Baltimore Weekend Events: VinylCon, Mother’s Day at Zoo, Big Truck Day, Remfest, and more.
From a Mother’s Day event at the Maryland Zoo, to “West Side Story” performances, there’s a lot to see and do this weekend in Baltimore.
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Dan Rodricks: ‘West Side Story’ on stage in Baltimore; striking relevance in the time of Trump
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Maryland lawmakers and activists said they are concerned about a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gutted the federal Voting Rights Act, but said a new state law will better protect the rights…
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Baltimore Weekend Events: VinylCon, Mother’s Day at Zoo, Big Truck Day, Remfest, and more.
From a Mother’s Day event at the Maryland Zoo, to “West Side Story” performances, there’s a lot to see and do this weekend in Baltimore.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 7, 2026
Today’s topics include: Slutty Vegan getting new neighbors; Derby winner’s odds; Harbor water test results revealed.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Southwest planes clip each other at BWI; A crackdown on off-road vehicles in Baltimore after deadly crash; Annapolis Mall is sold; and more.
Two Southwest planes clip each other at BWI, prompting investigation – CBS Baltimore Baltimore police to crack down on off-road vehicles after deadly crash – WJZ-TV Baltimore City Council weighs bill to expand inspector general access to records – WBAL News Radio Annapolis Mall and adjacent Sears parcel acquired by major shopping center owner -…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Kentucky Derby winner to skip Preakness Stakes; Hopkins plans $196M data center; Harbor health declining; Family suing Baltimore City after 6-year-old left school grounds unnoticed; and more.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping Preakness Stakes, won’t make Triple Crown run — WJZ Johns Hopkins University plans $196M data center — Baltimore Business Journal New data shows a worrying trend: Baltimore harbor’s health is in decline — The Baltimore Banner A 6-year-old left school grounds unnoticed; now his family’s suing Baltimore City –…
Here’s when the Maryland State Fair is returning this summer
The Maryland State Fair will return for its 145th year, spanning three weekends this summer.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Katalin Karikó will deliver keynote speech at Hopkins commencement ceremony
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Katalin Karikó will be the keynote speaker at Johns Hopkins University’s commencement ceremony on May 21.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Southwest planes clip each other at BWI; A crackdown on off-road vehicles in Baltimore after deadly crash; Annapolis Mall is sold; and more.
Two Southwest planes clip each other at BWI, prompting investigation – CBS Baltimore Baltimore police to crack down on off-road vehicles after deadly crash – WJZ-TV Baltimore City Council weighs bill to expand inspector general access to records – WBAL News Radio Annapolis Mall and adjacent Sears parcel acquired by major shopping center owner -…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Kentucky Derby winner to skip Preakness Stakes; Hopkins plans $196M data center; Harbor health declining; Family suing Baltimore City after 6-year-old left school grounds unnoticed; and more.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping Preakness Stakes, won’t make Triple Crown run — WJZ Johns Hopkins University plans $196M data center — Baltimore Business Journal New data shows a worrying trend: Baltimore harbor’s health is in decline — The Baltimore Banner A 6-year-old left school grounds unnoticed; now his family’s suing Baltimore City –…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Partial building collapse in East Baltimore buries cars; Acid leak from rail car in South Baltimore; Questions about unfilled teaching positions in Baltimore County; and more.
Dali owner fights negligence, liability claims as Key Bridge trial approaches – CBS Baltimore Partial building collapse buries cars under bricks in East Baltimore – WBAL News Radio Acid leak from rail car in South Baltimore – WMAR-TV Anne Arundel council candidate repays campaign funds spent on Waffle House, monster trucks- Baltimore Banner Taxpayer advocates…
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland senator calls for special session to redraw congressional map; Amazon buys T. Rowe Price building for $15.2M; Pirates and wellness studio clash; and more.
Senator calls for special session to redraw the state’s congressional map — WMAR Amazon buys T. Rowe Price office building for $15.2 million — The Baltimore Sun Om vs. arrr! Fells Point wellness studio has had enough of the pirates next door — The Baltimore Banner Driver in fatal 2023 Beltway crash pleads guilty to…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Maryland House Speaker urges special session on congressional redistricting; No plans or funding for I-83 overhaul; Drought disaster declared in Howard and six other Md. counties; and more
Maryland House Speaker urges special session on redistricting after SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling – WBAL News Radio Maryland will receive $90 million from Sackler opioid settlement – WYPR News Baltimore DOT director say no plans or funding for I-83 improvements – WMAR-TV Cost of Key Bridge rebuild proposed by Kiewit reached $9 billion -…
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore violence reduction gets $1.18M in federal funding; Banner a Pulitzer finalist; Fire departments stuck with PFAS foam after ban; and more.
$1.18M in federal funding fuels Baltimore’s violence reduction effort — The Baltimore Sun Banner named Pulitzer finalist for reporting on Baltimore’s school transit failures — The Baltimore Banner Four years after ban, fire departments stuck with hazardous PFAS foam — Maryland Matters Reisterstown woman found dead day after being reported missing — WMAR Baltimore County…
