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Off the Eaten Path
Pretty Persian Plates are the Focus at This New Restaurant in Ellicott City
The spot serves up serious aesthetics (think: lovely glassware, kababs and tahdig on silver trays, and thoughtful garnishes) that are uncommon in strip-mall dining.
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The Creative Alliance’s ‘Die Hard’ Movie Night Has Become a Baltimore Holiday Tradition
Hosts Jen Marsh and Heather Keating will present their wildly popular interactive screening of the cult-classic action film on Dec. 6.
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Ten Years Ago, Devin Allen’s Baltimore Uprising Photo Made the Cover of ‘Time,’ Launching His Singular Career
He was only the third amateur photographer to ever land the front page, but Allen didn’t care about the acclaim. What mattered was that his pictures had not been reframed to fit some pre-existing reputation of his hometown.
News & Community
Rites of Spring: Pickup Basketball Has a Storied History in Baltimore. Is it Fading?
"We linked up together and formed bonds with people we would never talk to under any other circumstance," reflects author D. Watkins, "and then from park to park, we balled harder than the sun shined."
Arts & Culture
D. Watkins’ Latest Book Examines The Toxic Masculine Culture in Which He Was Raised
We caught up with the 'New York Times' best-selling author to discuss 'Black Boy Smile,' out now.
Arts & Culture
Carmelo Anthony and D. Watkins’ New Book Chronicles Basketball Star’s Baltimore Upbringing
We talk to the authors about 'Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,' a compelling coming-of-age story set largely around Baltimore’s rec centers and schools.
GameChangers
Reaching Back
Three local luminaries weigh in on the city, on their calling, and on Baltimore’s kids.
Arts District
My Favorite Baltimore Books of 2019
Through literature this year, we’ve taken journeys to learn more about our world and city.
The Chatter
City Council Seeks to Address Trauma Crisis Among Baltimore Children
More than 56 percent of city children have experienced one or more major traumatic events.
News & Community
Coming Clean
Baltimore’s “squeegee kids” have been a source of hot debate and off-and-on concern for decades.
Arts District
Culture Club: D. Watkins, TT The Artist’s New Doc, and Pride at Creative Alliance
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
Arts & Culture
D. Watkins Talks New Book ‘We Speak for Ourselves’
The New York Times best-selling author is back with another fresh take of life in East Baltimore.
The Chatter
One-Hundred Black Men in Baltimore Offer Their “Take on America” Tonight
First episode in a new OZY Media Town Hall series focused on race in the U.S. airs this evening.
Arts District
Check Out The Lineup For This Year’s Baltimore Book Festival
Literary festival celebrates its 21st year, and returns to the Inner Harbor in September.
Arts & Culture
Book Reviews: May 2016
The latest from D. Watkins, Firmin DeBrabander, and Laura Lippman.
News & Community
What's Next?
An essay by D. Watkins on the importance of mentoring black youth and becoming a voice for the future.
Arts District
CityLit Festival Grows, Turns Focus On Social Justice
Event’s 13th year to feature poet Claudia Rankine and new locations.
