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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Gervonta Davis
West Baltimore’s own was bruised, but not beaten in longest fight of his pro career.
The 24-year-old West Baltimore native brings the first world title fight to the city in over 80 years.