Baltimore had a rare in-person “groundbreaking” yesterday, as nearly 50 people gathered in Station North to mark the start of a $6.6 million renovation of the former Odell’s nightclub, vacant for nearly 30 years.

The Tudor Revival-style building at 19-21 East North Avenue will become an arts and technology hub containing office and classroom space for two non-profits that work with young people, Young Audiences and Code in the Schools, as well as a venue for community events.

The renovated building will allow Young Audiences for the first time in its 70-year history to deliver some of its programs in its own headquarters. It will enable Code in the Schools to accommodate more students in after-school and summer programs and more teachers in professional development workshops.

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