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Thirteen Famous (and Nearly Famous) Waypoints on the Road to America’s Founding
In honor of America’s original 13 colonies, we’ve collected a baker’s dozen regional destinations—all relatively close to Baltimore—worth visiting during this celebratory season.
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The Pleasure of Eating Local
How finding food close to home impacted one writer’s plate—and point of view.
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The Middle Branch is in the Midst of a Shoreline Renaissance
An innovative project aims to restore the long-lost wetlands—and reconnect South Baltimore communities in the process.
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At Camp Small, City Foresters Give Local Trees a Second Life
The zero-waste reclamation site in Cold Spring transforms fallen city trees into everything from lumber and mulch to tables and playgrounds.
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Cape Charles is a Best-Kept-Secret Beach Getaway on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
If you’re seeking an escape to an out-of-the-way Chesapeake beach town without the traffic, this tiny slice of solitude is a perfect place to spend time.
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Camp: Where Summer Builds Character
A guide to help your child have the best summer ever.
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Magnet Fishing Meetups Catch On in Fells Point
Historian Evan Woodard spearheads the initiative to retrieve forgotten objects from city waterways.
Health & Wellness
GameChanger: Nicole Baumgarth
We catch up with the director of the Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tickborne Diseases Research and Education Institute.
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Deer Park, MD Was Once an Elite Vacationland—Thanks in Part to its Famous Water
Now little more than a sleepy whistle-stop, it’s part of an unlikely tale intertwined with the Baltimore railroad, the Appalachian Mountains, and Maryland history.
Arts & Culture
Artist James Evans Uses Photographs and Words to Combat Prejudice in Nature
“People don’t expect for brown and Black people to be in these spaces,” says Evans, a photographer, poet, author, and nonprofit founder.
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Gearing Up
A look at what trends are driving today’s auto industry and how to get the most out of your vehicle.
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Penn Station is Once Again on the Verge of Rebirth. Will It Finally Succeed?
The vision for the landmark—to improve travel in and out of Baltimore, but also connect the entire city—is more ambitious than ever.
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The Conowingo Dam is One of the Best Spots in the U.S. for Seeing Bald Eagles
From November through January, eagle-eyed birdwatchers arrive from far-flung destinations to view hundreds of the birds that have migrated from New York and Canada.
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Meet the Guy Behind 34th Street’s First-Ever Hanukkah House
Thanks to Joshua Lamont, the storied block includes a fitting homage to the Festival of Lights.
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Destination Style Close to Home
Delight in a curated collection of wedding venues on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
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Eight Great Ice Festivals Within Three Hours Drive of Baltimore
Cure cabin fever with these regional frosty festivals.
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Meet the Keepers Closely Monitoring the Health of Baltimore’s Waterways
Alice Volpitta and Theaux Le Gardeur spend as much time monitoring contamination levels as they do advocating for clean water and holding polluters accountable.
Food & Drink
Migrash Farm Puts Its Hallowed Ground Before Its Harvest
The Baltimore County farm—whose name means “field” in Hebrew—sows a sustainable future by prioritizing environment over output.
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Meet the New Faces of Farming in Baltimore
Through the seeds they plant, these individuals and their organizations are giving back to the community.
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Black Yield Institute, and Other Grassroots Organizations, Help Bring Food Justice to Baltimore City
Farmers and neighborhood advocates work directly with government officials to reshape the politics around food, land, and freedom.
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Goats Returning to BMA Slope Friday to Clear Excess Vegetation
A new cohort of four-legged landscapers will make headway on the project that began in 2020.
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Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III Creates Black-Owned Food Systems to Reduce Food Insecurity
After 14 years, Brown recently stepped down as a senior pastor to work full time for the Black Church Food Security Network—a nonprofit he founded that connects Black churches and their gardens with Black farmers.
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Blast This Playlist If You’re Road-Tripping to the Oceans Calling Festival This Weekend
Editor's Note: Sadly, the event has been canceled due to weather. Though you likely won't need it for a road trip across the bridge, let our playlist be a reminder of the epic lineup planned for the inaugural Ocean City fest.
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The Top 10 Foods You Need to Be Eating at The Maryland Renaissance Festival
We help narrow down the (seemingly endless) snack options around Revel Grove.
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A Long Weekend in Pittsburgh Made Us Forget All About That Other Football Team
No matter your feelings regarding the Steelers—it’s a city that’s impossible not to fall in love with.
