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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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Two Sisters Become the Next Generation to Milk Cows at Broom’s Bloom Dairy
Only 15 dairy farms remain in Harford County, compared to 33 in 2002 and 54 in 1997.
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GameChangers: Donzell Brown Jr. and Rona Kobell
We catch up with the co-founders of The Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative.
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Thanks to The Pandemic, People Are Flocking to a New Trend: Backyard Chicken-Raising
An estimated 12 million people in the U.S. now own backyard chickens. Here's why:
Arts & Culture
Local Artist Katie Pumphrey Just Swam the English Channel–Again
The MICA grad talks to us about her rigorous training, jellyfish stings, and how open-water swimming influences her art.
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How Erin Douglas Cultivated an Inclusive Desert Community at Burning Man
Since 2018, the local artist's 'Black Burner Project' has been documenting people of color and driving inclusivity at the Nevada festival.
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Two Local Women Bike Across the Country to Support Cancer Patients
Cyclists riding to raise money for The Ulman Foundation share their "why."
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The Northern Snakehead: Ugly to Look At, But Delicious and Sustainable to Eat
As the invasive fish permeates our ecosystem, chefs and experts weigh in on how to prepare it.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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The Pawpaw, America’s Largest Edible Fruit, Grows Quietly in Baltimore
The evolution of this enigmatic native fruit has been that of an underdog success story. Not just for the past few decades, but over centuries—even millennia.
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How Frederick Law Olmsted’s Principles Shaped Baltimore Parks
Celebrating the father of American landscape architecture on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
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How Baltimore Tree Trust Plans to Grow The City’s Tree Canopy
The city’s tree-planting contractor takes a public health approach to connecting communities.
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Street Art in the Heart of the Shenandoah
How Waynesboro, Virginia, is becoming the hip hub for muralists from around the world
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Governor Hogan Announces Funding for Final Phase of Bay Bridge Study
A third span, replacement bridge, or bridge tunnel? The forthcoming analysis will determine what exactly that future crossing could look like.
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Fifty Years After Hurricane Agnes, Office of Sustainability Preps for Baltimore’s Next Big Storm
A team of women is readying the city for future natural disasters, which are expected to become more frequent, more severe, and less predictable in the face of climate change.
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Local Farmers Weigh In on the Splendor of Home Mushroom Cultivation
Everything you need to know about the trend, which allows you to grow close to a pound of fresh mushrooms without ever setting foot outside.
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Berlin, Maryland, Might Just Be The Coolest Small Town in America
There are few better fresh-air respites in the state than the tiny town just a stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ladew Topiary Gardens Rings in Spring with Return of Beloved Garden Festival
On May 7, the Monkton festival celebrates its 14th year with everything from blossoms to antiques.
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Floating Wetlands Show Possibility of Inner Harbor Restoration
Checking in on the ecological initiative by the National Aquarium, whose team continues to study the patches of ground you’ve likely seen drifting in the water.
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Make a Difference This Earth Day With These Local Cleanups and Events
Tree planting, park cleanups, and more environmental initiatives to protect the planet.
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Hop Over to These Easter Egg Hunts in Baltimore
We tracked down the local hunts so you can focus on finding eggs.
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Trusted Tips If You’re Planning to Plant a Tree This Spring
Local experts share their best advice.
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Hillside Park Will Be the Largest New Green Space Baltimore Has Seen in Years
North Baltimore community leaders weigh in on what they hope to see at the park, slated to open in 2023.
