Here’s some big stories that we showcased in Baltimore Fishbowl over the last week that you might want to catch up on today, in case you missed them. They include news about new developments opening or planned in Baltimore, plus Ray Lewis delivering a commencement address. You can revisit the stories here: A playground is one of several amenities at the new Parkview Recreation Center that opened Thursday, May 7, 2026 in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood. Photo courtesy Baltimore City Rec Parks. New $14M recreation center opens in West Baltimore: A new Parkview Recreation Center opened Thursday in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, marking a $14 million investment in a community that has long been under-resourced. Maryland filmaker shows Baltimore ‘Beyond the Wire’: Baltimore has struggled to overcome the outsized negative impact HBO’s “The Wire” has had on its reputation since the show hit the airwaves nearly 24 years ago. Dr. s. Rasheem’s new documentary film, “Beyond the Wire,” provides a path forward should people choose to take it. Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will be the featured speaker at North Carolina Central University’s 147th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Photo courtesy North Carolina Central University. Ray Lewis’s latest role: Commencement speaker: Ray Lewis is known as one of the greatest linebackers of all time – an NFL Hall of Famer who led the Baltimore Ravens to two Super Bowl championships. But this weekend he took on a different role: commencement speaker. ‘Pavilion’ plan would presever historic Preston Street rowhouse facades but demolish interiors: As part of a $10 million capital campaign currently underway, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral is seeking $3 million to transform Preston Street rowhouses into a gathering space for parish and community use. Community members wait in line to order Haitian food from Sobeachy in downtown Baltimore. Photo courtesy Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Pratt Street Market returns to downtown Baltimore: Starting now, the Pratt Street Market will take place in downtown Baltimore every Thursday through October. The market returns today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the north side of Pratt Street between Light and Charles streets. ...read more read less