As the battle over the Preakness’ future at Pimlico Race Course heads to Annapolis, some 50 people gathered in Park Heights Friday morning to rally for the race to stay in Baltimore. The group, organized by the New Park Heights Community Development Corp., Park Heights Renaissance and Neighborhoods United, planned to travel to Annapolis to ask state legislators to keep the Preakness in their community. “It’s a fight for our children, a fight for our lives,” said George Mitchell, president of…
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Johns Hopkins Health System remains the largest health care system in Greater Baltimore by revenue. The health system reported $8.2 billion revenue in 2018, with 23,470 employees in the Baltimore area. Marriottsville-based Bon Secours Mercy Health System ranks right behind Johns Hopkins with $8.1 billion revenue in 2018. Last year, Bon Secours Health System merged with Cincinnati-based Mercy Health, creating one of the largest health systems in the United States. Earlier this month, LifeBridge…
Howard County elected officials may have to raise taxes or introduce new ones in order for the county to deal with rising costs and pay off its debt obligations. A new report by the county’s Spending Affordability Advisory Committee expressed concerns about the “significant and growing gap” between revenue and spending requests. The deficit will reach $108 million in fiscal year 2020 and will likely grow to about $275 million by fiscal year 2025 unless officials take corrective action. The committee,…
It now appears likely that the iconic First Amendment tablet affixed to the facade of the Newseum in Washington, D.C. will be coming down — and accompanying its owner wherever it goes. The burning question in the minds of many when Johns Hopkins University announced plans last month to buy 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW was whether the university would look to keep the 74-foot-tall, 50-ton marble tablet attached to the building. That’s especially given that one of its major benefactors is none other…
Good morning and happy snowy Friday. Sorry kids, the overnight snow won’t give you another day off from school. But most school systems are operating under a two-hour delay. Be careful driving because roads might be slick. Here’s the complete rundown of school delays on WBAL. Here’s what else you need to know to start your day. The Orioles announced a new lineup for broadcasts following the retirement of the popular Joe Angel. Jim Hunter will remain the primary play-by-play voice on Orioles radio.…
I love that you can find out anything with a quick search. But I hate that the world seems to be looking down more than up these days.
Patients’ expectations of hospital care have changed in the past 60 years, while much of the state’s hospital infrastructure has not.
