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The Historic ‘Pride of Baltimore II’ Celebrates 50 Years
An ambassador for local maritime history, the schooner has spent this summer honoring its past and celebrating its future.
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Erricka Bridgeford is Baltimore’s High Priestess of Peace
Years before the city's homicide rate began its historic drop, the beloved activist and the Baltimore Peace Movement were seeding change.
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The Middle Branch is in the Midst of a Shoreline Renaissance
An innovative project aims to restore the long-lost wetlands—and reconnect South Baltimore communities in the process.
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At Camp Small, City Foresters Give Local Trees a Second Life
The zero-waste reclamation site in Cold Spring transforms fallen city trees into everything from lumber and mulch to tables and playgrounds.
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The National Aquarium’s Rainforest Exhibit is Back and Better Than Ever
Now reopened after renovations, the Upland Tropical Rain Forest recreates one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems with dozens of exotic plant and animal species.
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Schools Directory
Looking for the best schools in Baltimore? Here’s our guide to finding the right fit for your child.
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Magnet Fishing Meetups Catch On in Fells Point
Historian Evan Woodard spearheads the initiative to retrieve forgotten objects from city waterways.
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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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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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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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Retirement Directory
Looking for the best retirement options in Charm City? The Baltimore Retirement Guide has everything you need for exceptional retirement living.
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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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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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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.
