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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 Writer McKay Jenkins Spreads the Environmental Gospel Through Both Action and Words
The journalism professor, urban farmer, and lifelong outdoorsman melds his subject-matter expertise with lived experience.
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The Baltimore Area’s Best Swimming Holes
Take a dip and cool off at these local swimming spots.
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Community Mourns West Baltimore Arabber Bilal Abdullah, Fatally Shot by Police
Family, friends, and neighbors gather at a vigil for the second-generation arabber, who was killed in an Upton altercation with BPD this week.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace Is Leading the Department Into a New Era
After multiple firefighter deaths in a span of two years, Wallace—who managed the city’s immediate response to the Key Bridge disaster—is using data and tech to protect both citizens and first responders.
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The Best Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth Around Baltimore This Week
From food and film screenings to block parties and Black-owned vendor markets—plus the city’s annual AFRAM festival—here's how to commemorate the holiday.
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Anatomy of a Baltimore Rowhome
A love letter to our city's most defining architectural gem.
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Local Tech Luminary Rebecca Rosenberg Created an App to Help People with Low Vision
The founder of ReBokeh—“like a photo-editing app for real life”—shines a light on Baltimore’s thriving tech scene.
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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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How to Plan a Fantastic Baltimore Father’s Day
From crabs and harbor golf to Bohs and O's, here are a few ideas to make the day one to remember.
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Pride Guide: Spectacular Events Celebrating 50 Years of Baltimore Pride
All month long, the city will be awash with a rainbow’s array of parties, performances, and fundraisers paying homage to Pride’s humble beginnings in Mt. Vernon in 1975.
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Charm City Derby Set for Saturday Night at Patterson Park’s Utz Field
Baltimore’s rival amateur soccer clubs, Christos FC and Baltimore City F.C., continue the city’s longstanding soccer tradition while pushing for a local pro team.
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New in Town
Harbor Point announces its latest offerings in dining, living, and lifestyle.
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Jesse Dortzbach Shares the Magic of Making a Good Cigar
Meet the proprietor of Dortzbach Cigars, a one-man operation that sells custom-made, hand-rolled stogies and offers classes in Baltimore County.
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Good Contrivance Farm is an Oasis for Visiting Writers—and the Man Who Runs It
How Ron Tanner turned a ramshackle property into a six-acre writers retreat in Historic Reisterstown.
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Get a Pistachio Latte, Adopt a Kitten at Fells Point’s New Cat Café
At Affogatto, owner Tony Cusimano offers a place where you can sip local coffee while playing with rescued, adoptable felines.
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Men’s Fashion Shines at Preakness
A moment for the fellas' fits that caught our eye at Pimlico this year.
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Photos: The People and Pageantry of Preakness 150
At a sunny sendoff for Pimlico, photojournalist J.M. Giordano spent the day capturing Preakness's many personalities.
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Photo Essay: Celebrating 150 Years of the Preakness Stakes
An inside look at the yearly pageant—from the horses and jockeys to the partiers in the infield—through photojournalist J.M. Giordano's black-and-white lens.
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Preakness Parties, Events, and Specials to Celebrate its 150th Year
The city is bursting with big hats and Black-Eyed Susans in anticipation of the milestone.
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Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele Talks Politics and New MSNBC Show
With a new prime-time cable show launching tonight, former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele discusses current Maryland and national politics.
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Six Spots to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Baltimore and Beyond
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, Baltimoreans are gearing up for a long weekend fiesta.
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Fortieth Annual Fallen Heroes Day to Honor Marylanders Who Selflessly Lost Their Lives
For four decades, the ceremony at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens has commemorated the lives and work of first responders who passed away in the line of duty, while also providing comfort to their families.
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Runners Run Takes an Inclusive Approach to Uniting the Local Running Community
After noticing a lack of representation at Baltimore races, former NFL defensive end Lo Johnson co-founded the group as “a safe space for all people who want to come and work out,” especially Black runners.
