Advocates for Pimlico’s overhaul spoke about the property’s future during a Newsmaker Speaker Series talk conducted online and sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Committee: “A Win for Baltimore: The Renovation of Pimlico and Preserving the Preakness.” Read More...
In an August 26 webinar hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee, Senate President Bill Ferguson said he's less anxious about the Pimlico's prospects than he was earlier this spring. Read More...
Topics covered included the redevelopment of Pimlico Race Course, legislation introduced in the 2019 General Assembly legislative session, support and opposition to the proposed bill, negotiating a win for Baltimore City and the renovation of Pimlico and preserving the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. Read More...
Pimlico/Preakness legislation — How was it passed? What will be the ultimate outcome at Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park and the surrounding neighborhoods? What does this mean for Baltimore? Join the Greater Baltimore Committee; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Delegate Nick Mosby; William Cole, Partner at Margrave Strategies; and Sean Malone,... Read More...
Talk about trial by fire. The presiding officers of the Maryland General Assembly, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones, had their plates full during this year’s legislative session even before the outbreak of COVID-19. Read More...
The General Assembly adjourned March 18, bringing to an end a legislative session that saw the passage of a sweeping public education reform bill but also new taxes that will affect businesses across the state. Read More...
The facilities at Pimlico will receive a "face lift" and the Preakness Stakes will continue to be run annually in Baltimore – where it belongs. Read More...
Editor’s note: The following op-ed appeared on the Baltimore Business Journal’s website on Feb. 5, 2020. By Donald C. Fry For more than 140 years, Baltimore has proudly hosted the annual Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the esteemed Triple Crown, at the historic Pimlico Race Track. As business and... Read More...
