Summer break will soon arrive, along with a new school district superintendent and lots of seasonal celebrations. Here’s what to keep in mind this month in Baltimore.
School’s Out for Summer
Despite the snowstorms and school closings this winter, Maryland schools will not be extending their school year into late June. Public schools in Caroll and Harford counties are out the earliest (June 12), with Baltimore and Howard following (June 16).
AFRAM Festival 50th Anniversary
One of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast returns Juneteenth weekend (June 19-21) in Druid Hill Park, with children’s activities, mask making and more.
New Pizzeria
A Baltimore couple is set to open a new pizzeria in Federal Hill this month. Viale Pizza will operate out of the former Paulie Gee’s storefront as its permanent home.
Home Cooking Challenge
Explore historic ships, STEM activities and more at the Sail250 Maryland & Airshow in the Inner Harbor, and don’t miss entering the home cook edition of its crab soup cook-off and apple pie bake-off (June 28).
Superintendent Rogers Retires
Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers is retiring effective July 1 after three years with Baltimore County Public Schools to spend more time with her family.
