The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) is officially becoming Create Baltimore this fall and has redefined its scope of services following creation of the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment (MOACE).

Leaders of the independent agency, which serves as Baltimore’s Arts Council, have scheduled a press conference with Mayor Brandon Scott for Monday, Oct. 27, to outline a series of changes, starting with the new name.

Leaders also are expected to address the status of the Top of the World Observation Deck in the state’s Baltimore World Trade Center office tower at 401 E. Pratt St. The attraction’s amended lease with the state is scheduled to expire on Nov. 30 . BOPA and city officials have been having discussions with state leaders about BOPA keeping the Inner H

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