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Holiday Light Shows and Drive-Thru Displays to Check Out in December
From the harbor to Hampden, the Baltimore area is aglow with festive family fun.
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Dr. Nancy Grasmick is Nurturing Ethical Leadership Across Baltimore
In the three years since the former State Superintendent's namesake leadership institute was founded at Towson University, it has welcomed about 2,700 participants from various local organizations.
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Juliet Ames is Worth Her Salt
With her salt box project, the Baltimore-born artist has launched a public art movement.
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Maryland’s First Natural Burial Cemetery Makes Death an Act of Conservation
At Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum in Windsor Mill, "the idea is to care for the dead with minimal environmental impact."
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Fossils and Granite in Baltimore’s Downtown Buildings Reveal Earth’s Ancient Story
The Natural History Society of Maryland leads a 12-stop, 1.5-mile tour examining the city's geological roots.
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Ten Ways to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Around Baltimore
If you're determined to make MLK Day count this year, local organizations are offering plenty of ways to do so.
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The American Prison Writing Archive Moves to Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University takes over the country’s largest digital collection of writings by incarcerated people, which are all accessible to the public.
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Step Into the New Year With These First Day Hikes
Experience the beauty of Maryland’s natural resources by partaking in the New Year’s Day tradition.
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For the Lost or Missing in Maryland, These Search Dogs Really Are Humankind’s Best Friend
While some might think it's police K9 units that accept the call, it's really volunteer dog lovers with a dedication to service—like those with Chesapeake Search Dogs.
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Po Tung Oriental Grocery is a Staple in Baltimore’s Near-Vanished Chinatown
Not only does owner Jerry Tsang stock the shelves with ingredients from his native China, but he also seeks out items that span the globe, reflecting his diverse customer base.
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Baltimore’s Year in Review: 2023
Twenty of the most pivotal events that shaped our community this year, in chronological order.
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Your Charm City Holiday Bucket List
Browse our loaded list—and check it twice—when planning festive activities this holiday season.
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EXTENDED: Junior Achievement 18 Under 18
Nominate an extraordinary student who stands out as a leader or change-maker in their community. Submissions due December 16th!
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A Local Org is Creating Free Walk-Up Fridges for Anyone in Need
Bmore Community Food's state-of-the-art units are slated to begin distributing boxes of rescued groceries as soon as next year.
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Baltimore Group Holding Gala to Support Car Giveaway on Christmas
Cars with Care is an organization made up of a group of Black-owned business owners who buy, recondition, and donate vehicles to families in need every Christmas.
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Local Wine Company Tipsy Teacher Gives Back to Public Schools
By donating 15 percent of its proceeds to educators in city and county classrooms, the brand aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for teachers and ease the overall exhaustion that comes with the job.
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Bikemore’s One-of-a-Kind Cranksgiving Ride Returns in Its Ninth Year
For local cyclists, the combined bike race, scavenger hunt, and food drive is as synonymous with Thanksgiving in Baltimore as sauerkraut.
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Baltimore Is Getting a Pop-Up Disco Roller Rink This Holiday Season
The Roller Wave, a traveling skate party with a community focus, is coming to the Baltimore Peninsula later this month.
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How the Enoch Pratt’s African American Department Grew Far Beyond Just Books
The Central Library department—home to everything from microfilm and photography to pamphlets and funeral programs—celebrates its 20-year anniversary this week.
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The Feel-Good: Five Great Things That Happened in Our Area This Month
The best pieces of good news that came out of Baltimore in October—from Jada Pinkett Smith's visit to a plastic bag ban expansion.
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Easton’s Hill Community is One of the Oldest Free Black Neighborhoods in the U.S.
Today, Yvonne Freeman leads tours of the neighborhood where she grew up.
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32nd Street Farmers Market Hosts Inaugural Great Waverly Pie Contest
A look at some of the sweet and savory recipes submitted for the fundraiser, which benefitted two neighborhood organizations.
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Remington’s Iconic Reptile Mural Gets a Fresh Look From Its Original Artist
The Maryland State Arts Council recently awarded a conservation grant for the full restoration of the mural, which has become something of a symbol for its historically working-class neighborhood.
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After 15 Years of Silence, Hilary Phelps Shares Her Story of Sobriety
If you didn’t know that Phelps battled severe addiction, you’d never guess it. But she’s worked a lifetime to get here.
