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How Baltimore Orgs are Showing Up for Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown
A guide to free and discounted meals, admission, and other noteworthy resources—whether you're among those affected or looking for ways to support.
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Inside Carmelo Anthony’s ‘House of Melo’ at The Pratt
The Central Library has become a canvas for the NBA icon’s Baltimore story, told through sneakers, soundtracks, and the spirit of the city. Here's what you can't miss.
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Local Youth Robotics Club Qualifies for National and World Championships
Cross Country Elementary/Middle’s RoboEagles team is raising funds to attend a Texas competition in April.
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Where to Donate Clothes and Other Items From Your Spring Closet Cleanout
Local organization expert Ashley Ingraham Watts shares her favorite local donation destinations.
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How Education in Prison Changed William Freeman’s Life
After earning a degree from The Goucher Prison Education Partnership, Freeman now empowers fellow formerly incarcerated students in his role at The Education Trust.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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New ‘Baltimore Beat’ Boxes Double as Exchange Sites for Community Wellness Items
The bi-weekly’s distribution boxes encourage locals to grab a newspaper, donate what they can, and take what they need.
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Scrubbing Baltimore’s Marble Steps Was My Very First Job
Some kids have a paper route. Others shovel snow. But marble step scrubbing in Highlandtown goes a long way back in my family.
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How Actress Rachel Hilson’s Baltimore Roots Influence Her Work Today
The BSA alum will return to her alma mater this week to serve as honorary chair of the school's annual 'Expressions' showcase.
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The Mount Vernon Virtuosi is Much More Than a Chamber Orchestra
How Peabody professor Amit Peled is changing the community through classical music—while also working to keep his students in town after graduation.
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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.
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Deer Park, MD Was Once an Elite Vacationland—Thanks in Part to its Famous Water
Now little more than a sleepy whistle-stop, it’s part of an unlikely tale intertwined with the Baltimore railroad, the Appalachian Mountains, and Maryland history.
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Artist James Evans Uses Photographs and Words to Combat Prejudice in Nature
“People don’t expect for brown and Black people to be in these spaces,” says Evans, a photographer, poet, author, and nonprofit founder.
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Baltimore School for the Arts Debuts a Student-Run Newspaper
The online 'BSA Muse' covers everything from school happenings to citywide issues and even features op-eds.
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New in Town
Harbor Point announces its latest offerings in dining, living, and lifestyle.
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What’s the Story Behind the Mini Japanese Firetruck Roaming Around Town?
Meet Yama—the tiny red spectacle brought to Baltimore by a local attorney.
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Will the Harm from Baltimore’s Highway to Nowhere Ever Be Repaired?
In the late 1960s, Baltimore began demolishing Black neighborhoods to make room for the ill-fated expressway.
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Mystic Burrito Brings West Coast-Inspired Eats to Highlandtown
The new shop from neighborhood native Alex Sushko—who spent nearly 30 years in California—serves worldly takes on classic Mexican fare.
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Arena Players, The Oldest Black Theater in America, Continues to Set the Stage at 70
When the theater debuted during an era of civil rights resistance in 1953, it was uncertain if it would survive a single season. Now, it's embarking on its seventh decade.
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Non-Cringe Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day This Year
From cardmaking tutorials to Galentine's Day dance parties, here are the can't-miss events for those looking to break (up) with tradition.
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The List: February 2023
From 'Les Misérables' at The Hippodrome to a Psycho Killers show at Union Collective, here are the local events to pencil in this month.
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The Peppermill Celebrates 40 Years of Stiff Drinks and Camaraderie
The beloved Lutherville restaurant—known in many circles as “God’s Waiting Room"—has attracted an older clientele ever since opening in 1982.
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Neighborhood Fiber Co. Aims to Weave Positive Social Change
More than a yarn store, the firehouse-turned-production-studio on Eutaw Street downtown prioritizes its activism efforts—which only continue to grow.
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Penn Station is Once Again on the Verge of Rebirth. Will It Finally Succeed?
The vision for the landmark—to improve travel in and out of Baltimore, but also connect the entire city—is more ambitious than ever.
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GameChanger: Michael Battle
We catch up with the CEO of Restoring Inner City Hope (RICH).
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The Bold and the Brilliant: Six Baltimoreans Who Changed Everything
The impacts of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers have been felt well beyond the city.
