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CBS News
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Fourth of July celebration will return to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, partnered with Cherry Hill festival
The annual Baltimore City Fourth of July Celebration will return to the Inner Harbor on July 4, in collaboration with the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival. The show at the Inner Harbor will start at 6 p.m., which will include local performances at the Harbor Amphitheater. A dazzling fireworks display will begin around 9:30 p.m. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says the best spots to watch the fireworks show are at the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill, and Harbor East. You can also get a good glimpse of the fireworks show in the Cherry Hill community, where the annual Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival will be held from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. "Every summer, Baltimoreans look forward to the Fourth of July at the Waterfront, which always delivers some of the best fireworks in the country and entertainment for the whole family," said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, who will make his way through the Inner Harbor on a kayak. What's the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival? This will be the ninth Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, held at Middle Branch Park. There will be live music all day, food trucks, vendors, and exhibits. This year, there will be a drone show that coincides with the Inner Harbor fireworks. "If you are looking for great music, great food, great time, and a great drone show to go along with the great fireworks show we are having at the Inner Harbor, make your way down to Cherry Hill," Mayor Scott said. "We have something for everybody to do and to do safely." The family-friendly event is free and open to people of all ages. For more information, visit this website. Tribute to Black history Novasha Daya, the co-founder of Youth Resiliency Institute and co-director of the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, said the theme of this year's festival is "It's Still About Freedom." She added that the theme is a tribute to Black history and cultural preservation. "This year's festival theme serves as a powerful tribute to cultural preservation and artistic expression," Daya said. "Since its inception, the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival has championed the preservation of Black history."
CBS News
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
New Jersey filmmakers putting a modern spin on old-school martial arts movies
New Jersey filmmaking duo's take on martial arts movies a blend of tradition and innovation New Jersey filmmaking duo's take on martial arts movies a blend of tradition and innovation New Jersey filmmaking duo's take on martial arts movies a blend of tradition and innovation In Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a filmmaking duo is taking a fresh look at old-school martial arts classics and proving you don't have to be in Hollywood to chase your dreams. Joey Min is the founder of Art School Dropouts, a short film production company that's quietly built a cult following on YouTube for the past decade. Alongside his creative partner Stephanie Pham, the two have blended their real-life martial arts backgrounds with a deep love for action cinema. "The old school '80s, '90s action Hong Kong action films with Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Samwell Hung – just to kind of be reminded that martial arts can be fun," said Pham, who's been practicing Taekwondo since she was 7. Their films are equal parts tribute and innovation, respecting the traditions of martial arts while infusing modern storytelling, gaming aesthetics, and humor. "What we were instilled in with martial arts and the movies that we watched growing up, I think it's the love that keeps it going," said Min. Their latest project, Player Agency, is a virtual reality-inspired action film that unfolds like a video game. With dynamic fight scenes, clever edits, and a hint of retro nostalgia, it's their most ambitious project yet. "In this world, we kind of focus on the realism of everything," said Min. "Sometimes that slapstick... let's you enjoy the action for what it is," said Min. For the last 10 years, Art School Dropouts has quietly produced dozens of short films, earning collaborations with big names, including action legend Michael Jai White, while maintaining complete creative control over their work. Their story is one of perseverance, creativity, and staying true to your voice, whether you're filming in a studio or a South Jersey backyard.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation Appoints Apeksha Patel as Interim Chief Financial Officer
TINTON FALLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation (NYSE: CHMI) today announced that it has appointed Apeksha Patel as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective June 22, 2025. Ms. Patel will be replacing current Chief Financial Officer Michael Hutchby, who will help effect a smooth and orderly transition before departing Cherry Hill effective June 22, 2025 to pursue other professional opportunities. 'With the appointment of Apeksha as our interim CFO, we are able to leverage her financial acumen and years-long experience with Cherry Hill, along with the strong financial team we have built, which will ensure a seamless transition,' said Jay Lown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation. 'We also want to thank Michael for his 12 years of excellent service and many contributions to the Company. Over the past six years as our CFO, Michael has been a terrific partner and a valuable member of our management team. We appreciate that he has agreed to ensure a smooth transition, and we wish him only the best in his future endeavors.' Ms. Patel has served as Cherry Hill's Controller since June 2019, following her role as the Assistant Controller from August 2017 to June 2019. Prior to joining Cherry Hill, she held positions at Mazars USA LLP and SB Partners LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New Jersey. About Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corporation is a real estate finance company that acquires, invests in and manages residential mortgage assets in the United States. For additional information, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including, among others, statements relating to the Company's long-term growth opportunities and strategies, the Company's ability to complete the internalization and achieve cost savings resulting from being an internally managed company, the Company's ability to expand its market opportunities and create its own Excess MSRs and its ability to generate sustainable and attractive risk-adjusted returns for stockholders. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. For a description of factors that may cause the Company's actual results or performance to differ from its forward-looking statements, please review the information under the heading 'Risk Factors' included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bahama Breeze restaurant in the Cherry Hill Mall now the only one of the chain left in NJ
And then there was one. The Bahama Breeze chain has closed four restaurants across New Jersey, retaining just one eatery in the state at Cherry Hill Mall. The shutdowns affected island-themed restaurants in Toms River, Wayne, Woodbridge and Paramus, according to a notice filed with the state Department of Labor. The chain cut 325 jobs in the process. Mall news: The Bistro at Cherry Hill faces financial challenge at Cherry Hill Mall Bahama Breeze, which reported having 43 restaurants earlier this year, closed 15 locations overall. "We continually evaluate the performance of all our restaurants," said Kiara Buckner, a representative of the Darden restaurant group, which operates Bahama Breeze. "Closing a restaurant is a difficult choice because it impacts our team members and guests," she said. "However, we believe this is the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the brand's overall performance." Darden has three other restaurants at the Cherry Hill Mall — Seasons 52, Eddie V's and The Capital Grille. The group also oversees the Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and Yard House chains, among others. Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Bahama Breeze closes four of its five New Jersey restaurants
