Meet the Editor

Lauren Cohen

Lauren Cohen is the digital senior editor at Baltimore, where she covers food, events, lifestyle, and community news. A Baltimore native and recent Towson University grad, she loves taking advantage of all that Charm City has to offer. She’s also a huge fan of spicy cocktails and ‘90s cover bands.

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Arts & Culture

GameChanger: Paige Hernandez

We catch up with Everyman Theatre's associate artistic director.

Style & Shopping

MellyMani Owner Melody Logan Likes to Bring the Nail Salon to You

We catch up with the local business owner about at-home manicures and her new line of vegan polishes.

Food & Drink

Open & Shut: Blacksauce Kitchen; Cōl Bōl; The Coop

The latest restaurant openings, closings, and recent news.

News & Community

Red Shed Village Provides Restorative, Transformative Shelter to Those in Need

How a Lutheran ministry brought its neighborhood home.

History & Politics

Does Congressman Andy Harris Represent the Future or End of the Maryland GOP?

To understand Harris' often out-there politics, you’ve got to understand the gerrymandering that enables him.

Food & Drink

The Italian Job

After 107 years, Di Pasquale's finds a new home in Brewers Hill.

Food & Drink

Three Sips That Taste Exactly Like Where They're Grown

These drinks transport the taster to a different place.

Food & Drink

Food and Drink Specials for the Orioles Home Opener

Ring in Charm City’s unofficial civic holiday with these orange-themed eats and drinks.

Sports

'Dalko' Tells the Story of Orioles Fastballer Steve Dalkowski

Author Brian Vikander discusses the biography—a one-of-a-kind journey through a bygone era not to be missed by O’s fans.

News & Community

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

A shared crisis has a way of galvanizing relationships.

Style & Shopping

How to Take Your Wardrobe from Cozy Chic to Bright and Airy This Spring

Taking style notes from local shops’ Instagram accounts.

Food & Drink

Handpies Make a Comeback at Area Bakeshops

The pies, sweet and savory, are popping up all over Charm City.

News & Community

Local Makers at Open Works Help Build At-Home Classrooms

Makerspace provides free desks—which can be easily self-assembled—to low-income students.

News & Community

What to Expect From Port Covington’s Next Development Phase

South Baltimore’s “city-within-a-city” began construction on five new buildings last week.

Travel & Outdoors

Animal Farm

The Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture is a largely unknown oasis on the edge of the city.

Food & Drink

Local Sommelier Goes Viral on TikTok Reviewing Energy Drinks

Tim Riley has amassed nearly 90,000 followers by rating energy drinks in a fine wine format.

Events

The List: April 2021

Things to do in these strange times.

Food & Drink

Open & Shut: Spring Reopening Report; Little Miner Taco; The Choptank

The latest restaurant openings, closings, and recent news.

News & Community

Experts Share Their Tips for Creating the Perfect Community Garden

Those looking to put down roots at a neighborhood patch have plenty of options to choose from.

Home & Living

Coffee Table Books to Add to Your Collection This Spring

Head to these local shops to find delightful reads that make a statement about your varied interests.

Home & Living

Fiber Artist Alison Maxwell’s Essex Home is an Ode to Nature and Art

Take a look inside Maxwell's home—a melding of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and Baltimore roots.

News & Community

How to Support the Asian-American Community in Baltimore

Ways to listen, learn, donate, and uplift in the wake of the tragic attacks on Asian-Americans.