Residents of the Southwest Baltimore locale—named for its purple spring blooms—prize their community’s diversity, neighborly bonds, recently renovated elementary/middle school, and 10-acre park.
Raba's new family spot in Stoneleigh is intentionally at the opposite end of the culinary spectrum as Clavel, the hip Remington taquería that earned him national attention. But he runs both kitchens with same level of authority, compassion, and attention to his own history.
'The Hottest Blaze in Town,' on view at CCBC through June 15, documents the life and legacy of Baltimore’s most famous burlesque star.
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If Young’s relationship with Hollywood were a Facebook status, it would read: “It’s complicated.”
As a Vietnam vet, former Black Panther, and father of a literary superstar, Paul Coates has lived a life reminiscent of the great literature he publishes.
The latest from Ta-Nehisi Coates and Marian Crotty.
The latest from Anne Tyler and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Our year-end review of literature related to Baltimore.
Baltimore-born writer will appear at Johns Hopkins tonight
Baltimore native gets to live childhood dream
The latest from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Laura Amy Schlitz, and D. Watkins.
We talked to the writer about his new book, inspiration of James Baldwin, and reaction to Freddie Gray's death.