Meet the Editor
Read More from Lauren
GameChangers
This Northern Baltimore County Farm Donates Millions of Pounds of Produce Annually
Executive director Richard Bernstein left his career as an investment manager to manage thousands of volunteers at First Fruits Farm.
In Good Taste
The Best Area Soup Spots to Help Keep Warm This Season
Retreat from the cold with a hearty bowl from these local eateries.
GameChangers
Cherie Brooks is Building Tomorrow’s Clean Energy Workforce
With a combination of industry know-how, determination, and deep faith, the co-founder of the Ray Lewis-backed Power52 Foundation trains at-risk individuals for careers in the energy industry.
Arts & Culture
Opera Still Thrives in Baltimore—You Just Don’t Know It
With inclusive, innovative efforts, local companies refuse to let the curtain fall on Baltimore's opera scene—which dates back nearly three centuries.
Food & Drink
Review: Diner Latino Serves El Salvadoran Food Nearly 24/7
The Highlandtown spot offers a full menu of traditional Latin American comfort food, but you can't miss the deeply addictive, made-to-order pupusas.
News & Community
This Catonsville Entrepreneur Wants to Take the Uncertainty Out of Cannabis
Summit Wellness owner Kalpesh Shah knows that dispensaries can be intimidating, so his goal is to make his shop as informative and accessible as possible.
Food & Drink
Celebrate National Chianti Day With These Bold Bottles
The first Friday of September has been declared National Chianti Day, giving us the opportunity to dive into the beloved Tuscan wine region.
News & Community
My Childhood in a Cult: Growing Up in a Controversial Baltimore Religious Community
Now in her late 30s, the author reflects on living within Lamb of God—one of the dozens of covenant communities to take root in the 1970s.
Food & Drink
Review: The Reinvented NiHao Digs into Chef Peter Chang’s Roots
Under the helm of a new staff, the Canton restaurant focuses on the Sichuan dishes that Peter Chang is known for.
Food & Drink
Review: Easy Like Sunday is the City’s Newest Spot for Sweet and Savory Brunch Fare
The charming redo of the once-beloved Village Square Café in Cross Keys is a welcome addition to the daytime dining scene.
Food & Drink
Old Westminster Winery’s Drew Baker Searches for a Cure
Diagnosed with leukemia in April 2022, Baker hopes to find a bone marrow donor while amplifying the mission of Be The Match.
Food & Drink
Three Sips to Toast the Closing Act of Summer
We recommend three tempting drinks as you kick back and watch the sun set on the remaining dog days.
Food & Drink
The Charmery Owners Share Top 10 Flavors From Their First 10 Years
Ahead of birthday festivities Saturday, David and Laura Alima look back on favorite flavors and countless collabs throughout the shop’s first decade.
On The Town
Basement Bars to Help Escape the Summer Heat
These subterranean spots are a cool alternative to sweltering rooftops.
News & Community
Our Favorite Baltimore Hidden Gems
In honor of our annual Best of Baltimore issue, we poll our staff about their personal favorite people, places, and things in the area.
Arts & Culture
Deep Sugar, Baltimore’s Traveling House Music Party, Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
How DJs Ultra Naté and Lisa Moody helped cement the legacy of house music and Baltimore’s irrevocable connection to the history of the genre.
Arts & Culture
Station North Books is Baltimore’s Most Eccentric Book Shop
Owner Ned Sparrow takes a treasure-hunt approach to filling his tight shelves, which showcase an almost unimaginable range and depth of offerings.
Food & Drink
Frozen Drinks to Help Cool Off This Summer
From adult slushies to icy margs, blended beverages are plentiful at local bars.
Food & Drink
Three Beverages to Bring to Your Next Crab Feast
When it comes to pairing crabs with a beverage, it’s tough to beat an ice-cold lager—but we’re going to try to broaden those horizons.
News & Community
Duckpin Bowling Rolls On at Stoneleigh Lanes in Towson
The 76-year-old community hangout is now said to be the oldest continuously operating duckpin bowling alley in North America.
