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Historic gas lamps of Baltimore

Historic gas lamps of Baltimore

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In 1816, Baltimore became the first city in the United States to install gas street lamps, which allowed Baltimoreans to go about their business past nightfall. In 2016, Light City Baltimore is celebrating Baltimore’s legacy of light with installations and activities throughout the city. We’re opening the Sun’s archives to take a look back at the gas lamps of history — the last were lit in 1957.

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‘Drink With Your Dog’ at Admiral’s Cup, Easter Sunday

‘Drink With Your Dog’ at Admiral’s Cup, Easter Sunday

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Each Sunday in March, the Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point is hosting “Drink With Your Dog” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, which includes a complimentary portrait of you and your pet, according to general manager Darin Mislan.

Mislan’s brother, Scott Mislan, is taking the photographs. Scott was featured last year in our Baltimore Street Photographer series.

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“Drink With Your Dog” at Admiral’s Cup, March 20

“Drink With Your Dog” at Admiral’s Cup, March 20

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Each Sunday in March, the Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point is hosting “Drink With Your Dog” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, which includes a complimentary portrait of you and your pet, according to general manager Darin Mislan.

Mislan’s brother, Scott Mislan, is taking the photographs. Scott was featured last year in our Baltimore Street Photographer series.

See photos from the first event | More information about the event

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D.C. Metro shuts down for 29 hours with less than a day’s notice

D.C. Metro shuts down for 29 hours with less than a day’s notice

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Metrorail has shut down service Wednesday, March 16, with less than a day’s notice for emergency inspections of the system’s third-rail power cables.

Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld made the decision to shut down for 29 hours following a recent fire. The precautionary measures aim to prevent incidents like last year’s fatal fire.

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“Drink With Your Dog” at Admiral’s Cup

“Drink With Your Dog” at Admiral’s Cup

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Each Sunday in March, the Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point is hosting “Drink With Your Dog” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, which includes a complimentary portrait of you and your pet, according to general manager Darin Mislan.

Mislan’s brother, Scott Mislan, is taking the photographs. Scott was featured last year in our Baltimore Street Photographer series.

See the all photos from the first event | More information about the event

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