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POV: In the Crowd at Subscape, Baltimore’s DIY Music Fest

Across three days and two venues, local photographer Josh Sisk captured the energy of the city's iconic underground scene.

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The Historic ‘Pride of Baltimore II’ Celebrates 50 Years

An ambassador for local maritime history, the schooner has spent this summer honoring its past and celebrating its future.

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The List: September 2026

From painter Jerrell Gibbs' first major solo exhibit and Ottobar's 29th anniversary party to the Baltimore Book Festival and Charm City Live, here are the happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

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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.