Ndatte Gueye, 12, a student at Green Street Academy, adds composite material to stabilize a stent on a re-implanted natural tooth, one of the dental procedures that middle school students practice in a lab under the supervision of students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Planet Smilez Dentistry Camp is a weeklong program to teach dental hygiene and introduce students to the dental profession. It is part of the University of Maryland Baltimore CURE Scholars Program, designed to create a pipeline to careers in health care, science and research for students at partner West Baltimore city schools.

Ndatte Gueye, 12, a student at Green Street Academy, adds composite material to stabilize a stent on a re-implanted natural tooth, one of the dental procedures that middle school students practice in a lab under the supervision of students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Planet Smilez Dentistry Camp is a weeklong program to teach dental hygiene and introduce students to the dental profession. It is part of the University of Maryland Baltimore CURE Scholars Program, designed to create a pipeline to careers in health care, science and research for students at partner West Baltimore city schools. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

Picturing Maryland: A photo every day in 2022 part 3

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Planet Smilez Camp

Ndatte Gueye, 12, a student at Green Street Academy, adds composite material to stabilize a stent on a re-implanted natural tooth, one of the dental procedures that middle school students practice in a lab under the supervision of students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Planet Smilez Dentistry Camp is a weeklong program to teach dental hygiene and introduce students to the dental profession. It is part of the University of Maryland Baltimore CURE Scholars Program, designed to create a pipeline to careers in health care, science and research for students at partner West Baltimore city schools.

Ndatte Gueye, 12, a student at Green Street Academy, adds composite material to stabilize a stent on a re-implanted natural tooth, one of the dental procedures that middle school students practice in a lab under the supervision of students at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Planet Smilez Dentistry Camp is a weeklong program to teach dental hygiene and introduce students to the dental profession. It is part of the University of Maryland Baltimore CURE Scholars Program, designed to create a pipeline to careers in health care, science and research for students at partner West Baltimore city schools. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Snowballs

Julia Wilson, 6, Bennett Rosier, 6, and Henry Wilson, 4, enjoy free snowballs on Locust Lane in Westminster, part of the City of Westminster Department of Recreation and Parks celebration of Park and Recreation Month in July.

Julia Wilson, 6, Bennett Rosier, 6, and Henry Wilson, 4, enjoy free snowballs on Locust Lane in Westminster, part of the City of Westminster Department of Recreation and Parks celebration of Park and Recreation Month in July. (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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First day of 2022 training camp

Ravens' fan Vincent Beach, 10, center, of Owing Mills, takes a selfie with tight end Mark Andrews, right, as Zachary Brown, 11, of Highland, moves in for his picture on first day of 2022 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

Ravens' fan Vincent Beach, 10, center, of Owing Mills, takes a selfie with tight end Mark Andrews, right, as Zachary Brown, 11, of Highland, moves in for his picture on first day of 2022 training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Vision To Learn

Brandi Stephens an optician, holds a mirror so Aaron Miller, 6, of Woodlawn can try on frames for his new glasses. The mobile van made it's first stop at the Baltimore County Public Library Woodlawn branch. The county library system is partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of the Baltimore County library branches through August. The children come into the van by appointment only and the children receive free eye exams and if needed, new glasses of their choice.

Brandi Stephens an optician, holds a mirror so Aaron Miller, 6, of Woodlawn can try on frames for his new glasses. The mobile van made it's first stop at the Baltimore County Public Library Woodlawn branch. The county library system is partnering with the nonprofit Vision To Learn, which will visit 12 of the Baltimore County library branches through August. The children come into the van by appointment only and the children receive free eye exams and if needed, new glasses of their choice. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

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D&D Pony Rides visits Binky & Friends at Excel Academy daycare center

Overcoming his fear of horses, Amir Hall-Davis, three years old, waves at his mother Nichkole Johnson while riding Little Misty, a paint Shetland Pony, led by Mikayla Barnhouse, 15 during a visit by D & D Pony Rides at Binky & Friends at Excel Academy daycare center.

Overcoming his fear of horses, Amir Hall-Davis, three years old, waves at his mother Nichkole Johnson while riding Little Misty, a paint Shetland Pony, led by Mikayla Barnhouse, 15 during a visit by D & D Pony Rides at Binky & Friends at Excel Academy daycare center. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun)

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William Donald Schaefer play

John Covaleskie, right, playing William Donald Schaefer, with Anthony Case, left, and Joan D’Adamo, center, perform in the musical, “Do It Now!” at Fells Point Corner Theater. Presented by the Baltimore Playwrights Festival, the musical has one more performance on July 31.

John Covaleskie, right, playing William Donald Schaefer, with Anthony Case, left, and Joan D’Adamo, center, perform in the musical, “Do It Now!” at Fells Point Corner Theater. Presented by the Baltimore Playwrights Festival, the musical has one more performance on July 31. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Recstravaganza at Druid Hill Park

Mikai Jackson, 9, waves to friends as he swings down from the rock wall at "Recstravaganza," a day of fun for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks summer campers. The event was held today at Druid Hill Park.

Mikai Jackson, 9, waves to friends as he swings down from the rock wall at "Recstravaganza," a day of fun for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks summer campers. The event was held today at Druid Hill Park. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Kids cool off in a sidewalk pool

Left to right: Blessing Tucker, 1; Amaya Gordon, 6; Zori McKinnon, 2 and Kahmeel Gordon, 3, cool off on a water mat and a sidewalk pool in the Berea neighborhood of East Baltimore this afternoon.

Left to right: Blessing Tucker, 1; Amaya Gordon, 6; Zori McKinnon, 2 and Kahmeel Gordon, 3, cool off on a water mat and a sidewalk pool in the Berea neighborhood of East Baltimore this afternoon. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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For all to see

Instructor, Jen Grieb and her daughter Sammie, 4, look through their "binoculars." Children explored their sense of sight and painting with items found in nature at Tinkergarten at Wildwood Park in Mt. Airy, Wednesday July 20, 2022. Tinkergarten is a national program for children from 18 months to 8 years old. With nature as the classroom, this program is designed to get kids outdoors, exploring and learning through thoughtfully designed play.

Instructor, Jen Grieb and her daughter Sammie, 4, look through their "binoculars." Children explored their sense of sight and painting with items found in nature at Tinkergarten at Wildwood Park in Mt. Airy, Wednesday July 20, 2022. Tinkergarten is a national program for children from 18 months to 8 years old. With nature as the classroom, this program is designed to get kids outdoors, exploring and learning through thoughtfully designed play. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Carroll County Times)

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What a ride!

Carnival-goers ride the the Orient Express, a roller coaster, on the opening night of the Reese fire company carnival.

Carnival-goers ride the the Orient Express, a roller coaster, on the opening night of the Reese fire company carnival. (Dylan Slagle / Carroll County Times)

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Pantry on the Go

From left, Jose Idrovo, Gabriel Encino, Javol Pesantez and Steven Chaco, who all work near M&T Bank Stadium, collect boxes of fresh produce and groceries at a Pantry on the Go event organized by the Maryland Food Bank in partnership with Carefirst, Zeta Sigma and the Baltimore Ravens. About 40 volunteers from these organizations were on hand to help load approximately 12,000 pounds of food, boxed for distribution, into vehicles for neighbors in need. A recent report by Maryland Food Bank found that the number of Marylanders in need of food assistance through their network rose by 30% between March and May of this year.

From left, Jose Idrovo, Gabriel Encino, Javol Pesantez and Steven Chaco, who all work near M&T Bank Stadium, collect boxes of fresh produce and groceries at a Pantry on the Go event organized by the Maryland Food Bank in partnership with Carefirst, Zeta Sigma and the Baltimore Ravens. About 40 volunteers from these organizations were on hand to help load approximately 12,000 pounds of food, boxed for distribution, into vehicles for neighbors in need. A recent report by Maryland Food Bank found that the number of Marylanders in need of food assistance through their network rose by 30% between March and May of this year. (Amy Davis)

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SoHa Street Market

Michael Faherty, 3 1/2, of Lauraville catches bubbles as Junie Jones, 4, of Windsor Mill, gets hula hoop tips from his guardian, Lori Nauden, at the SoHa Street Market in the 4700-4800 blocks of Harford Road in Lauraville. Baltimore Hoop Live provided hoops, bubbles and Beatbox rhythms from performers Max Bent and Spilly.

Michael Faherty, 3 1/2, of Lauraville catches bubbles as Junie Jones, 4, of Windsor Mill, gets hula hoop tips from his guardian, Lori Nauden, at the SoHa Street Market in the 4700-4800 blocks of Harford Road in Lauraville. Baltimore Hoop Live provided hoops, bubbles and Beatbox rhythms from performers Max Bent and Spilly. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Fridays at the Firehouse

Faith Bradford, 5, of Baltimore enjoys a morning of playing in the water at the Fridays at the Firehouse hosted by the The Baltimore City Fire Department every Friday beginning July 15 until Friday, August 26 at Engine 27 on Mannasota Ave.

Faith Bradford, 5, of Baltimore enjoys a morning of playing in the water at the Fridays at the Firehouse hosted by the The Baltimore City Fire Department every Friday beginning July 15 until Friday, August 26 at Engine 27 on Mannasota Ave. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Community Rowing at Middle Branch Park.

High school students in the Reach High Baltimore program try out two new four-seat rowing shells purchased with a $40,000 grant from PNC Bank. The new boats provide high-level training and racing opportunities for student-athletes in the Baltimore City Public School system and South Baltimore who train with Baltimore Community Rowing at Middle Branch Park.

High school students in the Reach High Baltimore program try out two new four-seat rowing shells purchased with a $40,000 grant from PNC Bank. The new boats provide high-level training and racing opportunities for student-athletes in the Baltimore City Public School system and South Baltimore who train with Baltimore Community Rowing at Middle Branch Park. (Anna Connors /Special to The Sun)

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Lake Montebello Work Out Class

Jerry Young, left, works out at Lake Montebello. The workout group, run by Charles McGee, is called Tithe (Time Invested to Health Everyday) Ten Wit Me.

Jerry Young, left, works out at Lake Montebello. The workout group, run by Charles McGee, is called Tithe (Time Invested to Health Everyday) Ten Wit Me. (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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Winfield carnival

Cousins Adriane Blizzard, left, and Natalie Johnson, both 13, ride the swings on the opening night of the Winfield fire company carnival Monday, July 11, 2022.

Cousins Adriane Blizzard, left, and Natalie Johnson, both 13, ride the swings on the opening night of the Winfield fire company carnival Monday, July 11, 2022. (Dylan Slagle)

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A splash of color

Amaya Humphrey-Torres, 15, and other students in the Holistic Roots mentoring program paint a mural on the side of R. House with the answer to what peace means to them: “Everything you need is already inside you.” The mentoring program for middle and high school students continues the mindfulness and yoga programs that the Holistic Life Foundation, now in its 20th year, provides to underserved elementary school students in Baltimore.

Amaya Humphrey-Torres, 15, and other students in the Holistic Roots mentoring program paint a mural on the side of R. House with the answer to what peace means to them: “Everything you need is already inside you.” The mentoring program for middle and high school students continues the mindfulness and yoga programs that the Holistic Life Foundation, now in its 20th year, provides to underserved elementary school students in Baltimore. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Caribbean Carnival

Janal Sanders poses for a portrait at the Caribbean Carnival, held at Clifton Park in Baltimore.

Janal Sanders poses for a portrait at the Caribbean Carnival, held at Clifton Park in Baltimore. (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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Semi-truck crashes into Catonsville yard

A truck crashes into a yard at Rolling Road and Clifden in Catonsville.

A truck crashes into a yard at Rolling Road and Clifden in Catonsville. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Baltimore Sun Media)

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The Children's Guild Baltimore

Dr. Katina Webster, principal of The Children’s Guild looks on as Emoni Callaway, 13, (left) and Kamari Pinder, 12, try out computers donated to the school by DP Solutions and the Immune Deficiency Foundation.

Dr. Katina Webster, principal of The Children’s Guild looks on as Emoni Callaway, 13, (left) and Kamari Pinder, 12, try out computers donated to the school by DP Solutions and the Immune Deficiency Foundation. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Intro to sewing

Neva Darby, 10, of Manchester, works to thread the needle of her sewing machine during a Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills class at Exploration Commons in Westminster Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The class, offered through the Carroll County Public Library, covers basic sewing machine skills for children ages 10-16 using the Bernina sewing machines available at Exploration Commons.

Neva Darby, 10, of Manchester, works to thread the needle of her sewing machine during a Kids Intro to Basic Sewing Skills class at Exploration Commons in Westminster Tuesday, July 5, 2022. The class, offered through the Carroll County Public Library, covers basic sewing machine skills for children ages 10-16 using the Bernina sewing machines available at Exploration Commons. (Dylan Slagle)

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Catonsville 4th of July parade

Jeff Daniels of Hampstead added an Uncle Sam vibe as he rode his motorcycle in the Catonsville 4th of July parade on Frederick Road.

Jeff Daniels of Hampstead added an Uncle Sam vibe as he rode his motorcycle in the Catonsville 4th of July parade on Frederick Road. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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AVAM Pet Parade

Michael Lisicky of Fells Point brought his yellow lab, Murphy, wearing a Hot-Dog-On-the-Grill costume, to the American Visionary Art Museum Pet Parade, which returned for the first time since 2019. Grill Dog was one of many participants wearing Fourth of July-themed accessories.

Michael Lisicky of Fells Point brought his yellow lab, Murphy, wearing a Hot-Dog-On-the-Grill costume, to the American Visionary Art Museum Pet Parade, which returned for the first time since 2019. Grill Dog was one of many participants wearing Fourth of July-themed accessories. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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B-Side party

Officer Ron D. Cromer joins the dancers grooving to the funkadelic sounds of the band Soul Centered during the B-Side party that extends the Baltimore Farmers’ Market into a musical celebration from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on the first Sunday of every month through October.

Officer Ron D. Cromer joins the dancers grooving to the funkadelic sounds of the band Soul Centered during the B-Side party that extends the Baltimore Farmers’ Market into a musical celebration from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m on the first Sunday of every month through October. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore By Baltimore Festival

Jordan Anthony, W Baltimore, is one of several members of Bmore Than Dance demonstrating Baltimore Club Dance on stage at the Baltimore by Baltimore festival. Bmore Than Dance, Inc. is a non-profit that teaches young people how to monetize their talent. The Baltimore by Baltimore festival is held at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater the first Saturday of every month from June to November. The festival series is a partnership between performers, makers, Visit Baltimore and Downtown Partnership.

Jordan Anthony, W Baltimore, is one of several members of Bmore Than Dance demonstrating Baltimore Club Dance on stage at the Baltimore by Baltimore festival. Bmore Than Dance, Inc. is a non-profit that teaches young people how to monetize their talent. The Baltimore by Baltimore festival is held at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater the first Saturday of every month from June to November. The festival series is a partnership between performers, makers, Visit Baltimore and Downtown Partnership. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Battle of the bots

D'Angelo Dyson, 13 of Baltimore, makes last-minute adjustments to his robot named "Rectangle" at the CIA Robotics Academy's final battle of the bots this afternoon at Morgan State University. Twenty high school students attended the 5 day camp to learn engineering and programming skills by building, testing and refining their own robots.

D'Angelo Dyson, 13 of Baltimore, makes last-minute adjustments to his robot named "Rectangle" at the CIA Robotics Academy's final battle of the bots this afternoon at Morgan State University. Twenty high school students attended the 5 day camp to learn engineering and programming skills by building, testing and refining their own robots. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Induction Day

Incoming plebe Ezekiel Guzman of California, studies his Reef Points during Induction Day at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Reef Points is the plebe "bible" containing facts, rules, and vital information about the Academy.

Incoming plebe Ezekiel Guzman of California, studies his Reef Points during Induction Day at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Reef Points is the plebe "bible" containing facts, rules, and vital information about the Academy. (Jerry Jackson/Capital Gazette)

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HIIT workout

Ray Cannon, who live near Lake Montebello, does pushups during a Full Body HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class in Patterson Park led by fitness trainer Anahys Aghababian. The monthlong weekend HIIT classes in June were sponsored by Propel.

Ray Cannon, who live near Lake Montebello, does pushups during a Full Body HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class in Patterson Park led by fitness trainer Anahys Aghababian. The monthlong weekend HIIT classes in June were sponsored by Propel. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Patterson Park

Jorge Avila, right, looks into a pond with his daughter, Dalary Avila, 5, at Patterson Park.

Jorge Avila, right, looks into a pond with his daughter, Dalary Avila, 5, at Patterson Park. (Vincent Alban/The Baltimore Sun)

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Getting Her Licks In

Kenzie Rosales, 2, of Halethorpe, enjoys the chocolate frosting on doughnut while visiting the Baltimore Farmers’ Market with her family.

Kenzie Rosales, 2, of Halethorpe, enjoys the chocolate frosting on doughnut while visiting the Baltimore Farmers’ Market with her family. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Infant Formula give-away

Doreen McFadden, Brooklyn, reacts as she is given infant formula. She is picking up formula and diapers for a cousin’s newborn. Catholic Charities Safe Streets Brooklyn offers infant formula, baby clothes, stuffed animals and diapers outside the Brooklyn Homes Community Center on Friday. People who register are eligible to receive two cans. Safe Streets Brooklyn site director Corey Winfield says the organization has 131 to give out on Friday.

Doreen McFadden, Brooklyn, reacts as she is given infant formula. She is picking up formula and diapers for a cousin’s newborn. Catholic Charities Safe Streets Brooklyn offers infant formula, baby clothes, stuffed animals and diapers outside the Brooklyn Homes Community Center on Friday. People who register are eligible to receive two cans. Safe Streets Brooklyn site director Corey Winfield says the organization has 131 to give out on Friday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Lancaster Butterfly Garden

From left, Megan Batlas, Federal Hill, and Ipsika Kumar, New York City, put plant material into a newly constructed bug hotel in the Lancaster Butterfly Garden in downtown Baltimore. They are among 25 Morgan Stanley volunteers helping to maintain the garden. The area provides habitat for pollinators like bees, bugs and butterflies.

From left, Megan Batlas, Federal Hill, and Ipsika Kumar, New York City, put plant material into a newly constructed bug hotel in the Lancaster Butterfly Garden in downtown Baltimore. They are among 25 Morgan Stanley volunteers helping to maintain the garden. The area provides habitat for pollinators like bees, bugs and butterflies. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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Soccer camp in Harford County

Cassidy Wells, 11, enjoys a popsicle that nearly matched the color of her hair during a break at a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp sponsored by Fallston Soccer at Reckord Road Park.

Cassidy Wells, 11, enjoys a popsicle that nearly matched the color of her hair during a break at a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp sponsored by Fallston Soccer at Reckord Road Park. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Soccer camp in Harford County

Christopher Walker, 8, right, and about 120 other children age 6-17 practice their soccer skill as coaches like Kamille Purdell, center, watch during a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp sponsored by Fallston Soccer at Reckord Road Park.

Christopher Walker, 8, right, and about 120 other children age 6-17 practice their soccer skill as coaches like Kamille Purdell, center, watch during a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp sponsored by Fallston Soccer at Reckord Road Park. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Soccer camp in Harford County

Beckett Cooper, 7, right, and about 120 other children age 6-17 attend a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp operated by Frank DiLeonardi, left, at Reckord Road Park.

Beckett Cooper, 7, right, and about 120 other children age 6-17 attend a Level 5 Athletic 4-day soccer camp operated by Frank DiLeonardi, left, at Reckord Road Park. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Opening night of the Universoul Circus

Universoul Circus Living Statues perform on opening night at Security Square Mall.

Universoul Circus Living Statues perform on opening night at Security Square Mall. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Waldorf School Celebrates Summer Solstice

Emma Reinke, 5, of Phoenix, plays with a kite she made with her mother during the Waldorf School of Baltimore celebration of the Summer Solstice at The Ivy Bookshop. The event is held to introduce families and children under 8-years-old to the school.

Emma Reinke, 5, of Phoenix, plays with a kite she made with her mother during the Waldorf School of Baltimore celebration of the Summer Solstice at The Ivy Bookshop. The event is held to introduce families and children under 8-years-old to the school. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun )

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Learning to swim

Courtney Henson of Lakeland, right, and her older daughter, Chassidy Henderson, 11, left, help her younger daughter, Casey Turnage, 6, learn to swim as they celebrate the Juneteenth holiday at the Middle Branch Aquatic Center in Cherry Hill.

Courtney Henson of Lakeland, right, and her older daughter, Chassidy Henderson, 11, left, help her younger daughter, Casey Turnage, 6, learn to swim as they celebrate the Juneteenth holiday at the Middle Branch Aquatic Center in Cherry Hill. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)

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Father’s Day at Artspace

Sophia Gregory, 5, of Park Heights, tries her hand at mural painting on a panel at the former Ambassador Theater on Liberty Heights Avenue, with help from artist Rajan Sedalia, left, as her father Shaquille Gregory watches. Artspace, the non-profit organization that is turning the boarded-up theater into a community arts center, held a Father’s Day & Juneteenth Celebration with music and mural painting outside the theater. Mayor Brandon Scott and other city officials were joined by members of Maryland’s 41st delegation, which announced $2.5 million in funding from the state capital budget for theater construction.

Sophia Gregory, 5, of Park Heights, tries her hand at mural painting on a panel at the former Ambassador Theater on Liberty Heights Avenue, with help from artist Rajan Sedalia, left, as her father Shaquille Gregory watches. Artspace, the non-profit organization that is turning the boarded-up theater into a community arts center, held a Father’s Day & Juneteenth Celebration with music and mural painting outside the theater. Mayor Brandon Scott and other city officials were joined by members of Maryland’s 41st delegation, which announced $2.5 million in funding from the state capital budget for theater construction. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Juneteenth at Homewood: Expressions of Freedom

People dance as a DJ plays music during Juneteenth at Homewood: Expressions of Freedom on the Homewood Museum Lawn. The celebration is hosted by the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts with the Homewood Museum and the Center for Africana Studies. This is one of several Juneteenth events at Johns Hopkins this weekend.

People dance as a DJ plays music during Juneteenth at Homewood: Expressions of Freedom on the Homewood Museum Lawn. The celebration is hosted by the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts with the Homewood Museum and the Center for Africana Studies. This is one of several Juneteenth events at Johns Hopkins this weekend. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun )

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Last day of school

Mays Chapel Elementary School mascot Maysie (aka Special Educator Miranda Cobo) high-fives students as they are dismissed on the last day of school for Baltimore County. It was also Cobo's last day at the school where she had been working for eight years.

Mays Chapel Elementary School mascot Maysie (aka Special Educator Miranda Cobo) high-fives students as they are dismissed on the last day of school for Baltimore County. It was also Cobo's last day at the school where she had been working for eight years. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

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Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland marks 10th anniversary

People gather on the casino floor at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2022.

People gather on the casino floor at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2022. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Torch Run for Special Olympics

Led by athlete Polina Livingston, Bryan Peris of Maryland State Police Academy's 154th Trooper Class and athlete Sam Perretta, participants in the Carroll County Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Maryland make their way along Center Street in Westminster.

Led by athlete Polina Livingston, Bryan Peris of Maryland State Police Academy's 154th Trooper Class and athlete Sam Perretta, participants in the Carroll County Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Maryland make their way along Center Street in Westminster. (Dylan Slagle/Carroll County Times)

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Flag Day at Fort McHenry

On right, Luca Espana, an intern at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, leads a flag talk on Tuesday morning. There was no morning flag change on Flag Day due to the weather. Fort McHenry was the first site required through a presidential proclamation to fly a flag everyday, day and night.

On right, Luca Espana, an intern at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, leads a flag talk on Tuesday morning. There was no morning flag change on Flag Day due to the weather. Fort McHenry was the first site required through a presidential proclamation to fly a flag everyday, day and night. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun )

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Visits Fire Museum of Maryland

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a visit to the Fire Museum of Maryland where the fireboat named in honor of her father is on exhibit. The “Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr.” was commissioned in 1956.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a visit to the Fire Museum of Maryland where the fireboat named in honor of her father is on exhibit. The “Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr.” was commissioned in 1956. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun )

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Honfest 2022

Naomi Rudisill-Burrell of Mount Washington is crowned Bawlmer’s Best Hon by last year’s winner, Judy Templeton, right, at Honfest 2022 in Hampden.

Naomi Rudisill-Burrell of Mount Washington is crowned Bawlmer’s Best Hon by last year’s winner, Judy Templeton, right, at Honfest 2022 in Hampden. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Saint Nicholas Greek Festival

Kyriaki Kontoudis, center, dances with her granddaughters, Nektaria Georges, left, and Constantina Georges, during the Saint Nicholas Greek Festival in Greektown Square. Baltimore, Md.

Kyriaki Kontoudis, center, dances with her granddaughters, Nektaria Georges, left, and Constantina Georges, during the Saint Nicholas Greek Festival in Greektown Square. Baltimore, Md. (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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Street Musician Merdalf

Jayne Charles, of Pikesville, leaves a tip for street musician Merdalf, who is performing at the Towson Farmers’ Market on Thursday. Charles says she left a tip “not because he was playing, but because he was smiling.” Merdalf, 68, of Towson, plays an eclectic mix of songs and blows balloons for children at the Towson market, the 32nd Street Farmers Market and the Baltimore Farmers' Market. He started playing guitar at 50-years-old.

Jayne Charles, of Pikesville, leaves a tip for street musician Merdalf, who is performing at the Towson Farmers’ Market on Thursday. Charles says she left a tip “not because he was playing, but because he was smiling.” Merdalf, 68, of Towson, plays an eclectic mix of songs and blows balloons for children at the Towson market, the 32nd Street Farmers Market and the Baltimore Farmers' Market. He started playing guitar at 50-years-old. (Kim Hairston/The Baltimore Sun )

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Cow cuddling at Mary's Land Farm

Annemarie Klinges of North East is swarmed by the trio of Jersey steers, Snap, Crackle and Pop, as she enjoys a cow cuddling session at Mary's Land Farm .

Annemarie Klinges of North East is swarmed by the trio of Jersey steers, Snap, Crackle and Pop, as she enjoys a cow cuddling session at Mary's Land Farm . (Brian Krista/Baltimore Sun Media)

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Ravens 200K Signature Project

A student cheers as he passes Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington painting a hallway at Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School. The Ravens Foundation chose Franklin Square for their annual $200,000 signature renovation project. Roughly 200 volunteers from the Ravens organization joined the non-profit Heart of America to brighten the interior with fresh paint, update furniture in the computer room, and add outdoor classroom spaces, trees and other amenities to the grounds. Volunteers also assembled educational packs for students at Franklin Square EMS and Steuart Hill EMS, whose students will be rezoned to Franklin next year.

A student cheers as he passes Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington painting a hallway at Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School. The Ravens Foundation chose Franklin Square for their annual $200,000 signature renovation project. Roughly 200 volunteers from the Ravens organization joined the non-profit Heart of America to brighten the interior with fresh paint, update furniture in the computer room, and add outdoor classroom spaces, trees and other amenities to the grounds. Volunteers also assembled educational packs for students at Franklin Square EMS and Steuart Hill EMS, whose students will be rezoned to Franklin next year. (Amy Davis/Amy Davis)

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Ukraine Peace Vigil

Mark Hanna, pastor of Roland Park Presbyterian Church, leads a litany for peace in Ukraine and the world with congregants after Sunday services.

Mark Hanna, pastor of Roland Park Presbyterian Church, leads a litany for peace in Ukraine and the world with congregants after Sunday services. (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

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Safe Streets Franklin Square Party

Safe Streets Sandtown Lead Violence Interrupter Nicole Warren, center, hugs Sydney Burns, Safe Streets Communicators Director while Safe Streets Park Heights Site Supervisor Winema Liijht laughs. Safe Streets celebrates one year without a single homicide in the Franklin Square Neighborhood at Kirby Lane Park. June 3 is also National Gun Violence Awareness Day and supporters are encourage to wear the color orange.

Safe Streets Sandtown Lead Violence Interrupter Nicole Warren, center, hugs Sydney Burns, Safe Streets Communicators Director while Safe Streets Park Heights Site Supervisor Winema Liijht laughs. Safe Streets celebrates one year without a single homicide in the Franklin Square Neighborhood at Kirby Lane Park. June 3 is also National Gun Violence Awareness Day and supporters are encourage to wear the color orange. (Vincent Alban)

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Diaper Donation

Secretary of General Services Ellington E. Churchill, Jr., left, and Monica Torres, right, with the Bilingual Christian Church, of Baltimore, with diapers. Over 40 non-profit organizations, government agencies, and churches from throughout the State of Maryland, picked up donations of 600,000 diapers and 460,000 baby wipes, from the Maryland Department of General Services, during an event at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, in Crownsville.

Secretary of General Services Ellington E. Churchill, Jr., left, and Monica Torres, right, with the Bilingual Christian Church, of Baltimore, with diapers. Over 40 non-profit organizations, government agencies, and churches from throughout the State of Maryland, picked up donations of 600,000 diapers and 460,000 baby wipes, from the Maryland Department of General Services, during an event at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, in Crownsville. (Paul W. Gillespie/Capital Gazette)

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Picnic at Loch Raven

Carlos Medrano and his wife Krissia Medrano enjoy a picnic lunch at Loch Raven reservoir. They live in Cockeysville.

Carlos Medrano and his wife Krissia Medrano enjoy a picnic lunch at Loch Raven reservoir. They live in Cockeysville. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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Ice cream

Nanny Myla Lawhorn, right, of Havre de Grace, helps Amelia Falcon, 1, eat an ice cream cone as sister Aurora Falcon, 4, eats on her own at Millard Tydings Memorial Park.

Nanny Myla Lawhorn, right, of Havre de Grace, helps Amelia Falcon, 1, eat an ice cream cone as sister Aurora Falcon, 4, eats on her own at Millard Tydings Memorial Park. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)

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High Heat Feature

Jordan Brown, who works for Baltimore Tree Trust, waters trees at Druid Hill Park. Baltimore Tree Trust plants trees on public land through the city for free, mainly in residential neighborhoods and at schools.

Jordan Brown, who works for Baltimore Tree Trust, waters trees at Druid Hill Park. Baltimore Tree Trust plants trees on public land through the city for free, mainly in residential neighborhoods and at schools. (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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Broadneck Elementary School gymnasium dedication

Colleen Rowe, (right in purple) and her family (seated at left) watch as her gymnastics team perform at her last Spring Fling. . A surprise gym dedication for PE teacher, Colleen Rowe, who has been at Broadneck Elementary school for 35 years. Her family is flying in, the entire student body will be there, followed by her last performance, of their Spring Fling (jump rope team, gymnastics team, dance team) led by her and part of the program she has built.

Colleen Rowe, (right in purple) and her family (seated at left) watch as her gymnastics team perform at her last Spring Fling. . A surprise gym dedication for PE teacher, Colleen Rowe, who has been at Broadneck Elementary school for 35 years. Her family is flying in, the entire student body will be there, followed by her last performance, of their Spring Fling (jump rope team, gymnastics team, dance team) led by her and part of the program she has built. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Capital Gazette)

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We Our Us Movement Summer of Peace Concert

Rainbow Israel, a Christian Hip Hop artist performs during the We Our Us Movement Summer of Peace Concert in the Sandtown-Winchester Neighborhood. We Our Us “is a vision of men from Baltimore and the vicinity, who focus on consistent and collective action to strategically assist people, especially boys and young men, in obtaining resources to help guide them to productive pathways and move their goals forward from a unified energy.”

Rainbow Israel, a Christian Hip Hop artist performs during the We Our Us Movement Summer of Peace Concert in the Sandtown-Winchester Neighborhood. We Our Us “is a vision of men from Baltimore and the vicinity, who focus on consistent and collective action to strategically assist people, especially boys and young men, in obtaining resources to help guide them to productive pathways and move their goals forward from a unified energy.” (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival at Hollins Market

"Pepito" the mime walks on her hands at the SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival at Hollins Market.

"Pepito" the mime walks on her hands at the SOWEBO Arts and Music Festival at Hollins Market. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)

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Young Marines and Girl Scouts Flag Planting at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens

Brothers Landon Laumann, 9, and Will Laumann, 11, salute after planting a flag at a gravestone in the Field of Honor at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, Md. May 28, 2022. Local Young Marines groups and Girl Scout troops planted 3,500 flags on veterans’ grave sites ahead of Memorial Day.

Brothers Landon Laumann, 9, and Will Laumann, 11, salute after planting a flag at a gravestone in the Field of Honor at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, Md. May 28, 2022. Local Young Marines groups and Girl Scout troops planted 3,500 flags on veterans’ grave sites ahead of Memorial Day. (Vincent Alban/Baltimore Sun)

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USNA graduation

Midshipmen toss their hats at the United States Naval Academy Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Midshipmen toss their hats at the United States Naval Academy Class of 2022 graduation and commissioning ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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2022 UMBC Undergraduate Commencement

Freeman Hrabowski, III, president of UMBC, laughs as, not pictured, Ricardo Zwaig, Class of 1977, speaks after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws at the Thursday morning undergraduate commencement. Hrabowski is retiring after serving at the university since 1992.

Freeman Hrabowski, III, president of UMBC, laughs as, not pictured, Ricardo Zwaig, Class of 1977, speaks after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws at the Thursday morning undergraduate commencement. Hrabowski is retiring after serving at the university since 1992. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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Blue Angels

The Blue Angels perform over the Severn River as part of the US Naval Academy commissioning week events.

The Blue Angels perform over the Severn River as part of the US Naval Academy commissioning week events. (Jerry Jackson)

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Oysters to be planted

Employees from Franklin Templeton clean and remove cages of oysters that have been growing for a year at Harbor East and then will be planted at Fort Carroll oyster sanctuary reef. This is The Great Baltimore Oyster Partnership program between the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Over a million oysters have been planted at Fort Carroll oyster sanctuary.

Employees from Franklin Templeton clean and remove cages of oysters that have been growing for a year at Harbor East and then will be planted at Fort Carroll oyster sanctuary reef. This is The Great Baltimore Oyster Partnership program between the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Over a million oysters have been planted at Fort Carroll oyster sanctuary. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

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A hero's welcome

Former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis greets Hopkins Children's Center patient Maddie-Ann Dash and her mom, Megan. Lewis was there to present a check to the center, which he won after competing on a reality television show.

Former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis greets Hopkins Children's Center patient Maddie-Ann Dash and her mom, Megan. Lewis was there to present a check to the center, which he won after competing on a reality television show. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun)

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Wine in the Woods 2022

Inez Howard, Dover, De, dances to Motown songs by The Moonlighters at the Chrysalis Stage. Wine in the Woods at Symphony Woods returns for the first time in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inez Howard, Dover, De, dances to Motown songs by The Moonlighters at the Chrysalis Stage. Wine in the Woods at Symphony Woods returns for the first time in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

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Preakness 2022

Yuraku Dominick, Charles Village, and Regina Fileppi, Mayfield, enjoy Black-eyed Susans and air conditioning in the upper grandstand during Preakness 2022.

Yuraku Dominick, Charles Village, and Regina Fileppi, Mayfield, enjoy Black-eyed Susans and air conditioning in the upper grandstand during Preakness 2022. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

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Bike To Work Day

Jay Nelson, right, a Towson University biology professor, has been riding his bike to work almost every day for 44 years. This morning he stopped by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s Bike To Work Day pit stop outside the historic Towson courthouse, where he received snacks, a T-shirt and some bike gear. Left to right behind the table: Jessie Bialek, Gladys Horwitz and Lillian Bunton.

Jay Nelson, right, a Towson University biology professor, has been riding his bike to work almost every day for 44 years. This morning he stopped by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council’s Bike To Work Day pit stop outside the historic Towson courthouse, where he received snacks, a T-shirt and some bike gear. Left to right behind the table: Jessie Bialek, Gladys Horwitz and Lillian Bunton. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)

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"Sounds of a Brighter Tomorrow" concert

Linda Watkins, left, 71, of Catonsville, dances with Joan Papa, 82, of Perry Hall, whom she just met at Baltimore County Department of Aging's "Sounds of a Brighter Tomorrow" concert at Oregon Ridge Park.

Linda Watkins, left, 71, of Catonsville, dances with Joan Papa, 82, of Perry Hall, whom she just met at Baltimore County Department of Aging's "Sounds of a Brighter Tomorrow" concert at Oregon Ridge Park. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun)

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