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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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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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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up the Sky Around Baltimore
Grab your lawn chairs and check out our guide to the best shimmering shows happening for the holiday.
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What It’s Actually Like to Swim in the Inner Harbor
On Sunday morning, 150 swimmers—many appropriately sporting crab floaties and Orioles gear—intentionally leapt off the dock at Bond Street Wharf. Among them was our own research editor Amy Scattergood.
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Baltimore City’s Chief Administrator Aims to Keep the City Running Smoothly
From traffic signal optimization to trash in roadways, Faith Leach is strengthening the systems put in place for municipal work.
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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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Tom Himes Has Coached Countless Swimmers to the Peak of Their Potential
The renowned North Baltimore Aquatic Club launched the careers of Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and Beth Botsford—both of whom Himes coached when they were kids.
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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth Around Baltimore This Week
From bingo nights and Black History lectures to live music and the city's annual AFRAM festival, here are 10 events to commemorate the holiday.
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Rabbi Jessy Dressin Helms a New Community Crossroads Near Druid Hill Park
Inspired by Sixth & I—Washington, D.C.'s nondenominational arts hub in a historic synagogue—Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh will offer programming focused on building community relationships.
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These Made-in-Baltimore Dog Treats Are Something to Bark About
The Arbutus-based Baltimore Dog Bakery specializes in natural goodies for your pup.
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One-Time “Cowboys of the Sky” Recall Working on the Key Bridge
“It was a monument...the last vestige of an era when generations worked at Bethlehem Steel, GM, and Lever Brothers," says former Key Bridge ironworker Buddy Cefalu, 75. “I just hope I live long enough to see it rebuilt and the first car go across.”
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Get to Know the GameChanger: Hyesook Chung
The president of the Baltimore Civic Fund spearheads everyday services like pothole repair and snow cleanup, as well as larger projects like regional recycling efforts and bridging the digital divide.
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Who Exactly Is Natalie Wynn?
The social media famous Baltimorean posts provocative, wildly entertaining YouTube videos that have earned her millions of fans—and her fair share of haters, too.
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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2025
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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Ten Things That Make Camden Yards The Best in MLB
Our list of insider tips, can't-miss attractions, and perennial favorites at Oriole Park this season.
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In the Wake of Key Bridge Collapse, Pastor Rashad Singletary Let His Faith Guide Him
When the bridge came town on that fateful Tuesday, the pastor at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in nearby Turner Station sprang into action to unite the community.
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Preakness Weekend Recap: Faces on Film
Rain and mud couldn’t dampen the energy at Pimlico. Contributing photographer J.M. Giordano captures the spirit of those attending:
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New Owners “Waltz In” to Baltimore’s Oldest Karaoke Bar
Say hello to the fresh faces preserving the history of Walt's Inn—Canton's beloved, century-old dive.
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Rites of Spring: Pickup Basketball Has a Storied History in Baltimore. Is it Fading?
"We linked up together and formed bonds with people we would never talk to under any other circumstance," reflects author D. Watkins, "and then from park to park, we balled harder than the sun shined."
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Meet the Runner Who Has Wandered Every Street in Baltimore
Michael Lisicky recently crossed off the final stretches of his eight-month endeavor, which allowed him to get more deeply acquainted with the city's many neighborhoods.
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This Baltimore Mom Turned a Family Trip to the Farmers Market Into a Lifelong Tradition
To honor her late father, lovingly known as "Farmer Bill," Erica Wood forged a meaningful connection with the Baltimore Farmers Market beneath the JFX.
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Baltimore Women Are Making Their Way Into Traditionally Male-Dominated Trades
The Baltimore metro area recently ranked fourth in the nation for the highest number of women in the construction industry. Here's why that matters:
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The Good Die Young: Grappling with the Moral Ramifications of Horse Racing
Over the past decade, 342 racehorses have been euthanized in Maryland, mirroring a tragedy that plays out across the country.
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Where to Pitch In for Earth Day Around Baltimore
Show your gratitude for our community greenspaces at these fun cleanups and environmental events.
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Former Afghan Refugee Set to Graduate from the University of Baltimore School of Law
The fourth-year law student is from a village in the Kunduz Province, which didn’t even have a public school until U.S. troops dislodged the Taliban around 2003. She’ll take the Maryland bar exam in July.
