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David Simmons Revives Baltimore’s Hallowed Horror Genre—With a Twist
Why the author's hardboiled horror has afforded him cult status among local literary types and Internet gorehounds alike.
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POV: Inside Maracanã Stadium as the Ravens Clinch an Insane Win in Rio de Janeiro
Contributing photographer Perry Hall captures the energy of The Flock at the international matchup, which was a nail-biter until the last second.
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All of the Sounds I Made Upon Hearing the 2023 Academy Award Nominations
I watch the Oscar nominations on TV the way some people watch a sporting event. I’m very...vocal.
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Movie Review: Living
An aging bureaucrat finds out he’s dying—and realizes he stopped living a long time ago.
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Art Space: Jaz Erenberg’s Lush, Tropical House Mural is a Pick-Me-Up in Upper Fells
The muralist's most personal project yet is a culmination of her Jewish, Black, and Puerto Rican roots.
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Mount Vernon Records is a One-Stop Shop for Local Creatives
Founders aim to be a go-to for vinyl and music merch, but their overall goal is to be "a hub for artists and musicians.”
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Will a Reborn Former Civic Center Finally Make Baltimore a Major Tour Stop?
Despite hosting some of the biggest acts in the game, the recently renamed CFG Bank Arena—undergoing a $200 million renovation—has never been beloved.
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Crystal Moll Gallery Plans Move to Highlandtown in February
After one final show in Federal Hill, the gallery's namesake plein air painter will start her next chapter across the harbor.
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Step Inside the Third-Generation Persian Rug Shop That Stacks History in Mt. Vernon
Dulkerian’s Persian Rug Co. Inc. on Calvert Street is as weathered as its owner’s favorite carpets—and, like them, it endures.
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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll Results 2026
You voted, and now, here are your picks for the best that Baltimore has to offer.
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Sign Painter Sean Danaher Makes the City His Canvas
The artist's work keeps up the tradition of old hand-painted building facades that were once so common in industrial cities like Baltimore.
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Baltimore Filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu Probes the African Immigrant Experience in ‘Nanny’
We caught up with Jusu to discuss her brilliant horror satire, which is now available on Prime Video.
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Twelve Date Ideas That Will Get You Out and About This Winter
We know, we know. The colder it gets, the harder it is to get off of the couch—but these fun spots will inspire you to bundle up and put yourself out there.
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Autumn at the Beach
The Northern Outer Banks is more than a summertime destination.
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Baltimore Writer-Director Elegance Bratton Tells His Own Inspiring Story in ‘The Inspection’
The critically acclaimed, largely autobiographical film follows a gay Black man who joins the Marines in the era of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
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Movie Review: Babylon
Damien Chazelle's love/hate letter to Hollywood is a bit too frenetic for its own good.
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Baltimore Architect Jerome Gray Paints the City in Watercolor
Since 2016, Gray has posted more than 3,300 architectural watercolor sketches—complete with brief histories—on his popular Instagram feed.
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Twelve Nutcracker Performances to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
It's officially sugar plum season. Here's where to view both classic and contemporary takes on the Tchaikovsky tradition:
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Art Space: Lawrence Burney’s Debut Docuseries Flaunts the Region’s Musical Milieu
Conceived in 2020 and directed by Burney, 'Along the Parkway' showcases the regional talent found up and down I-295.
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New BMA Exhibit Points to the Continuing Influence of the Great Migration
BMA contemporary art curator Jessica Bell Brown discusses the diverse, historically informed, and deeply personal works—which are on view through January.
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Casting Director Thea Washington Wants Baltimore to Have its Close-Up
Washington—whose colleagues have been impressed by her devotion to the city—has contributed her talents to shows such as 'We Own This City' and 'The Bachelorette.'
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Baltimore-Filmed ‘3 Blind Mice’ Puts a Millennial Spin on ’90s Black Sitcoms
Mother-daughter duo Imani and Noni Robinson discuss the TV pilot, which is having a wrap party in Mt. Vernon this week.
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BLK Ass Flea Market Founders Spread Black Joy and Black Dollars
The recurring event featuring local Black makers, live music, and family activities returns with a special installment on Black Friday.
