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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.

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Open & Shut: Carpet Cafe; Foraged; One-Eyed Mike’s; The Rockwell

The latest restaurant openings, closings, and recent news.

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Maryland Native ‘Simpsons’ Writer Bill Oakley Brings Regional Foods Dinner to Mobtown Ballroom

The guy behind “Steamed Hams” now explores hyper-local dishes with his “American Culinary Curiosity” dinner series.

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