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Food & Drink
Pick Up Your Thanksgiving Pies from These Local Sweet Shops
If you're on dessert duty this year, this guide is for you.
The Wire
How to Throw a Themed Holiday Party That Your Friends Will Talk About For Years to Come
Ours was a cookbook club potluck, but when you're the host, you can pick any theme you want—from an ugly-sweater party or holiday comedy roast to a cookie swap or Christmas carol-oke.
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Arts & Culture
‘The Wire’ 20 Years Later: How Does “The Greatest Television Show Ever” Hold Up?
When the show ended its run, David Simon said he wanted his portrayal of Baltimore judged against the future.
Arts & Culture
DDm Bares His Soul on ‘The Ballad of Omar’
Local rapper discusses his latest album, which shines light on the Black queer male experience.
Arts & Culture
Author Mary Rizzo Examines The Arts’ Role in Baltimore’s Identity
We talk to Rizzo about her new book, ’Come and Be Shocked.’
The Chatter
Would Increased TV and Film Production Be Good for Baltimore?
Councilman Leon Pinkett hopes to increase production tax incentives with new resolution.
News & Community
The Misfit Matrix
With a nod to New York magazine, check out our guide to some of the most Baltimore moments from the past year.
Arts & Culture
Corner Petaler
Over four decades, Vander Pearson of Pearson's Florist has seen it all in Station North.
Arts & Culture
Book Reviews: May 2018
The latest work about The Wire and Maryland's musical history.
Arts District
David Simon Discusses New HBO Series The Deuce
Co-creator talks about his creative process and what he’s working on next.
Arts & Culture
The Wire: Where Are They Now?
Wherever these Wire actors end up, they remain a part of Baltimore, and we’re happy to follow them.
Ravens Watch
Friday Replay: The Cast of The Wire Drives…a Prius?
And four other things that happened in local sports this week.
Arts & Culture
David Simon and Laura Lippman
The creative couple talks about authorial autonomy, the complicated legacy of The Wire, and why Simon had no idea who Channing Tatum is.
Arts & Culture
Kwame Kwei-Armah and Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
The Center Stage artistic director and The Wire star discuss the HBO classic, The Baltimore Unrest, and the beauty of getting naked.
The Chatter
Wire Cast Reunited to Honor Members of West Baltimore Community
Saturday's event at the Lyric included Freddie Gray's stepfather and Wire cast and crew.
The Chatter
President Obama Interviews The Wire’s David Simon on YouTube
White House video shows the president and Simon discussing the consequences of the drug war.
The Chatter
HBO Greenlights New David Simon Project
Six-part miniseries will focus on race relations and politics in Yonkers, NY.
The Chatter
Breaking Beer: O’Malley and Simon
The Maryland governor and The Wire creator make peace over Coronas on Amtrak.
On The Town
Disconnecting The Wire
Cast members from the critically acclaimed show come together for a good cause.
