Last week, we shared news about BOPA parting ways with its now-former CEO; Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center celebrating the major expansion of their behavioral health unit; and community members remembering the late Judith Jamison’s impact on dance.Revisit the stories here:“Hot House: This cottage carries Poplar Hill’s charm over the Baltimore County line“: Do you want the allure of a North Roland Park/Poplar Hill zip code, but the appeal of Baltimore County property taxes? This charming cedar shake shingle cottage ticks that big box!The Institute of Notre Dame complex on Aisquith Street in Baltimore City was one of 10 projects awarded funds this year through Maryland’s Historic Revitalization Tax Credit program. Photo courtesy Maryland Historical Trust. “Maryland awards revitalization tax credits to 10 historic buildings“: Ten Maryland historic buildings will be revitalized with millions of dollars worth of investment, including five in Baltimore City.Screenshot“BOPA board ‘parts ways’ with CEO Rachel Graham; appoints Robyn Murphy as new interim chair and CEO at special meeting“: The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) board of directors has parted ways with now-former CEO Rachel Graham and appointed Robyn Murphy as the new interim chair and CEO.Photo via City of Refuge Facebook page.“City of Refuge offers free bus service to residents in South Baltimore“: A new nonprofit-run bus service offers free transportation to essential services in South Baltimore, like a food bank, pharmacy, medical center, and grocery store.John Waters. Photo by Greg Gorman.“College credit for watching John Waters movies? There’s a class next spring, and a book in the works. He’s also getting a prestigious award this week.“: A college course, a literary tribute, and an award are all on the horizon for Baltimore filmmaker John Waters.Editor’s Picks:Student Kyle Ordakowski at Lynn August’s show-and-tell Credit: Jennifer Bishop“In Baltimore, an accordion is a treat for some of the senses“: Master accordionist Lynn August, 76 and blind since early childhood, explained the instrument to students at the Maryland School for the Blind.Judith Jamison; “Cry”; Photo by Max Waldman, 1976; Photo from Rob Corder, Flickr.“Community remembers the late Judith Jamison’s rippling impact on dancers in and around Baltimore“: Judith Jamison, a former director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away Nov. 9, 2024. Community members remember her impact on dancers in and around Baltimore.Photo from Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Facebook page.“Chesapeake Bay is closer to National Park System designation“: A bill making many of the parks, lands, and tidal waters along the Chesapeake Bay part of the National Park System has taken a huge step forward.Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (center right) stands with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center leaders and staff at a celebration of the grand opening of the hospital’s newly expanded Behavioral Health Unit. The unit is slated to open its doors to patients Dec. 2. Photo courtesy Howard County Government.“Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center celebrates new expansion of behavioral health unit“: A major expansion of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit aims to address the county’s rising demand for mental health services.Image via Baltimore Center Stage’s Facebook page.“Baltimore Center Stage to launch new arts education and civic engagement initiatives“: Baltimore Center Stage is launching new arts education and civic engagement initiatives, bringing together community members across Baltimore and Maryland to create art, enact change, and collaborate.