Dan Rodricks: Transit envy, our long-gone streetcars honored in San Francisco
A Baltimore-style streetcar carries passengers in San Francisco. The sight reminded Dan Rodricks of the demise of our city’s once-thriving system.
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Dan Rodricks: Transit envy, our long-gone streetcars honored in San Francisco
A Baltimore-style streetcar carries passengers in San Francisco. The sight reminded Dan Rodricks of the demise of our city’s once-thriving system.
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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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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 25, 2026
Today’s topics include: Trash Wheel’s strangest catch yet; craft industry doubles across Maryland; latest poll on redistricting?
John Waters says he couldn’t get a suntan while he was filming his role in ‘American Horror Story: 13’
John Waters, who regularly summers in Provincetown, says he had to limit his time in the sun for his role in “American Horror Story: 13.”
How Maryland is caught up in the trade war with Canada
With a trade war escalating between the United States and Canada, Maryland’s relationship with one of its biggest trade partners could be affected.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum appoints Travis E. Mitchell next president, succeeding Terri Lee Freeman
After Teri Freeman announced her retirement, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s board of directors has announced its choice for her successor.
10 haunted attractions in Maryland to visit this spooky season
As Halloween creeps up, Marylanders are looking for haunted attractions across the state to get their frightening fix.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 24, 2026
Today’s topics include: the latest in the Baltimore-IG conflict; artist’s sneaky exposure strategy; Maryland’s high tech ambition.
‘This is what dreams are made of’: Hilary Duff adds Baltimore to Lucky Me Tour
Singer Hilary Duff is extending her Lucky Me Tour – and Baltimore is one of the 32 dates she’s added to her list.
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Mark Your Calendars: October 2026 Events
From annual favorites like The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade and Dia de Los Muerto Festival at Patterson Park, to the first-ever Edgar Allan Row paddle event at the Inner Harbor, there’s a little treat for everyone this October.
Einstein Bros. Bagels opens new location in Laurel
Einstein Bros. Bagels recently opened its newest location in Laurel. It is the company’s ninth Baltimore-area store.
Baltimore Choral Arts Society names permanent executive director
Baltimore Choral Arts Society has named a new executive director as the music nonprofit prepares to open its 61st season.
Hot Plate: Mooncake Festival, Avena Italian Festival, Flavors of Maryland and more
From al fresco figs to espresso martinis, Baltimore is full of autumnal flavors and festivities this week.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: NYT names ‘The Wire’ the No. 2 show of 21st century; All days of Oceans Calling Festival canceled; Long-unidentified Maryland WWII service member to be buried Saturday; and more.
The 100 Best Shows of the 21st Century — The New York Times All days of Oceans Calling Festival canceled due to impacts of nor’easter storm — WJZ Maryland service member who died in WWII but was long unidentified to be buried Saturday — The Baltimore Banner and WJZ Ex-NBA player’s Brewers Hill bar property…
Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that Howard County kids are alright(ish)
Results of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey from 2024-2025 are encouraging, but familes, educators, and adults still have work to do.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: NYT names ‘The Wire’ the No. 2 show of 21st century; All days of Oceans Calling Festival canceled; Long-unidentified Maryland WWII service member to be buried Saturday; and more.
The 100 Best Shows of the 21st Century — The New York Times All days of Oceans Calling Festival canceled due to impacts of nor’easter storm — WJZ Maryland service member who died in WWII but was long unidentified to be buried Saturday — The Baltimore Banner and WJZ Ex-NBA player’s Brewers Hill bar property…
Friday Morning Headlines: Ravens say they feel prepared for game in Rio; How a Baltimore community’s search for missing teacher ended with his arrest; Evacuations after Amtrak train catches fire in Essex; and more.
Ravens say they feel prepared for game in Rio; How a Baltimore community’s search for missing teacher ended with his arreset; Evacuations after Amtrak train catches fire in Essex
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Nuclear plant planned in Harford County; 16 injured after stolen car crashes into bus; What’s driving the surge of Maryland rabies cases?; and more.
Harford County could get Maryland’s second nuclear plant — Baltimore Business Journal East Baltimore bus crash leaves 16 hurt after stolen car chase, 4 juveniles inside — WBAL Maryland rabies cases have spiked. What’s driving the surge? — The Baltimore Sun Maryland campuses grapple with cheating as AI reshapes college life — The Baltimore Banner…
Thursday Morning Headlines: 14-foot python found dead on Gwynns Falls trash wheel; Maryland missing out on $42 million in Medicaid payments; A step forward for Lutherville Station redevelopment; and more.
14-foot-python found dead on Gwynns Falls trash wheel; Maryland missing out on $42 million in Medicaid payments; A step forward for Lutherville Station redevelopment
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Trump targets Maryland ‘rain taxes’; AI air traffic tool to debut at BWI and DC-area airports; Pete Alonso named Most Valuable Oriole; and more.
Trump targets Maryland ‘rain taxes,’ but local fees remain — The Baltimore Sun Feds to debut AI air traffic tool at BWI, DC-area airports before nationwide rollout — The Baltimore Banner Pete Alonso makes Orioles record books with unanimous MVP nod in Baltimore — WBAL Thousands of Baltimore Ravens fans in Brazil prepare for team’s…
Baltimore Museum of Art appoints Alexandra Letvin as Senior Curator and Department Head of European Painting and Sculpture
The Baltimore Museum of Art has appointed Alexandra Letvin as Senior Curator and Department Head of European Painting and Sculpture.
