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The Baltimore Area’s Best Swimming Holes
Take a dip and cool off at these local swimming spots.
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The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Baltimore’s Waterfront Promenade on Foot
More than 100 fun things to do on the 7.5-mile urban stroll from Canton to Locust Point—and a bit further to Fort McHenry.
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The Mighty Oyster
Maryland's most weird and wonderful seafood in the midst of a major comeback.
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Beautiful Destinations to Experience Fall Foliage in Baltimore and Beyond
Grab your camera and get in the seasonal spirit at these leaf-peeping spots.
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Aquatic Organizations Work to Make Baltimore’s Marine Debris Disappear
Events planned throughout the fall aim to clean up local waterways and preserve biodiversity. Here’s how you can help.
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GameChanger: Imani Black
We catch up with the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture.
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Inaugural Bay Paddle Traverses the Chesapeake
The weekend’s standup paddleboard event is fundraising for the estuary.
Health & Wellness
Officials Work to Keep “Forever Chemicals” Out of Baltimore’s Water
New Abell Foundation report shows a mixed bag for city drinking water.
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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2025
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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Bay Window
Photographer Jay Fleming captures the world of water on the Chesapeake.
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New Food Waste Pilot Program Wants to Change How Baltimoreans Think About Composting
Almost a month in, residents are taking advantage of the city’s new food scrap drop-off sites.
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Baltimore Greenway Trails Network Aims to Connect City Neighborhoods
Once complete, JHU students could walk to Lake Montebello, cyclists could cruise between Druid Hill and Leakin Parks, or Bayview residents could take their dogs to Canton.
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Crab Fest’s Clash of the Crabs 2025
Let's get crackin'! Vote for your favorites now.
History & Politics
Playland
Ocean City has changed dramatically over the past century, but it’s always been about family and fun.
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Is Maryland Becoming the New Tornado Alley?
“It looks like the mothership approaching,” says Jeff Halverson, referring to the ominous green-hued storm that touched down in 2019 in Howard County.
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Crab Country: An Insatiable Quest on the Chesapeake Bay
From bay to table, our iconic blue crabs are the pride and joy of the Chesapeake.
History & Politics
No Longer Underground
Historical sites along Maryland’s active Underground Railroad are being rediscovered.
Arts & Culture
Six Places to Catch Outdoor Movies Around Baltimore This Summer
The open-air tradition returns with feature films for the whole family to enjoy.
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What Dog Owners (and Their Pups) Can Expect When Bark Social Arrives in Canton
Vacant lot will soon transform into a dog bar with monitored playspace, eats, drinks, and events.
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Baltimore’s Anonymous "Bike Blaze Guy" Comes Clean
Recently retired, John McDonald has passed his stencils off to a team of bicycle advocates.
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GameChanger: Morgan Grove
We catch up with the research forester with the Baltimore Field Station and U.S. Forest Service.
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America in Miniature
From the sands of Worcester to the mountains of Garrett, the retro Maryland slogan remains truer than ever.
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Destination: Baltimore County
Here’s a primer on one of the premier playgrounds in the region.
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Laura Beth Resnick is Sowing Her Seeds at Butterbee Farm
The owner of the five-acre flower farm near Pikesville likes being her own boss.
