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Top Doctors 2025
This year's list honors 635 local physicians in 126 specialties—from addiction medicine to weight management and everything in between.
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Festively Decorated Baltimore Holiday Bars You Need to Visit This Month
Look out for lights, tinsel, wreaths, and even faux snow showers at these winter pop-ups.
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Winter Holiday Fun Guide
Shopping, events, activities, and more Charm City sights and sounds to enjoy this holiday season.
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Bodega & Vino Forges Community Connection in Locust Point
At the neighborhood's first Brooklyn-style bodega, owners Rob and Angela Wainwright want you to grab what you need, or stay a while with wine and tapas.
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Local Art Books to Gift This Holiday Season
From Derrick Adams to Amy Sherald, artists with Baltimore ties release coffee-table publications just in time for the holidays.
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Give Baltimore 2025
Welcome to our annual Give Baltimore guide, a resource for charitable organizations to share their missions and invite the generous support of Baltimore’s readers. Here we profile area nonprofits addressing the pressing needs of social justice, equity, climate change, food insecurity, and many others. We are pleased to again have Maryland Nonprofits, which provides start-up assistance, legal and consulting advice, advocacy, and professional training for the state’s 37,000 nonprofits, as our partner on this guide. There are many meaningful organizations where you can put your charitable dollars to work for the greatest good in the region. We hope this guide gives you both information and inspiration for your philanthropic journey.
Arts & Culture
The Largest Jane Austen Collection in North America is, Surprisingly, Right in Our Backyard
In some ways, the collection is as much about its founder Alberta Hirshheimer Burke, the intrepid Goucher College alumna who pursued Austen with a nearly messianic fervor, as it is about Austen herself.
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Where to Unwrap the Best Christmas Tamales Around Baltimore
The glorious packets of masa encasing richly sauced fillings—wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and then steamed—are a long-held holiday heritage.
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Meet the Man Making Watches from Salvaged Key Bridge Steel, and Donating Profits to Victims’ Families
For nearly a decade, Alan Tsao’s Baltimore Watch Company has turned local icons—Natty Boh, Old Bay, the Orioles—into limited-edition luxury timepieces. But this project demanded something deeper.
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The Refs Stole Our Win Against the Steelers, and We’re Not Afraid to Say It
The Ravens Flock reacts to the touchdown that wasn't.
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Sports Cardiology Provides Expertise to Athlete’s Hearts
Dr. Jerome speaks to Baltimore about overall heart health and his specific interest in the rapidly growing subspecialty of sports cardiology.
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Movie Review: Jay Kelly
George Clooney essentially plays his own doppelganger in this meta character study.
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Holiday Light Shows and Drive-Thru Displays to Check Out in December
From the harbor to Hampden, the Baltimore area is aglow with festive family fun.
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Open & Shut: Bar Santa; Bar Alice Anne; Hue Apothecary & Café
The latest restaurant openings, closings, and recent news.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.
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Review: With Steak N’ Bone, Canton Gets its First All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbecue Spot
The beautifully updated corner rowhouse is owned and operated by Young Lee, who is Korean-Argentine—which means he understands steak better than you do.
Travel & Outdoors
Where to Hop Aboard a Holiday Express Train Ride This Season
Ten terrific Mid-Atlantic rail rambles serving up steam engines, sessions with Santa, winter scenery, and more of the season's best.
History & Politics
The Decline, Fall, and Unexpected Veneration of Luigi Mangione
The Department of Justice wants to execute the former Gilman valedictorian for the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Others call him a hero. But what drove the alleged killer?
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Bodega & Vino Forges Community Connection in Locust Point
At the neighborhood's first Brooklyn-style bodega, owners Rob and Angela Wainwright want you to grab what you need, or stay a while with wine and tapas.
Off the Eaten Path
Where to Unwrap the Best Christmas Tamales Around Baltimore
The glorious packets of masa encasing richly sauced fillings—wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and then steamed—are a long-held holiday heritage.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.
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News & Community
Meet the Man Making Watches from Salvaged Key Bridge Steel, and Donating Profits to Victims’ Families
For nearly a decade, Alan Tsao’s Baltimore Watch Company has turned local icons—Natty Boh, Old Bay, the Orioles—into limited-edition luxury timepieces. But this project demanded something deeper.
On The Town
Holiday Light Shows and Drive-Thru Displays to Check Out in December
From the harbor to Hampden, the Baltimore area is aglow with festive family fun.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Local Art Books to Gift This Holiday Season
From Derrick Adams to Amy Sherald, artists with Baltimore ties release coffee-table publications just in time for the holidays.
Arts & Culture
The Largest Jane Austen Collection in North America is, Surprisingly, Right in Our Backyard
In some ways, the collection is as much about its founder Alberta Hirshheimer Burke, the intrepid Goucher College alumna who pursued Austen with a nearly messianic fervor, as it is about Austen herself.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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Confetti Questions With R. Eric Thomas
The Baltimore native answers questions about his new book, pop culture, and his favorite local hangouts.
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From Baltimore to Project Runway, Meet Bishme Cromartie
Meet Bishme Cromartie, Baltimore native fashion designer and recent contestant on season 17 of Bravo's Project Runway.
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Step Inside Storehouse Dispensary
Learn about the medical cannabis industry in Maryland at this Mt. Washington dispensary.
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George Simon Shares His Sweet Success Story
Founded in 1886, Simon’s is known for its sugar cookies and signature train garden.
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Sneak Peek at Our First-Ever Beauty Issue
Go behind the scenes with Baltimore magazine as we prep for our January issue.
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Restaurante Tio Pepe Celebrates 50 Years in Baltimore
Owner of the legendary Spanish restaurant talks about its origin and "magical" sangria.
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Making the Iconic Crab Pie at Matthew’s Pizza
Head into the kitchen to hear the story behind the legendary Highlandtown institution.
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Marvin Thorpe Teaches Swimming Lessons in His Backyard
Thorpe and his father have taught an estimated 15,000 people about water safety over the years.
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Star Wars Toy Collection is Galaxy All Its Own
A Star Wars superfan lives out his dream in Linthicum Heights.
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The Prime Rib Piano Player Jeff Wilson Shares His Musical Story
The musicians talks about his career and playing for Frank Sinatra.
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Afternoon Chess Practice at Baltimore Montessori School
Chess brightens the futures of these city school students.
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Erricka Bridgeford Reflects on Baltimore Ceasefire Weekend
The second attempt at a 72-hour ceasefire in the city was cut short.
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Revelers Describe the Meaning of Baltimore Pride Celebrations
Baltimore Pride festivities provide safe, supportive space for the city's LGBTQ community.
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Who Wants to Be a Cop Now?
After a 14-month federal investigation, the Baltimore Police Department is tasked with reforming its culture.
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Up Close and Personal With the Domino Sugars Sign
We talk to Domino refinery manager about the history of the iconic sign and factory.
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Fly Fishing With Legendary Lefty Kreh
Fly-fisherman Lefty Kreh talks technique and shares stories from his legendary life.
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Behind the Scenes at Otterbein’s Bakery
Going strong after 135 years, Otterbein's has hit the recipe for success. Read more in our February issue.
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Local Art Books to Gift This Holiday Season
From Derrick Adams to Amy Sherald, artists with Baltimore ties release coffee-table publications just in time for the holidays.
Style & Shopping
Meet the Man Making Watches from Salvaged Key Bridge Steel, and Donating Profits to Victims’ Families
For nearly a decade, Alan Tsao’s Baltimore Watch Company has turned local icons—Natty Boh, Old Bay, the Orioles—into limited-edition luxury timepieces. But this project demanded something deeper.
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Top Agents 2025
Here are the Greater Baltimore area’s top selling individual real estate agents, grouped by four tiers based on their 2024 annual sales volume, as reported by their brokers.
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Top Doctors 2025
This year's list honors 635 local physicians in 126 specialties—from addiction medicine to weight management and everything in between.
Health & Wellness
Amid Burnout and Bureaucratic Burdens, Who Wants to Be A Doctor Now?
Today’s physicians must overcome a broken health care system to focus on why they entered the profession in the first place.
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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll Results 2025
You voted, and now, here are your picks for the best that Baltimore has to offer.
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The Refs Stole Our Win Against the Steelers, and We’re Not Afraid to Say It
The Ravens Flock reacts to the touchdown that wasn't.
The Birds Nest
From ‘Gahdians’ to Camden Yahds: Meet New Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz
Five top takeaways from the introduction of the birds' new leader—a New England native who's ready for a "bounce back year."