The Civil restaurant closes on Charles Street
Baltimore’s Charles Street corridor has lost another restaurant. The Civil, at 518 N. Charles St., posted a message on Facebook this month saying that it has ceased operation:…
Events
Photo tour of the renovated CFG Bank Arena
CFG Bank Arena, which has been under renovation since March of last year, will host its grand opening on April…
Registration opens for Baltimore’s annual citywide spring cleanup on Earth Day
Registration is now open for the mayor’s annual spring cleanup, which will take place on Earth Day, April 22, from…
Join Baltimore Musicales for “A Salute to Sondheim” – Sunday, March 26
“A Salute to Sondheim”Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3:30 PMWoodbrook Baptist Church, 25 Stevenson Lane, Towson, MD 21212 Join the…
Cycle boat cruise to make a splash in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor next month
A passenger pedal boat will hit Baltimore’s Inner Harbor waters next month, along with a tiki boat in Annapolis.
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 adventures and experiences with the places, people, and pastimes they have called home.
Column by Jalynn Harris
Urban Landscape
Urban Landscape: 2022 was largely a year of planning, rebuilding
For Baltimore, 2022 was largely a year of setting up development projects for 2023 and beyond. Here’s a look back…
Urban Landscape: Middle Branch fitness center and Highlandtown’s Creativity Center open; Apartments proposed for Hampden; Indian restaurant coming to Roland Park; Bromo Tower on view; more.
Baltimore civic leaders gathered on Nov. 2 to cut the ribbon on Highlandtown’s newest arts hub. The Creativity Center is…
Urban Landscape: Fells Point library selling for $330,000; UB narrows search for developer; Patagonia sets Opening Weekend dates; Station North building goes up for auction; Jonathan Jensen pens ode to Dumpster Day
A former public library in Fells Point is expected to become a community resource hub and collaborative work setting, after…
Urban Landscape: Shofer’s warehouse turning into apartments; Creativity Center sets opening date; Under Armour’s field takes shape; Nut and Bolt sculpture refreshed in Bolton Hill; Univest coming to Lutherville; Senator Theater turns 83
The former Shofer’s furniture warehouse at 836 Leadenhall St. will become the site of 165 market-rate apartments, under a plan…
Hot Plate
Hot Plate: Cherry Blossom pop-up bar, chili at Swallow, Opening Day at Peabody and more
Spring is here and with it, a flurry of fun events celebrating everything from cherry blossoms to the Yellow Brick…
Hot Plate: St. Pat’s specials, Grano expands, wine & crawfish at Chachi’s, and more
From corned beef and cabbage to French wine and spring flavors, a lot is happening in the Baltimore restaurant scene…
Hot Plate: crab day dinner at Pierpoint, St. Pat’s specials, Sunday meals, and more.
Corned beef, cabbage…and crab. This week is shaping up to be a fun one in Baltimore, with St. Patrick’s Day…
Hot Plate: Italian lunch at Cafe Campli, Champagne at Magdalena, pizza at Atwater’s, and more.
This week, the Baltimore restaurant community goes Euro, with events that draw on international inspiration, from Ireland to Italy. Here’s…
Hot House
Hot House: Victorian home in Lutherville’s historic district
This Victorian home in Lutherville’s historic district features an entry hall fireplace, a chicken coop, and other charming details.
More Stories
The Wine Source’s proposal to demolish dwellings to build a parking lot sparks debate in Hampden
A long-simmering debate about parking in Hampden will get a public airing this week when Baltimore City Council members hold an in-person hearing about legislation that would permit demolition of…
University of Maryland Medical System to lift mask requirement, with exception for direct patient contact
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that face masks will still be required for all patient contact. Starting March 29, the University of Maryland Medical System will…
Cohen calls on EPA to rescind plan for Baltimore to process contaminated water from Ohio train derailment
Resistance is mounting to the plan for Baltimore to process thousands of gallons of contaminated water from the Norfolk Southern trail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio last month. Baltimore City…
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Reveals Trade Request On Twitter
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has requested a trade from the organization, saying the team “has not been interested in meeting my value.” Jackson revealed the trade request via Twitter on…
Want a new subway line built? Take a page from the Brits and name it after the guv’na
A trip outside normal stomping grounds can yield interesting results. That was the case this past week, when I traveled to Vienna to write a freelance review of the tour-opening…
Nation’s first ever dirt bike park coming to Baltimore City
After a year of campaigning, a Baltimore City nonprofit has won $3 million in federal funds for a permanent dirt bike park and education center inside city limits. Democratic U.S.…
Old Line Plate blogger Kara Mae Harris’s upcoming book to showcase Maryland holiday recipes
Author Kara Mae Harris is gearing up to release a new book showcasing holiday-related dishes that are significant to the Old Line State.
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Big Fish
Big Fish: Kirby Fowler and the future of the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Kirby Fowler, president and CEO of the Maryland Zoo, talks about the zoo’s role in the community, its conservation efforts, and getting spit on by…
Big Fish: Rebecca Corbett and getting it right as the New York Times investigations editor
Rebecca Corbett, investigations editor at the New York Times and a longtime Baltimorean, has been at the center of some of the most consequential journalism…
Big Fish: Terri Lee Freeman and connecting past and present at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Terri Lee Freeman faced great expectations as she returned to Maryland in 2021. After five years at the head of the National Civil Rights Museum,…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Funding issues threaten upgrades for Pimlico, Laurel Park; Ex-mayor of College Park indicted on 80 counts of child pornography charges; Longtime Maryland elections director announces retirement; and more.
Funding issues threaten Pimlico, Laurel Park race track upgrades — Baltimore Business Journal Former College Park Mayor indicted on 80 counts of child pornography charges — WJZ Linda Lamone, Maryland’s long-serving elections director, announces retirement — Maryland Matters Legislative Audit: Thousands of Maryland toll customers potentially overcharged — WMAR Authorities charge 33 people in sprawling…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Slain boxer remembered; Number of concerts to double at renovated arena; More money for state workers; and more.
Newly renovated arena set to host twice as many concerts – The Sun Slain boxer remembered at candlelight vigil – WMAR-TV Maryland first lady reveals her struggle with multiple sclerosis – WTOP News Gov. Moore proposes $35 million more for state employees – Maryland Matters Relief teams from Maryland head to Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia…
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Adnan Syed convictions reinstated; $20K reward for info on Roy McGrath; Maryland Zoo mourns death of Willow the giraffe; and more.
Adnan Syed convictions reinstated; Maryland appellate court orders new hearing — The Baltimore Sun $20K reward for info leading to arrest of fugitive Roy McGrath — WBAL Maryland Zoo mourns “unexpected” death of giraffe, Willow — WJZ NAACP, housing advocates push action on stalled inclusionary housing bill — The Afro 270-unit apartment tower The Quill…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Md. has 5th lowest Covid deaths per capita in nation; Independent agency eyed for cannabis oversight; Beer garden slated for Hampden; and more.
Maryland has 5th lowest Covid deaths per capita in nation – The Sun Senate plan calls for independent state agency to oversee recreational cannabis – Maryland Matters City Council votes to raise fines on 3-1-1 calls to vacant homes – WMAR-TV Mayor directs DPW to deny request to discharge processed Ohio wastewater into Baltimore system…
Last Week, This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From March 20-24)
Last week, we shared a surprise appearance by actor Kevin Spacey at a Baltimore jazz club, a mysterious book about Gov. Larry Hogan’s former chief of staff Roy McGrath (written by someone using the name Ryan Cooper), and plans for a network of water trails called the Baltimore Blueway. Read the recaps and revisit the…
Monday Morning Headlines: Driver fleeing police crashes on Roland Ave., killing passenger; Batimore’s commercial downtown lags many in Covid recovery; Lady Terps in basketball Elite Eight; and more.
Driver who fled officers crashes on Roland Avenue, killing passenger – WBAL-TV Baltimore’s downtown lags other cities in Covid-19 commercial recovery – Baltimore Business Journal Lawmakers pitch solutions to rise in anti-Semitic incidents – Washington Post Maryland Episcopalians elect first woman leader as Bishop – Baltimore Sun Maryland women’s basketball faces No. 1 seed South…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore E. coli notifications didn’t meet requirements; Maryland unemployment dips to 2.9%; and more.
Baltimore E. coli notifications to public didn’t meet state, federal requirements, MDE says — The Baltimore Sun Maryland unemployment rate hits record low 2.9%, officials say — WJZ Maryland Capitol Police tased a minor, but is saying little about what happened — The Baltimore Banner Here’s how Baltimore’s Covid-19 comeback compares to other downtowns –…
Goodwill Industries of Chesapeake to open free high school for adults in Baltimore
Adults who have not completed their high school education can face challenges when trying to get hired or advance in their careers, but Goodwill Industries has a solution. The Goodwill Industries of Chesapeake Inc. will open an adult high school in Baltimore City this year. The Excel Center is a tuition-free, public high school for…
Baltimore’s Back River plant to process wastewater from Ohio train derailment
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore County is expected to process a “significant” number of gallons of liquid wastewater sent over from East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, officials said Friday afternoon during a hastily-called joint news conference on the steps of the historic courthouse in Towson. Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore…
Morgan State University to receive $6.8M for two new research centers focused on microelectronics and education disparities
Morgan State University will receive nearly $7 million in state funds to launch two new research centers, moving the historically Black university closer to being designated with the highest classification for a research institution.
6 Baltimore schoolchildren reflect on how tech matters to their present and future
One morning earlier this week, drawn by the promise of a continental breakfast, I made my way to Baltimore International Academy. As a lover of fresh baked goods, I couldn’t resist the invitation to rise a bit earlier than usual. But that wasn’t the only reason went: I was also eager to give back to my…
Plans for Baltimore Blueway water trail network include increased access points, rest stops, more
Baltimore residents weighed in on a planned network of waterway trails to connect the Inner Harbor and Middle Branch during a community input meeting Wednesday night. About 100 people attended the meeting, hosted by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, where residents had the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and make proposals of their own…
