetka.

The L.A. Rams will practice at Oriole Park before NFL game in London Rather than flying back to the West Coast after their game in Baltimore, the Rams will stick around, practicing at Oriole Park, before a trip across the pond.

The L.A. Rams play in Baltimore against the Ravens on Sunday and then in London, England the following week. Rather than return to the West Coast, they'll remain in Baltimore — practicing at Oriole Park.

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McCormick spice company has a $140 million tariff problem McCormick & Company, a spice giant based in Hunt Valley, said in an earnings call Tuesday that it anticipates $140 million in annual costs associated with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

McCormick executives meet weekly to discuss Trump's tariffs, which are expected to cost the spice company about $140 million annually. www.thebanner.com/economy/mcco...

The Superblock blaze followed a generation of development failure. Now what? An ambitious plan to redevelop what’s called the Superblock, an area of downtown Baltimore, has been stuck in the mud for a quarter century. Much of the area was razed after a fire last month.

They tried the ritzy out-of-town developers. They tried local ones. They even tried breaking up the quagmire that is the "Superblock" into bite-size parcels.

All failed. Then, it burned.

What's next for the stagnant development?

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The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore The foreclosures could send neighborhoods spiraling and make Baltimore America’s next great housing crisis.

By @halliemiller.bsky.social, Jack Bologna and @sahanajayaraman.bsky.social: The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

NTSB schedules Key Bridge hearing for November During the hourslong meeting, federal officials will discuss probable cause and safety recommendations regarding the 2024 disaster that decimated the bridge and killed six construction workers.

The National Transportation Safety Board will share comprehensive findings regarding the Key Bridge collapse on Nov. 18. During the meeting, federal investigators will discuss probable cause and issue safety recommendations.
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After on-stage collapse, Lola Young won’t play All Things Go The ‘Messy’ singer had been scheduled to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Lola Young, who became a viral sensation with her chart-topper “Messy,” fainted during a performance last night. She's "okay," but won't play her scheduled set at All Things Go in Columbia today.

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As music festivals worldwide struggle, All Things Go keeps getting bigger This year, All Things Go, the independent festival named for lyrics to a Sufjan Stevens song, will host acts like Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Doechii and Kesha.

Feels very meta when the place where I work puts out an incredible well-reported deep dive into my favorite music festival -- shoutout to my colleagues Wesley Case and @hayesgardner.bsky.social. Can't wait for round 4 for me this weekend! 🎶 www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

Great @thebaltimorebanner.com story on the business of music festivals

As music festivals worldwide struggle, All Things Go keeps getting bigger This year, All Things Go, the independent festival named for lyrics to a Sufjan Stevens song, will host acts like Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Doechii and Kesha.

NEW | This year alone, 100 music festivals worldwide have folded — even more than 2024, which NPR dubbed "the year the music festival died."

But nobody seems to have told All Things Go, which is rapidly expanding.
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Orioles to create new social patio at Camden Yards, 2 club level bars The Orioles say the space under the scoreboard will hold up to 300 fans and the patio will be covered from the sun.

Orioles to create new social patio at Camden Yards, 2 club level bars

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Trump administration questions Key Bridge cost, minority contracting President Donald Trump’s administration is questioning the cost of replacing Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and criticizing Maryland laws that require some of the work be contracted ou...

In addition to questioning the cost of a rebuilt Francis Scott Key Bridge, Donald Trump’s administration has a new target: Maryland laws requiring minority-owned businesses complete a chunk of the work.

The latest from me and @hayesgardner.bsky.social:

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Moore admin’s delayed report has Locust Point pier in limbo The Locust Point pier needs millions of dollars worth of repairs, and the lease that Canton Stevedoring has held since 2011 is set to expire at the end of the year.

Let's take a trip down to the Port of Baltimore, where a delayed safety inspection into a state-owned shipping pier has left 400,000 tons of salt in limbo.

Could a booming, privately-owned terminal gobble up that salt?

w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social
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Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘not enough’ for local media giant Sinclair Baltimore County-based Sinclair Broadcast Group wants suspended ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to donate to Charlie Kirk’s family and conservative group.

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is "not enough" for local media giant Sinclair.

w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social
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Steph Curry sees ‘talent and potential’ in cities like Baltimore NBA star Stephen Curry and pro golfer Jordan Spieth visited Carver Vocational-Technical High School Monday to unveil a new weight room.

Steph Curry visited a Baltimore high school today for an Under Armour event. “There’s so much talent and potential” in cities like Baltimore, he said. www.thebanner.com/economy/step...

Orioles, rookie catcher Samuel Basallo agree to eight-year extension This is the first long-term deal for a homegrown star during the Mike Elias era.

Samuel Basallo and the Orioles are finalizing an eight-year contract extension, the first of its kind from GM Mike Elias.

Story:
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At Pimlico’s demolition, Moore stakes Baltimore’s claim on Triple Crown Maryland has earmarked $500 million for horse racing infrastructure, a rare public investment into the industry. As crews work to demolish and rebuild Pimlico by the 2027 Preakness, the countdown is o...

Gov. Wes Moore asserted that the Preakness would become the “Triple Crown’s crown jewel” — an ambitious claim, given the popularity of the Kentucky Derby, not to mention the Belmont Stakes.

On a celebratory demolition day at Pimlico:
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Moore to Trump: Come visit Baltimore “Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday, before extending an official invitation for the president to visit...

During an event at Pimlico this morning, Gov. Wes Moore turned his attention to President Donald Trump, who has recently criticized Baltimore.

“If you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth.”
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Outstanding read by @hayesgardner.bsky.social on the business decisions behind shuttering a beloved Maryland amusement park. 🎢📉

Six Flags America closing: What happens to 5 miles of coaster? Six Flags America in Bowie, home to Wild One and eight other coasters, was stamped a “noncore” property this year by its parent company, which is selling the 523-acre tract.

NEW | The country’s oldest operating roller coaster once weathered a fire and a relocation to Maryland. It might not, however, survive a corporate merger.

After millions of visitors, but years of neglect, Six Flags America is closing.
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Under Armour's old headquarters tentatively has new buyer Tide Point, formerly Under Armour’s headquarters, has sat mostly vacant since the company relocated to Baltimore Peninsula last year.

Under Armour’s old Tide Point headquarters, now a ghost town, tentatively has buyer.

Plus, a Locust Point warehouse slated for rowhomes is expected to become a Jesuit high school.
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Shipping channel reopens after ship explosion near Key Bridge site in Baltimore The Fort McHenry Federal Channel in Baltimore reopened after a Monday evening explosion aboard a cargo ship near the site of the Key Bridge.

Baltimore shipping channel reopens after cargo ship explosion near Key Bridge site

Steel pieces integral to Key Bridge rebuild arrive in Baltimore Beginning in September, engineers will test long, cylindrical columns that will ultimately form the new Key Bridge’s base.

Huge steel pieces integral to the Key Bridge rebuild have arrived in Baltimore. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...

Cargo ship sends mayday after explosion near Key Bridge, no injuries reported A cargo ship near the site of the Key Bridge caught on fire and sent out a mayday call.

A coal ship departed Curtis Bay bound for a small island country in the Indian Ocean, but quickly issued a mayday after an explosion on board near the Key Bridge site. No injuries were reported.

Afterward, four tugboats escorted the ship to an anchorage. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...

Orioles, state have yet to begin negotiations on development around Camden Yards The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland sides are mandated to meet if they do not rekindle talks before Dec. 31.

From @pwoodreporter.bsky.social and me: Orioles, state have yet to begin negotiations on development around Camden Yards

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Mark Fetting, former CEO of Legg Mason, has died at 70 Mark Fetting, who passionately supported his three children, adored Stephen Sondheim’s music, died Saturday morning after a heart attack. He was 70-years-old.

Mark Fetting was the CEO of Legg Mason from 2008 to 2012, but he also championed Baltimore, adored Stephen Sondheim's music and passionately supported his three children.

He died Saturday after a heart attack. He was 70 years old.
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Dali owners suing ship manufacturer for Baltimore’s Key Bridge crash The owners of the Dali, the ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, are suing the builders of the vessel for defective design.

Dali owners suing ship manufacturer for Baltimore’s Key Bridge crash

Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize? Federal cuts and a local push to get more money for Baltimore are squeezing the city’s most powerful entity.

Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize?

Iconic Pimlico stall is too termite-damaged to be fully preserved As Maryland rebuilds Pimlico, demolition is underway, including the historic Stall 40, once home to Derby champions.

Pimlico's demolition has begun and even Stall 40, the most revered of the barns, won't be fully preserved. It's too termite damaged to be saved, state says. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/piml...

It’s official: Frederick Keys are an Orioles affiliate again The road to Camden Yards, once again, passes through Frederick.

The road to Camden Yards, once again, passes through Frederick.

The Orioles’ High-A affiliate, currently in Aberdeen, will relocate to Frederick next spring — five years after MLB's minor league contraction left the city in the lurch. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/fred...