Last week, we shared news about Live Baltimore’s new executive director, 2024 Baltimore roundups including the year’s business and development news, Johns Waters voicing a fortune-telling pigeon, and more.Revisit the stories here:Most Popular:The Downtown Baltimore skyline as seen from Federal Hill on Sept. 22, 2024. Photo by Ed Gunts.“Urban Landscape: Baltimore saw construction activity in nearly every part of the city in 2024“: Here are some of the projects and themes that sparked interest in Baltimore’s urban landscape in 2024.Meghan McCorkell begins her tenure as Live Baltimore’s executive director in February 2025.“Live Baltimore appoints Meghan McCorkell as new executive director“: Live Baltimore appointed Meghan McCorkell as its next executive director, the organization’s board announced. Her tenure in this role will begin on Feb. 10.A character named Mr. Blizz sits over the entrance to Nordstrom’s flagship department store at 225 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Nordstrom’s “Blizz on 57th Street” campaign features a variety of characters voiced by Baltimore filmmaker John Waters and “The Nanny” actor Fran Drescher. Photo credit: Jack Koto.“In New York City, John Waters takes on a new role: fortune teller“: After making a name for himself as a writer, filmmaker, actor, visual artist, fashion model and camp counselor, John Waters has taken on a new role: Fortune teller.Cece’s Roland Park was one of several big restaurant openings in Baltimore this year. Photo courtesy of Cece’s Roland Park.“Biggest Bites: A Look Back at the 2024 Food Scene“: Baltimore’s restaurant world had a lot to love about 2024 – and even more to look forward to in 2025.Brie Larson (right) stars in the Apple TV+ miniseries “Lessons in Chemistry,” adapted from Bonnie Garmus’ 2022 novel of the same name. Larson appears here alongside Lewis Pullman. Photo courtesy IMDb.“Baltimore County readers borrowed these books most in 2024“: Memoirs about royalty – both the monarchic and musical varieties – and books with screen adaptations were among the items that Baltimore County Public Library patrons borrowed most in 2024.Editor’s Picks:Photo via U-Haul.“Maryland not popular for relocation, according to U-Haul“: According to data collected by U-Haul, not many people who are relocating are choosing to settle in Maryland, with the state ranking 42nd out of 50.A light shines through a house-shaped winter decoration. Photo by Marcus Dieterle.“Home for the Holidays“: Baltimore Fishbowl managing editor Marcus Dieterle shares the experience of him and his fiancé becoming first-time Baltimore homeowners this summer, and what they learned after two years of looking.“Dogwood Delight” was inspired by the corner’s history of floral shops. Photo from WNADA Pavement Art Voting page.“Making intersections safe and beautiful — with your input“: Community input is encouraged on the designs for the Transit Access and Pedestrian Safety Improvement project at two intersections.A crew with Maryland DNR’s Conservation Jobs Corps working with Baltimore City and volunteers to plant trees at Gwynn Falls Park. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo.“Gwynns Falls set to become a state park“: Gwynns Falls is poised to become Baltimore City’s first state park, thanks to a partnership between Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Mayor Brandon Scott, and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks.An “I Voted” sticker sits on top of rainbow-patterned fabric. Photo by Marcus Dieterle.“LGBTQ+ Marylanders are building lives together. Many fear the second Trump presidency could threaten it all.“: LGBTQ+ Marylanders are readying legal documents in anticipation of potential restrictions under President-elect Donald Trump.