With the new academic year underway, how are Baltimore schools and families coping with food inflation?
In Baltimore, school cafeterias are still dealing with higher-than-normal food costs spurred by inflation during the pandemic.
Events
B23 Artscape central exhibit features local artists in a movement to keep them home
As Artscape resumes this weekend, the B23 exhibition in the middle of The Station North Arts District will highlight Baltimore-area…
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival – This Saturday Sept 23!
Trifecta FoodTruck & Music Festival returns Saturday, September 23 to the State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Now in its 7th year, Maryland’s…
Artscape still plans to shine, even if it rains
Despite showers in the forecast this weekend, many of Artscape’s outdoor events will go on rain or shine. Meanwhile indoor…
Baltimore Weekend Events: Artscape, The Wiz, Jonas Brothers, and more.
This weekend in Baltimore, catch the return of Artscape (rain or shine), the opening of “The Wiz” revival, a Jonas…
Columns

Bohemian Rhapsody
A writer’s life in Baltimore, where it’s never too late to be a work-in-progress.
Column by Marion Winik

On a Marble Stair
A Baltimore poet, essayist and educator chronicles the places, people, and pastimes they’ve called home.
Column by Jalynn Harris

Hot Plate
Hot Plate: World Is Your Oyster Festival, pig roast luau, fall menu updates, and more
Autumn is officially here, which means a robust schedule of food-oriented festivals, new menus stacked with fall flavors, and a…
Hot Plate: Negroni Week, Maryland Wine Festival, Sagamore Spirit acquisition, and more.
From Campari to paw paws to early Oktoberfests, this week, the Baltimore food scene is full of fun news and…
Hot Plate: Farm to Table Dinner at Elkridge Furnace Inn, Foraged supports Be the Match, and more.
Searing heat has consumed Baltimore lately, but summer will soon fade into fall’s cooler temps. Local restaurants are bridging the…
Hot Plate: Costeria at 1157, Taste of the Mediterranean at The Tilted Row, and more
With school back in session and a long weekend looming, the Baltimore food scene is shifting from lazy summer days…
Hot House
Hot House: First-ever time on the market for the elegant French-style Hathaway House
The French-style Hathaway House in Owings Mills, with a relaxing sunroom and breathtaking gardens, is on the market for the first time ever.
More Stories
Maryland lawmakers push for Chesapeake Bay to become National Park unit
By Shifra Dayak, Capital News Service The Chesapeake Bay could see a boost in status under legislation introduced this summer to designate the region as a National Recreation Area. Sponsored…
AVAM dismisses director Jenenne Whitfield over ‘strategic growth’ issues; founder Rebecca Hoffberger to return temporarily as artistic director
The American Visionary Art Museum has dismissed director Jenenne Whitfield, just over a year since she took the helm of the Baltimore art museum, its board of directors announced Thursday.
Big Fish
ICYMI — Big Fish: Leo Wise, the federal prosecutor who holds Baltimore officials – and Hunter Biden – to account
Leo Wise, an assistant U.S Attorney, discusses his new book about prosecuting members of the Baltimore Police Department’s corrupt Gun Trace Task Force.
Big Fish: Laurie Schwartz, and the Waterfront Partnership’s role in sustaining Baltimore
Waterfront Partnership Executive Director Laurie Schwartz talks about the past, present and future of Baltimore’s signature waterfront.
Big Fish: Shanaysha Sauls and leading the Baltimore Community Foundation in new directions
Shanaysha Sauls, CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation, discusses the foundation’s new strategic plan and how their philanthropic work is making a difference in Baltimore.
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Balt. Co schools nearly halves special education teacher vacancies; Food Bank debuts expanded kitchen in two-year remodel; Md. woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair America; and more.
Baltimore County Public Schools cut special education teacher vacancies by nearly half — The Baltimore Sun Food Bank re-opening: Expanded community kitchen areas, new meeting spaces to further hunger-relief efforts — Maryland Matters Maryland woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair America, to use platform for disability rights — WBAL Greenberg Gibbons eyes first-ever Baltimore City development –…
Monday Morning Headlines: Three injured in building collapse; Former MSU basketball player killed in DC nightclub shooting; New state laws go into effect Oct. 1; and more
What new Maryland laws go into effect Oct. 1? Repeal of spousal defense, updates on drug policy, firearms changes and more – The Baltimore Sun Three injured after building partially collapses in Baltimore City – Fox45 Blake Bozeman, former Morgan State basketball player and son of former coach, killed in D.C. nightclub shooting – cbsnews/baltimore…
Take Flight! A Pre-K Adventure at St. Paul’s
Take Flight! A Pre-K AdventureSaturday, Sept. 309 to 10:30 a.m. Looking for a Pre-K program for your child in Baltimore County? Join St. Paul’s next Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for “Take Flight! A Pre-K Adventure.” Held on The St. Paul’s Schools’ beautiful 120-acre campus, Take Flight will offer a morning of adventures in learning…
Learn More About Garrison Forest School this Fall
There are so many ways to learn more about Garrison Forest School this fall! If you are considering an independent school, come see what Garrison Forest has to offer. From a 110-acre campus to competitive athletics to a challenging academic program, Garrison Forest provides endless opportunities to discover your voice, pursue your passions and find…
Friday Morning Headlines: City Council to vote on whether Worley should be police commissioner; North Division Street dedicated to renowned Baltimore actor; Soaking rain and gusty winds this weekend; and more.
Baltimore City Council to vote on whether Worley should be police commissioner – CBS Baltimore North Division Street dedicated to renowned Baltimore actor André De Shields – WBAL Potential Tropical Cyclone #16 to bring soaking rain and gusty winds in Maryland this weekend – WBFF Increase in newspaper delivery driver carjackings has neighbors concerned -…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Hopkins police release draft of police directives; Md. on pace for 600 road deaths this year; Station North restaurants prepare for Artscape; and more.
Johns Hopkins Police Department releases draft of police directives, asks for public feedback — The Baltimore Sun A call for caution: Officials urge behavior changes as state is on track for 600 road-related deaths this year — Maryland Matters As Artscape returns, Station North restaurants prepare — Baltimore Business Journal A dinosaur of a zoning…
A Taste of Kenilworth: An International Food & Wine Experience
Thursday, September 28th6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Grab your ticket to a Taste of Kenilworth: An International Food & Wine Experience at The Shops at Kenilworth. Your $30 ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, food and wine tastings from different regions, in-store exclusives, music, entertainment, and more. Proceeds benefit Port Discovery. Limited tickets are available.…
POSTPONED: Gibson Island Corporation Real Estate – Waterfront Open Houses This Sunday, September 24
OPEN HOUSE720 Stillwater RoadGibson Island, MarylandSunday, September 1011:00am – 1:30pm Offered at: $2,895,000 PROPERTY VIDEO PROPERTY PHOTOS A lovely brick waterfront cottage graciously sits on a large corner lot on Otter Pond, Gibson Island‘s 43-acre freshwater spring fed lake, offering sweeping views of both the lake and Chesapeake Bay. With four bedrooms and two and…
Chesapeake Film Festival Announces 2023 Films and Events Schedule
Plan your visit – Box Office is Open at ChesapeakeFilmFestival.com Save the dates! The 2023 Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) will be LIVE Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 at two historic venues in Easton, MD. The Festival goes VIRTUAL October 2 through 8, offering more fabulous films to watch anytime, anywhere. To explore this year’s film selections, screening schedule and special events,…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Md. unemployment rate falls to 1.7%; Rain expected for Artscape; Goucher receives $10M gift; and more
Maryland gained 12,400 jobs in August, unemployment rate falls to 1.7% – WMAR Adnan Syed’s alibi witness Asia McClain Chapman backs probe into prosecutor misconduct – WJZ TV Baltimore weather: Subtropical storm could bring heavy rain Artscape weekend – The Baltimore Sun Baltimore County police identifying anti-semitic graffiti at Jewish cemetery in Rosedale – WMAR…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore cracking down on drivers parking in bike lanes; Auction cancelled for former Embassy hotel downtown; Baltimore spending panel defers vote on new police commissioner’s contract; and more.
Baltimore DOT handing out citations for parking in bike lanes — WMAR Auction of former Embassy Suites hotel in Downtown Baltimore canceled — Baltimore Business Journal Baltimore Board of Estimates defers vote on Richard Worley’s $285K contract — WBAL Baltimore school system struggles to process vendor payments; City Council calls for hearing — The Baltimore…
Up for auction in Towson: A piano with ties to John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, Sam Green.
Alex Cooper Auctioneers in Towson is auctioning off a 1929 Baldwin piano that has ties to John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Andy Warhol, and Sam Green.