Baltimore Weekend Events: Melanie Martinez, Dragon Boat Challenge, Woodshed Fest, and more.
This weekend in Baltimore, catch a Melanie Martinez concert, a dragon boat race, an outdoor “Labyrinth” film showing, and more.
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Dan Rodricks: In case you missed it, Baltimore vacants have fallen below 12,000
Baltimore’s official count of vacant houses has dropped below 12,000. As of this week, it’s 11,558. That’s significant, Dan Rodricks writes.
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Trouble at the Wedding: Q&A With Kat Stoddard, Author of Wasp’s Nest
In Kat Stoddard’s novel “Wasp’s Nest,” a bride’s Cape Cod wedding is turned upside down with the arrival of her first husband and a handsome acquaintenance.
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Four MICA students named finalists in prestigious AXA Art Prize
Last year, MICA students swept the top prizes in the AXA Art Prize competition. Can they do it again? Four students are finalists.
Vibrio on the rise as climate warms the Chesapeake Bay
As the Chesapeake Bay warms along with the rest of the planet, its mildly salty and nutrient-gorged waters offer prime habitat for a potentially deadly microbe called Vibrio vulnificus.
Maryland approves new $109M voting system, concerns around contract linger
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a new statewide voting system contract on Wednesday after the same proposal was removed from the board’s agenda three weeks ago amid transparency concerns.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — July 23, 2026
Today’s topics include: Taco Bell-related illness outbreak; Eastern Avenue’s exotic animal mystery; voting machines’ hidden 2030 problem.
Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Nick Schauman of The Local Oyster
Nick Schauman of The Local Oyster shares his favorite thing to order at restaurants, a lesson from decluttering his life, and more.
Baltimore Baby Fund gets enough signatures to appear on November ballot
The revised Baltlimore Baby Fund charter amendment has received over 13,000 signatures to appear on the November ballot.
Maryland takes big step in selecting company for the main part of the Key Bridge rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority is taking its first steps in selecting a builder for the largest part of the new Key Bridge.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Ocean City will get a bigger beach; Possible sewage leak flows into Stony Run; Baltimore County exec supports extending data center moratorium; and more.
After federal funding snag, Ocean City will get a bigger beach — The Baltimore Banner Milky-white discharge – possible sewage leak – flowing into Stony Run today — Baltimore Brew Klausmeier supports Baltimore County data center moratorium extension — WYPR Supreme Court appellate lawyer who led double life sentenced to 6 years — The Baltimore…
Hot Plate: The Market at Hamilton opens, Baltimore Afro Food Festival, Hampden Beach Party, and more
Baltimore’s food scene is hot this week, with outdoor festivals and parties, exciting openings, and lots of summer flavor.
Sailing on the Pride of Baltimore II: Fells Point to Manhattan
Tall ships like the Pride of Baltimore II offer a sense of freedom and a gypsy lifestyle for the crew who sign on to work on them.
VIDEO | Under Armour names ‘Heated Rivalry’ star François Arnaud its newest global brand ambassador, previews his steamy first ad
A steamy ad for Under Armour’s latest campaign features “Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud working out as neighbors gawk.
Now available for streaming: Mr. Trash Wheel’s official music video
Finally the epic music video was made! Presenting the official Mr. Trash Wheel (Hero of the Harbor) video, now streaming.
Baltimore Museum of Art acquires 118 works of art, more than half from collector Constance R. Caplan
The Baltimore Museum of Art announced on Friday that it has acquired approximately 118 works of art over the past six months.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Ocean City will get a bigger beach; Possible sewage leak flows into Stony Run; Baltimore County exec supports extending data center moratorium; and more.
After federal funding snag, Ocean City will get a bigger beach — The Baltimore Banner Milky-white discharge – possible sewage leak – flowing into Stony Run today — Baltimore Brew Klausmeier supports Baltimore County data center moratorium extension — WYPR Supreme Court appellate lawyer who led double life sentenced to 6 years — The Baltimore…
Friday Morning Headlines: Serial flasher is roaming streets of Baltimore; Bail denied for 16-year-old suspect in Gwynn Oak shooting deaths; Human remains found in Middle River are identified; and more.
Serial flasher is roaming streets of Baltimore; Bail denied for 16-year-old suspect in Gwynn Oak shooting deaths; Human remains found in Middle River are identified
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Judege orders release of father detained by ICE outside Baltimore school; Over 300 birds seized from Baltimore pet store; Baltimore County experiences multiple water main breaks; and more.
Judge orders release of father detained by ICE outside Baltimore school — The Baltimore Sun 369 birds seized from Baltimore pet store after animal control investigation — The Baltimore Banner Water main break impacting multiple businesses in Baltimore County — WJZ Milford Mill water main break damages road, forces traffic disruptions — WBAL Police on…
Beautifully Landscaped Mount Washington Gem – Open House This Saturday, July 25
OPEN HOUSESaturday, July 25 • 12:00pm – 1:30pm, hosted by Cindy Conklin & Sally Pfaeffle 2209 Ken Oak Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 6 beds | 6 baths | 4,224 sq. ft.Listing Price: $895,000 Listing agents: Cindy Conklin & Sally PfaeffleMonument Sotheby’s International Realty Cindy Conklin | Cell: 443-629-0152cindy.conklin@monumentsothebysrealty.com Sally Pfaeffle | Cell: 410-404-2491sally.pfaeffle@monumentsothebysrealty.com Welcome to 2209…
Christmas in July at Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery
Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery is doing a Christmas in July sale July 23-25 on their website. Get 50% off used books with promo code July at checkout.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Community college basketball player accused of stalking; Animal control siezes 367 birds from exotic shop; Gov. Moore calls Netanyahu a war criminal; and more.
Community college basketball player accused of stalking; Animal control siezes 367 birds from exotic shop; Gov. Moore calls Netanyahu a war criminal
