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Arts & Culture

After a Lifetime in Print, Dan Rodricks Brings His Talents to the Stage

Through his original plays, the longtime 'Sun' columnist continues to write love letters to Baltimore. His latest, 'No Mean City,' opens in March.

Arts & Culture

The ’80s and ’90s Were a Golden Era of Filmmaking in Baltimore. Can it Happen Again?

Hollywood films and network television shows were shot here regularly until the early aughts, when the local industry largely dried up.

Arts & Culture

Once Upon a Time in Baltimore: The Quiz

Can you name all of these movies (and their accompanying stars) famously filmed in Baltimore? Give it your best shot.

Arts & Culture

Dreamlander George Figgs, Who Played Jesus in John Waters’ First Talking Feature, Still Loves Movies

The now 78-year-old attended seminary for a year before finding his calling in Waters’ iconic ensemble.

Food & Drink

SPAM Takes the Spotlight at Baltimore Restaurants

The canned meat that’s long been a part of Pacific Island culture finds life on local menus.

Health & Wellness

How to Live Forever

Longevity medicine—which targets the root causes of aging and chronic illness before they develop into disease—is trending, but what is fact and what is fad?

Food & Drink

Restaurant Regulars Find a Sense of Belonging at Their Favorite Hangouts

In a city that’s fiercely dedicated to its sports teams, quirky traditions, and all things crab, Baltimore’s loyalty extends just as ardently to its coffeehouses, cafes, bars, and other eating and drinking establishments.

Arts & Culture

‘OBEX’ is a Bewitching Fairytale About a Man Forced to Step Away from His Screens

We chat with Baltimore-based filmmaker Albert Birney about the movie's inspiration and themes, as well as his dog Dorothy’s big debut.

Arts & Culture

Tall Grass Offers Clothes and Community in Mt. Vernon

Open on weekends in the the former home of Bottle of Bread, Saba McCoy’s shop feels part gallery, part showroom, part creative incubator.

Events

The List: January 2026

From MLK Day observances to new plays and concerts, here are the happs to mark on your calendar this month.

Travel & Outdoors

This State-of-the-Art Hatchery is Sowing the Future for Chesapeake Bay Oysters

Ferry Cove Shellfish near St. Michaels is making a major impact on the region’s farm-raised seafood.

Arts & Culture

Twenty Years In, Stoop Storytelling Still Sets the Stage for Baltimoreans

Since Jessica Henkin and Laura Wexler's very first Stoop show at the Creative Alliance in February 2006, more than 4,000 people have stepped up to the mic to tell a seven-minute, purportedly true tale.