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Where to Trunk or Treat With the Kids This Spooky Season
These Halloween happenings invite families to post up in a parking lot, pop their trunks, and pass out candy to little ones tailgate-style.
Education & Family
What’s It Like for Father-Son Cardiologists to Work in the Same Hospital?
The answer—from Drs. Stephen and Jeremy Pollock of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center—might surprise you.
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Back-to-School Giveaways, Haircuts, and Free Family Fun to Start the Year Off Strong
As the countdown to the classroom begins, the local community is ready to support with free school supplies, resource fairs, wellness services, and end-of-summer festivals.
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Local Teen Publishes a Children’s Book Encouraging Kindness and Inclusivity
Inspired by her younger sister who lives with Down syndrome, Ava K. Perlin’s book 'One in a Millieon' is making an impact.
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A Pro Golf Tournament Connects Local Caddies to College
All proceeds from the annual BMW Championship—returning to Caves Valley Golf Course in Owings Mills Aug. 12-17—fund caddie scholarships.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.
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Photo Essay: The Thrill of Mini Golf in Maryland
Photographer Justin Tsucalas captures the odd beauty of some of the state's oldest courses, as well as the eye-popping kitsch of the splashier ones.
Arts & Culture
Where to Watch Outdoor Movies Around Baltimore This Summer
Grab your popcorn, spread out a blanket, and enjoy flicks beneath the stars at some of the area’s greatest gathering spots and greenspaces.
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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up the Sky Around Baltimore
Your guide to community parades, festivals, and shimmering shows happening for the holiday.
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AI in Baltimore Schools: Academic Innovation or Sophisticated Cheating?
With generative AI tools at their fingertips, local students and teachers get familiar with its risks and rewards.
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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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Building STEPS Helps Students Become the First in Their Family to Graduate College
With a mission of addressing a lack of diversity in the science and technology fields, the org helps underrepresented local youth graduate from college and ultimately become STEM professionals.
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Dr. Nancy Grasmick is Nurturing Ethical Leadership Across Baltimore
In the three years since the former State Superintendent's namesake leadership institute was founded at Towson University, it has welcomed about 2,700 participants from various local organizations.
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Arts Every Day Prioritizes Equitable Access to the Arts in Baltimore City Schools
Executive director Julia Di Bussolo works to ensure students have all of the resources they need to be artists, leaders, advocates, makers, and supporters of the arts.
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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.
Education & Family
What’s Really Behind Baltimore’s Teacher Shortage?
A national study conducted last year found that more than half of parents were concerned that teachers were burned out and 65 percent questioned their school’s ability to have qualified teachers in the classroom. Locally, these fears aren’t unfounded. Experts and educators weigh in.
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Grief Support Programs at Roberta’s House Let Children Heal at Their Own Pace
The family grief support center offers peer groups, workshops, community outreach, and Camp Erin—the largest national summer bereavement program for youth.
Sports
Volo Kids Foundation Emphasizes the Power of Play
The now-national organization has grown from a small free flag football league in Herring Run to over 45,000 kids playing multiple sports under the guidance of almost 10,000 volunteers.
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The Coolest Playgrounds in the Baltimore Area
Our roundup of some of the most unique parks in the city and beyond, from themed playspaces to inclusive areas fit for children of all abilities.
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Hop to These Family-Friendly Easter Egg Hunts This Weekend
Throw on a pair of ears and watch your little ones run around to collect prizes at these area events.
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Teaching Your Kid to Drive
Baby books mark all those important milestones—first word, first steps, first food, but what about the milestones that suck the breath out of your body and make it hard for you to function?
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No Longer In Its Infancy, ShareBaby Hits Double Digits
As the nonprofit celebrates 10 years of helping to meet the basic needs of Baltimore's most vulnerable families, it's also planning for growth.
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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.
