Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

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

5

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

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.

www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...

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.

www.thebanner.com

2 6 10

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

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...

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.

www.thebanner.com

1 5 14

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 1d

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?

w/ @emilyopilo.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/economy/supe...

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.

www.thebanner.com

6 5

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Dylan Segelbaum @dylansegelbaum.bsky.social · 6d

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

The housing hustle igniting a foreclosure crisis in Baltimore

The foreclosures could send neighborhoods spiraling and make Baltimore America’s next great housing crisis.

www.thebanner.com

1 3 3

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 8d

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.
www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...

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.

www.thebanner.com

2 3

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 10d

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.

www.thebanner.com/culture/musi...

After on-stage collapse, Lola Young won’t play All Things Go

The ‘Messy’ singer had been scheduled to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

www.thebanner.com

1

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Ginny Bixby @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social · 13d

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-...

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.

www.thebanner.com

2 3

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Julie Bykowicz @bykowicz.bsky.social · 13d

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

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 13d

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.
www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

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.

www.thebanner.com

2 2

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 13d

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.
www.thebanner.com/economy/all-...

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.

www.thebanner.com

3

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 17d

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

www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

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.

www.thebanner.com

3 2 7

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 19d

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:

www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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...

www.thebanner.com

3 2

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 19d

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
www.thebanner.com/economy/real...

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.

www.thebanner.com

1 2

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 20d

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

w/ @leeosanderlin.bsky.social
www.thebanner.com/economy/jimm...

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.

www.thebanner.com

5 3

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 22d

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...

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.

www.thebanner.com

1 4 26

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

Story:
www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

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.

www.thebanner.com

3 2 30

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 21

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:
www.thebanner.com/economy/wes-...

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...

www.thebanner.com

1 1 2

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.”
@pwoodreporter.bsky.social
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

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...

www.thebanner.com

5 11

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Julie Bykowicz @bykowicz.bsky.social · Aug 21

Outstanding read by @hayesgardner.bsky.social on the business decisions behind shuttering a beloved Maryland amusement park. 🎢📉

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Aug 21

Six Flags America closing: What happens to 5 miles of coaster, 500 acres of land?

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.

buff.ly

1 1

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.
www.thebanner.com/economy/six-...

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.

www.thebanner.com

9 17

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.
www.thebanner.com/economy/unde...

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.

www.thebanner.com

3

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · Aug 19

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

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.

buff.ly

3 10

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

5 21

Hayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

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.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

2 3

Reposted by Hayes Gardner

Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

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.

www.thebaltimorebanner.com

2 4 13