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Jun 4, 2013

Schwaab joins National Aquarium

Eric Schwaab has joined the National Aquarium as its first-ever vice president and chief conservation officer.

May 10, 2013

National Aquarium in D.C. to close

WASHINGTON — The National Aquarium says it will close its Washington branch in the fall. Officials announced Thursday that renovations at the Department of Commerce building that the aquarium has […]

May 6, 2013

Hug, prolific Maryland fundraiser, dies at 78

Richard E. Hug, 78, a businessman and prolific fundraiser who raised money for and advised Republican political candidates ranging from former Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehlrich Jr. to GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, died Saturday.

Mar 25, 2013

New shark exhibit to open at aquarium

The National Aquarium in Baltimore said it will open a $12.5 million blacktip reef exhibit on July 10, giving visitors to the downtown attraction an close-up view of blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, a giant green sea turtle and other marine life, as well as the vibrant light, color and activity of an entire coral reef ecosystem.

Mar 13, 2013

Forr joins National Aquarium

Amanda Forr has joined the National Aquarium as communications manager.

Dec 20, 2012

Newsmakers – John Racanelli

Daily Record reporters and editors sat down with John Racanelli, CEO of the National Aquarium, for the latest in our "Newsmakers" interview series. Racanelli spoke about the aquarium's efforts to promote conservancy, work on a national scale and educate the next generation.

Dec 20, 2012

National Aquarium’s Racanelli diving right in

John C. Racanelli wears the well-tailored suit and Windsor-knotted tie of a metropolitan CEO, but the National Aquarium’s chief executive harbors ideas that were formed amid aquatic adventures that came long before he rose to that post.

Dec 5, 2012

Study: Aquarium is a big draw

Ensuring that the National Aquarium in Baltimore remains the city’s top tourist attraction means continuous brainstorming, tinkering and fundraising by the facility’s nonprofit leadership.

Oct 23, 2012

Harborplace sold to New York-based real estate firm

Harborplace, the city’s signature 32-year-old tourism hub, is being sold to New York-based Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. for an undisclosed price. General Growth Properties, which acquired Harborplace as part of its […]

Oct 23, 2012

Noto, Turner join National Aquarium

Larry Noto and Katie Turner have joined the National Aquarium as director of marking and communications and director of creative services, respectively.

Oct 23, 2012

Md. residents can now visit aquarium for less

Maryland residents can now visit the National Aquarium in Baltimore for less in the morning. A promotion called “Maryland Mornings” announced Monday lets residents who visit before noon on every […]

Aug 1, 2012

Big makeover for Aquarium’s centerpiece

The heart of the National Aquarium in Baltimore is getting a $12.5 million makeover as officials prepare to drain the 260,000-gallon centerpiece tank after Labor Day.