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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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The American Prison Writing Archive Moves to Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University takes over the country’s largest digital collection of writings by incarcerated people, which are all accessible to the public.
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For the Lost or Missing in Maryland, These Search Dogs Really Are Humankind’s Best Friend
While some might think it's police K9 units that accept the call, it's really volunteer dog lovers with a dedication to service—like those with Chesapeake Search Dogs.
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Po Tung Oriental Grocery is a Staple in Baltimore’s Near-Vanished Chinatown
Not only does owner Jerry Tsang stock the shelves with ingredients from his native China, but he also seeks out items that span the globe, reflecting his diverse customer base.
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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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Baltimore’s Year in Review: 2023
Twenty of the most pivotal events that shaped our community this year, in chronological order.
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Your Charm City Holiday Bucket List
Browse our loaded list—and check it twice—when planning festive activities this holiday season.
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A Local Org is Creating Free Walk-Up Fridges for Anyone in Need
Bmore Community Food's state-of-the-art units are slated to begin distributing boxes of rescued groceries as soon as next year.
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Baltimore Group Holding Gala to Support Car Giveaway on Christmas
Cars with Care is an organization made up of a group of Black-owned business owners who buy, recondition, and donate vehicles to families in need every Christmas.
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Celebrate Preakness!
The 150th running of the Triple Crown Jewel now features a week-long festival.
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Local Wine Company Tipsy Teacher Gives Back to Public Schools
By donating 15 percent of its proceeds to educators in city and county classrooms, the brand aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for teachers and ease the overall exhaustion that comes with the job.
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Bikemore’s One-of-a-Kind Cranksgiving Ride Returns in Its Ninth Year
For local cyclists, the combined bike race, scavenger hunt, and food drive is as synonymous with Thanksgiving in Baltimore as sauerkraut.
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Baltimore Is Getting a Pop-Up Disco Roller Rink This Holiday Season
The Roller Wave, a traveling skate party with a community focus, is coming to the Baltimore Peninsula later this month.
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Wellness, Right Around the Corner
Curio Wellness partners with Viola Brands to open its new Pikesville location in time for 4/20 celebrations.
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How the Enoch Pratt’s African American Department Grew Far Beyond Just Books
The Central Library department—home to everything from microfilm and photography to pamphlets and funeral programs—celebrates its 20-year anniversary this week.
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The Feel-Good: Five Great Things That Happened in Our Area This Month
The best pieces of good news that came out of Baltimore in October—from Jada Pinkett Smith's visit to a plastic bag ban expansion.
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Easton’s Hill Community is One of the Oldest Free Black Neighborhoods in the U.S.
Today, Yvonne Freeman leads tours of the neighborhood where she grew up.
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32nd Street Farmers Market Hosts Inaugural Great Waverly Pie Contest
A look at some of the sweet and savory recipes submitted for the fundraiser, which benefitted two neighborhood organizations.
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Remington’s Iconic Reptile Mural Gets a Fresh Look From Its Original Artist
The Maryland State Arts Council recently awarded a conservation grant for the full restoration of the mural, which has become something of a symbol for its historically working-class neighborhood.
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After 15 Years of Silence, Hilary Phelps Shares Her Story of Sobriety
If you didn’t know that Phelps battled severe addiction, you’d never guess it. But she’s worked a lifetime to get here.
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Artist Chris Stain is Documenting the History of Graffiti in Baltimore
Stain contributed to the city’s acclaimed 2012 Open Walls project.
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The Feel Good: Five Great Things That Happened in Our Area This Month
The best pieces of good news that came out of Baltimore in September—from André De Shields' street dedication to a greenlight for a new city compost facility.
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This Catonsville Entrepreneur Wants to Take the Uncertainty Out of Cannabis
Summit Wellness owner Kalpesh Shah knows that dispensaries can be intimidating, so his goal is to make his shop as informative and accessible as possible.
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Forty Years Ago, a Dozen Neighbors Became the Keepers of Wyman Park Dell
Throughout the decades, the volunteer-run Friends of Wyman Park Dell has grown to include more than 100 members who maintain and preserve the community greenspace.
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The Baltimore Peace Movement in Photos
Photojournalist J.M. Giordano shares images from his new book, which documents 10 years of peace advocacy in Baltimore.
