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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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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.
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Awake Thy Soul: Singing the Centuries-Old ‘Sacred Harp’ in Baltimore
Developed in the late 1700s and early 1800s, shape-note singing soon moved south and west along with the frontier.
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Key Takeaways From Baltimore City’s Overdose Awareness Day
At Red Emma’s last week, Mayor Brandon Scott joined other officials to address the city's opioid crisis.
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Taking the Hassle Out of Healthcare
Concierge medicine makes healthy living possible.
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My Childhood in a Cult: Growing Up in a Controversial Baltimore Religious Community
Now in her late 30s, the author reflects on living within Lamb of God—one of the dozens of covenant communities to take root in the 1970s.
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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 August—from oyster recovery efforts to a neighborhood celebrating two years without violent crime.
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We Asked Noteworthy Baltimoreans to Give Us Their Personal Best Of Baltimore Awards. Here’s What They Said:
Kyle Bradish, Derrick Adams, Jayne Miller, and others share their very favorite things about the city.
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GameChanger: Mark Anthony Thomas
We catch up with the CEO of Greater Baltimore Committee.
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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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Hot August Music Festival Turns 30 This Weekend
Though it's under new ownership, the massive blues and bluegrass festival at Oregon Ridge Park will maintain its ethos.
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Old Westminster Winery’s Drew Baker Searches for a Cure
Diagnosed with leukemia in April 2022, Baker hopes to find a bone marrow donor while amplifying the mission of Be The Match.
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Best of Baltimore: Fun
Our annual celebration of the best that Charm City has to offer.
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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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Best of Baltimore: News
Our annual celebration of the best that Charm City has to offer.
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Volo is Launching a Massive Waterfront Sports Venue at Baltimore Peninsula
Aptly named Volo Beach, the multipurpose complex will host state-of-the-art sports facilities for rec leagues, as well as community entertainment.
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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 July—from an otter pup rescue to new advances in closing the digital divide.
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With Its Junior Scene, Fluid Movement is Forging Intergenerational Connections
Baltimore’s iconic water ballet, returning with a brand new show this weekend, features some youth swimmers performing alongside their mothers and grandmothers.
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Our Favorite Baltimore Hidden Gems
In honor of our annual Best of Baltimore issue, we poll our staff about their personal favorite people, places, and things in the area.
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How The Lot on Harford Road Went from an Old Gas Station to a Community Playground
The landscaped lot in Hamilton-Lauraville is now an event space with perimeter plantings, city-installed bicycle racks, and picnic tables.
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The City That Rides: Meet Bicycling Advocate Shaka Pitts
The co-founder of Baltimore-based advocacy group Black People Ride Bikes now leads the Wednesday-night “Do the Bike Thing” ride.
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After Decades of Not Being Her True Self, WYPR’s Ashley Sterner is Finally Saying Her Name on Air
Before her transition, Sterner’s on-air job and her off-air life were disconnected.
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Happy Nappy Day Encourages Black Baltimoreans to Embrace Their Natural Hair
Returning in its 20th year this weekend, the festival invites locals to get to know natural hair care vendors while enjoying music and food.
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Sustainable City: Six Orgs Working to Make Baltimore Cleaner and Greener
We highlight a few of the many local groups that are moving the needle on improved stewardship of the land, air, and water.
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Duckpin Bowling Rolls On at Stoneleigh Lanes in Towson
The 76-year-old community hangout is now said to be the oldest continuously operating duckpin bowling alley in North America.
