The latest from Hayes Gardner
Iconic Pimlico stall is too termite-damaged to be fully preserved, state says
As Maryland rebuilds Pimlico, demolition is underway, including the historic Stall 40, once home to Derby champions.
It’s official: Frederick Keys are an Orioles affiliate again
The road to Camden Yards, once again, passes through Frederick.
Bit by bit, what’s left of the Key Bridge is coming down
Sixteen months after the bridge’s main span was knocked down by a massive container ship, killing six construction workers, demolition of the remaining structures has begun.
The Aberdeen-IronBirds baseball breakup comes to a head this week
The Aberdeen IronBirds, in a long feud with the city, appear likely to move to Frederick, a deal apparently set to be announced this week.
McLaren revs up in Baltimore with new Tradepoint Atlantic facility
McLaren’s “high-performance luxury supercars” are manufactured in England, but workers in Dundalk will soon apply finishing touches at a McLaren-specific facility at Tradepoint Atlantic.
Pimlico demolition set to begin Thursday, kicking off ambitious rebuild timeline
The Preakness Stakes will be held next year at Laurel Park and is “expected to return” to Pimlico in 2027, according to the news release.
Why is underground Baltimore burning? City Council hearing yields no answer.
City leaders hope third-party investigator can figure out why Baltimore’s manholes keep exploding.
Months after unveiling new headquarters in Baltimore, T. Rowe Price is laying off employees
For the third time in three years, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price is laying off employees. The firm has not specified how many jobs will be cut.
Baltimore’s 19th-century underground pipes are literally bursting into flames
The 19th-century pipes underground in Baltimore City are bursting into flames, and the city and BGE are pointing fingers instead of finding a solution.
New tax on gold and silver poses existential threat to Maryland bullion shops
As Annapolis faced a budget deficit, officials opted to tax gold and silver purchases. Bullion store owners say that decision could prompt stores to close down.
Monthslong demolition of Key Bridge remnants to begin July 7
The remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will finally be demolished beginning in July.
Killing AC on idle days at Camden Yards can mean payday for state, relief for energy grid
The region’s grid saw its highest peak demand since 2011. Paying big Maryland users to power down is one way to relieve that strain.
Saval Foods acquires Pastore’s in local food service shakeup
The two distributors combined have about 220 years of experience in the Baltimore area.
CIAA basketball tournaments to remain in Baltimore through 2029
Under Armour will continue as a sponsor.
America is about to toss the penny. Dedicated coin collectors will never doubt its value.
Meet Fred and Ken, some of the Baltimore area’s most dedicated penny collectors. They see value in the coin, even though the U.S. Treasury recently announced it will soon stop minting them.
Hours before Key Bridge collapse, Dali crew discussed flagging in-port blackouts
An NTSB transcript sheds light on the Dali container ship’s in-port blackouts hours before the Key Bridge collapse. Some experts say there is evidence that an important safety step was skipped before the Dali departed Baltimore.
New transcript reveals frantic scene aboard Dali before Key Bridge collapse
A newly released transcript details, first, unremarkable conversation, and, later, the frenzied moments before and after the Dali knocked over the Key Bridge.
The northern lights could be visible Sunday night from Maryland
There is about a 50% chance that Marylanders could see the aurora borealis Sunday. That would mark the third sighting in just over a year.
Baltimore home for D.C. United minor league club would cost $200M, but funding source is TBD
The stadium authority published a report Friday considering Carroll Park Golf Course and a Baltimore Peninsula site as potential homes for a 7,500-seat soccer stadium.
Top lawmakers, longshoremen and Morton Salt press Moore to keep Locust Point pier open
Shipping plans are made months in advance and without assurances that the Locust Point pier will be open for business in 2026. Companies may soon opt to route their deliveries elsewhere.