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Review: The Wren Perfects the Pub in Fells Point

From the team behind Le Comptoir du Vin, The Wren is warm, intimate, and in many ways, out of time—no QR codes, no Spotify soundtracks, no reservations or even table service—which is what makes it so transportive.

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An Ode to the Orange Crush: Maryland’s (Now Official) Drink of Summer

On June 1, the citrusy refresher will formally become our state cocktail. But it has been, unofficially, for at least 40 years now—with Ocean City being the drink's epicenter, and in many ways, where it all began.

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Jesse Dortzbach Shares the Magic of Making a Good Cigar

Meet the proprietor of Dortzbach Cigars, a one-man operation that sells custom-made, hand-rolled stogies and offers classes in Baltimore County.

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Weekend Lineup: November 8-10

The best things to do in Baltimore this weekend.

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Bands to Watch at Brilliant Baltimore

These local acts will be performing live throughout the one-of-a-kind festival.

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Weekend Lineup: November 1-3

The best things to do in Baltimore this weekend.

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Karyn Parsons Appearing at Baltimore Book Festival

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air actress talks becoming an author, process, and spinoff reports.

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Six of Light City’s Most Instagrammable Installations

Light City/Book Festival kicks off Nov. 1 with plenty of exhibits perfect for your grid.

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How to Customize Your Brilliant Baltimore Experience

Our activity-based guide to the first-of-its-kind festival taking over the Inner Harbor November 1-10.