Hot House: The late jewelry artist Betty Cooke’s Ruxton home gets a new look
After jewelry artist Betty Cooke died at age 100, her Ruxton home went up for sale. Now, after a major makeover, it’s back on the market.
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Dan Rodricks: What’s next for historic Sagamore Farm?
Dan Rodricks is rooting — only somewhat whimsically — for a billionaire to come along and give Sagamore another go.
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Drawing About Architecture: Q&A With Steve Ziger, author of ‘While Away’
Steve Ziger, who has shaped much of Baltimore’s architecture, is about to “While Away,” a coffeetable book that is part visual memoir, part travel guide, part drawing manual.
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Son’s Murder Trial Set for Next Year After His Mother’s
A judge has set a murder trial for a defendant in 2027, after his mother’s trial for the same incident.
Maryland farmers face growing challenges, some from nature, others man-made
Swings in climate, as well as tariffs, regulations and the high price of farmland are making this a challenging time for Maryland farmers.
Five Stories To Start Your Week: John Waters on AHS; Mr. Boh Bobbleheads; Rash Field Park Fully Opens; and more.
Last week, we shared news about John Waters on “American Horror Story”; new Mr. Boh bobbleads; and Rash Field Park fully opening.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 14, 2026
Today’s topics include: John Waters embraces horror legacy; Frederick engages in time travel; the many ways Maryland farmers are getting squeezed.
Work begins soon on improving East-West CityLink Bus lines
The RAISE East-West Transit Priority Project is a $50 million investment in improvements to the CityLink Blue and Orange lines.
Hot Plate: Fells Point Oyster Fest, rap dinner at Josefina, John Brown General at ZaVino and more
From beer to wine to burgers, this week offers a lot of fun for Baltimore food lovers. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
Saving a drowned island: Construction underway at Maryland’s James Island
Nearly two decades after the project was first conceived, a new island is taking shape in the mouth of the Little Choptank River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore deputy police commissioner suspended; This Maryland school is powered by AI; Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman to visit Dulaney High; and more.
Baltimore deputy police commissioner overseeing officer discipline suspended — The Baltimore Sun For about $65K, this AI-powered Bethesda school plans to offer 2 hours of academics a day — The Baltimore Banner Artemis II mission commander Reid Wiseman to participate in Dulaney High’s Homecoming Parade — WMAR Chanda Brigance reflects on late husband, Ravens legend…
Hot House: The late jewelry artist Betty Cooke’s Ruxton home gets a new look
After jewelry artist Betty Cooke died at age 100, her Ruxton home went up for sale. Now, after a major makeover, it’s back on the market.
Baltimore Rhythm Festival returns, making audiences full participants in the fun
This is the 12th year for the annual festival, which is based on the premise that audiences are participants in the fun.
Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association creates scholarship endowments for Mercy and Mount de Sales students
The Institute of Notre Dame has been closed for six years, but alumnae of the private Baltimore all-girls Catholic school are funding a faith-rooted education for a new generation of girls.
Art Sound Now returns to the Walters Art Museum
It’s not every day that you get to experience live music in a museum amongst historic works of art. Art / Sound / Now returns after a 6-year hiatus on Thursday, September 24, 6-7:30 p.m., to offer you exactly that. John Tyler curated an evening of performances featuring Sol Reliqs, Daoure Diongue, and Troy Long. Take…
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a community potluck – moon cakes optional
The Farmers Market Supper Club supports community, food, and farmers market with seasonal events and minimal effort potlucks.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Maryland court rejects Baltimore’s bid to halt legal process in inspector general dispute; A deadly shooting at a senior living center in Hanover; Last-chance tickets for ‘Power to the People’ festival released by Merriweather; and more.
Maryland court rejects Baltimore’s bid to halt legal process in inspector general dispute; A deadly shooting at a senior living center in Hanover; Last-chance tickets for ‘Power to the People’ festival released by Merriweather
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Transgender community mourns Baltimore woman who was shot and killed; Maryland agencies asked to tighten budgets; Few answers for owners of cars stuck in crumbling garage; and more.
Transgender community ‘on edge’ as questions surround Baltimore woman’s death, activist says — The Baltimore Sun Budget officials ask agencies to tighten belts, including a 10% cut scenario — Maryland Matters Empire Towers owners offer few answers for cars stuck in crumbling garage — The Baltimore Banner Maryland makes top 10 list of America’s best…
School Spirit 2026: Arts & Ideas Sudbury School
Arts & Ideas Sudbury School approaches education differently. With a daily schedule that each student creates for themselves, students at A&I are free to learn, explore, and reflect at their own pace in a way that works best for them. Through that freedom, young people become confident, self directed, and deeply engaged with the world…
Monday Morning Headlines: Baltimore to create new agency for diversion of non-violent 911 calls; Morgan State marching band performs 9/11 tribute with Lin Manuel-Miranda; Record North America crowd in Baltimore for rugby match; and more.
Baltimore to create new agency for diversion of non-violent 911 calls; Morgan State marching band performs 9/11 tribute with Lin Manuel-Miranda; Record North America crowd in Baltimore for rugby match
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Marylanders share how 9/11 changed their lives; Baltimore Police add 200 license plate cameras; Community rallies to keep Columbia frozen custard shop open; and more.
The day that changed their lives forever — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore Police add 200 Axon license plate cameras as part of $153 million deal — Baltimore Beat A favorite frozen custard shop was set to close. But then the community rallied. — WMAR Students injured after being struck by car near Dundalk High School…
As sports betting is normalized, college players have become targets of aggrieved bettors
As legalized sports betting has expanded across the country, so have wagers on individual player performance rather than final scores.
