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A Travel Guide to Exploring Route 40, America’s First Highway

Sorry Route 66, but no other national highway is as consequential as U.S. 40, known as “Main Street of America," which celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

On The Town

Weekend Lineup: Oct. 2-4

The best ways to spend your weekend in Charm City.

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The List: October 2026

From the New/Next Film Festival and Blaq Pride to Doors Open Baltimore and Halloween at the MD Science Center, here are the happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

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History & Politics

In 1916, Harry Houdini Escaped a Straitjacket Dangled Above a Packed Baltimore Street

The legendary performer’s most famous local appearance, 110 years ago this month, drew 50,000 people to one of downtown’s busiest intersections.