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CBS News
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year
AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year Large crowds of music enthusiasts attended the first day of AFRAM on Saturday. Festival-goers enjoyed their favorite artists, but were more excited about the positive atmosphere. "This is just unique to Baltimore," said Samantha Potts, one of the attendees. "It's Baltimore flavor. It's Baltimore style, and we always get top talent!" The event attracted a crowd of all ages. "It feels like a community," said Kayla Rich. "It feels like we're all together having a great time. It feels like a Organizers and family members backed this, hailing AFRAM as a family-friendly event. "I'm a mom who's always busy with my son," said Tynisha Brown. "I don't have much time for myself, and today I wanted to make that happen and help him to connect with the community." The crowd rolled in early with tents, chairs, and food. Throughout the day, they heard from R&B artist VEDO, rappers JT and Stefflon Don. Saweetie announced Friday she wouldn't be able to attend AFRAM due to an injury. Many also looked forward to Saturday's headliner, Juvenile and the 400 Degreez Band. However, festivalgoers said AFRAM provides a deeper connection beyond the music. "It means power," Brown said. "It means strength. It means togetherness. It means community. It means new beginnings. It means so much." "It's beautiful Black pride," Potts said. "It's peaceful, well-organized. The food is great." About AFRAM AFRAM is one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast. It draws a crowd of more than 150,000 each day of the festival, according to its website. The event, organized by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, is in its 49th year. The festival picks up Sunday at 12p. Patti LaBelle, Teedra Moss, Amerie, Silk and more will perform.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Baltimore city pools reopen with new schedule and operating hours
Six Baltimore City park pools will open on weekends only beginning Saturday, May 24, 2025, with new operating hours and a weekly closure schedule for maintenance. The pools opening Saturday include Druid Hill, Lake Clifton, Riverside, Patterson, Roosevelt, and Cherry Hill. They will operate on weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the season, park pools will close one day per week to allow for maintenance. Druid Hill, Lake Clifton and Riverside will close on Mondays, while Patterson, Roosevelt, and Cherry Hill will close on Tuesdays. Full operating hours for both neighborhood and park pools begin June 17, 2025. Neighborhood pools will operate Monday through Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Park pools will expand their schedule starting June 17, operating Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend hours remain 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baltimore city upgrades community pools Throughout 2024, the city made upgrades to multiple community pools. Patterson Park Pool reopened in May 2024 after being closed the previous summer for extensive renovations. The closure angered community members due to the sweltering heat in August 2023. The pool now features a brand-new mechanical system, piping, plumbing, drains, and pool liner. The mechanical room was also upgraded to prevent flooding. The Patterson Park reopening marked the first time in several years that all six park pools opened on schedule. Why the focus on maintenance? The city's Department of Recreation and Parks has prioritized extensive renovations and repairs to address aging infrastructure. Most city pools are over 50 years old. The department said that safety, not funding, was the main concern driving the upgrades and closures in 2023. Previous years saw community frustration over pool closures, prompting the city to develop a comprehensive plan to address pool needs citywide.
