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Open & Shut: Marta al Mare; Oohhs & Aahhs; Silver Queen Cafe
We break down the latest restaurant openings, closings, and more news from the local food scene.
Then and Now
Afternoon Tea Service is Piping Hot at These Local Spots
You can find the thoroughly English experience—think: a strong brew and a scone with clotted cream and lemon curd—in places as diverse as a historic restaurant, a cozy tea room, and a cocktail-inspired hotel bar if you know where to look.
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Then and Now: Washington Monument
Located in historic Mt. Vernon Square, the surrounding grassy knolls have hosted FlowerMart, the Baltimore Book Festival, and, of course, the monument's annual holiday lighting.
News & Community
Then and Now: Inner Harbor
There remains no more tangible evidence of Baltimore’s transformation from industrial port town to modern city and tourist destination than the Inner Harbor
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Then and Now: Homes
Range farther afield and the city’s diverse architecture becomes apparent, from narrow row houses to Guilford’s stately mansions.
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Then and Now: The 'Burbs
Many of the city's surrounding communities, blossomed into true “streetcar suburbs”
Food & Drink
Then and Now: Restaurants + Bars
In Baltimore, we’ve witnessed transformations in both our dining culture and drinking scene in recent years.
Food & Drink
Then and Now: Public Markets
Baltimore’s public market system is the oldest, still operating public market network in the U.S.
History & Politics
Then and Now: Transportation
The efficient movement of people, goods, and services is central to the function of any city—forever facing new challenges and demanding new solutions.
News & Community
Then and Now: Stadiums
Few institutions have a larger place in the hearts of Baltimoreans than the ballparks of our hometown teams.
News & Community
Then and Now: Parks + Recreation
With the city swelling amid the mid-19th century Industrial Revolution, Baltimoreans sought the beauty and benefits of the natural world.
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Then and Now: Industry
For more than 300 years, the Port of Baltimore has been the center of industry for the state.
News & Community
Then & Now
The harbor communities continue to change, but the vestiges of the old neighborhoods are still shaping Baltimore.
History & Politics
Then & Now: Essay
The harbor communities continue to change, but the vestiges of the old neighborhoods are still shaping Baltimore.
Food & Drink
We’ve Come a Long Way, Hon
Over the decades, Baltimore’s dining options have grown—and we can thank the ’90s.
Style & Shopping
Prepping for Preakness
You want to look classic, but not like you’re attending a period costume party. Here are three ways to pull off that “old-meets-new” look come race day.
