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Is Pratt Street Ale House Still a Solid Stop for a Night Out Downtown?

We pay a long overdue visit to the beer bar, which has been a pre-party spot for O's games and concerts since the ‘90s.

Off the Eaten Path

A New Thai Spot from the Bodhi Corner Family Has Set Up Shop in Stoneleigh

Charm Thai Corner—which took over the space that was previously Nana—features the wonderful coconut-curry noodle soup, khao soi, among other Northern Thai dishes.

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Senator Cory McCray’s Memoir Recounts How an Apprenticeship Changed His Course

At 18, after serving time in juvenile detention, McCray was accepted into a five-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electricians.

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Travel & Outdoors

Now is the Time to Plan a Trip to Cumberland, Maryland

Thanks to a $17-million renovation to its main drag, the scenic Western Maryland city is enjoying new life.