Last week, we shared news about a grocery store changing in East Baltimore; theater shows coming to Baltimore-area stages this spring; and restored versions of some of John Waters’ movies. Revisit the stories here: Lidl will replace Streets Market at Yard 56 in East Baltimore. Credit: Y ard 56. “Lidl will replace Streets Market as the grocery store anchor for Yard 56 in East Baltimore“: Lidl will replace Streets Market as the grocery store anchor for the Yard 56 mixed-use development in East Baltimore. Ian Hesford, who lived in Charles Village, was the co-founder of the band Telesma (2004-2017). Credit: Telesma “Dan Rodricks: The adventurous musician and ‘spiritual explorer’ who came back from the dead: Ian Hesford“: Ian Hesford died — for the second time — last month. Dan Rodricks pays tribute to Hesford, who co-founded “electro-acoustic psychedelic world dance music” band Telesma and who worked for dog bed manufacturer Kuranda until his final death. In the musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” Ann Morrison plays teenage girl Kimberly Levaco, who has a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process and makes her appear as an old woman while still in high school. The national tour will come to Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre on April 28 through May 3. Photo by Joan Marcus. “Mystery and magic bloom on Baltimore theater stages this spring“: From plays about juvenile detention and Victorian mysteries, to musicals about women’s suffrage and a high schooler who doesn’t have time on her side, check out the theatrical productions coming to Baltimore stages this spring. Mayor Scott participates in last year’s annual Spring Cleanup Day. Photo via Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s Facebook page. “It’s cleaning and greening time! Register now for Mayor Scott’s citywide Spring Cleanup 2026“: Mayor Brandon Scott’s annual citywide cleanup is almost here, and residents can register now to help make the city more beautiful. The Criterion Collection announced this month that it is releasing restored versions of two of John Waters’ films, “Hairspray” and “Desperate Living.” Covers courtesy of The Criterion Collection. “The Criterion Collection is releasing restored versions of John Waters’ ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Desperate Living’“: The Criterion Collection announced this month that it is releasing restored versions of two of John Waters’ films. ...read more read less