Baltimore Weekend Events: Preakness, Poe Doomsday Read-a-Thon, Filipino Festival, and more.
From the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, to a 24-hour Edgar Allan Poe read-a-thon, it’s going to be a weekend full of exciting events.
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Dan Rodricks: Van Hollen’s exposé of Patel, Oriole sightings, Preakness bets and a few other things nobody asked about
From U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s exposé of FBI Director Kash Patel, to bets for this weekend’s Preakness Stakes, Dan Rodricks shares his thoughts on a few things nobody asked about.
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Fishbowl’s Marion Winik gets shout out, and sales boost, from best-selling author Ann Patchett
Baltimore Fishbowl columnist Marion Winik gets a shout-out and sales boost from a best-selling author.
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Orioles mementos: Keepsakes from Camden Yards’ first game keep Opening Day fresh
More than three decades after the first pitch, items linked to Opening Day at Baltimore’s ballpark still draw interest.
Baltimore prepares for start of Code Red Extreme Heat season
Baltimore officials urge residents to take precautions to stay safe in hot weather as the city’s Code Red Extreme Heat season begins Friday.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 14, 2026
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball appoints acting police chief
Acting Chief Terrence Benn takes over as head of the Howard County Police Department following the retirement of former chief Gregory Der.
As federal regulations change, see Maryland’s key cannabis statistics
The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the recognition and medical use of marijuana April 23.
Cash program aims to prevent youth homelessness in Baltimore
After a successful pilot, a program giving cash to young people at risk for homelessness comes to Baltimore via Point Source Youth.
A challenge for young Marylanders: Getting – and keeping – health insurance
For many young adults, the transition to independent health insurance involves navigating extensive processes with limited support.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Horse dies after opening race; Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%; Maryland to reissue 400K mail ballots after voters receive ballots for wrong party; and more.
Horse dies after opening race Friday, prompting renewed criticism ahead of Preakness — The Baltimore Sun Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%. The question is: Why? — Bay Journal Maryland will reissue 400,000 mail ballots after voters reported errors — The Baltimore Banner Coppermine opens $16M sports tournament complex — Baltimore Business Journal Middle Branch…
You can be a contestant at the Great Big Game Show opening at Arundel Mills
Opening at the end of May, this immersive attraction simulates being on a game show with lots of team games and a live host.
Driving through Baltimore? Plan for these weekend road and lane closures.
Even without the usual Preakness weekend traffic, motorists traveling through Baltimore can still still expect road closures and parking restrictions for other events happening throughout the city. The 5th annual George “Spider” Anderson Music and Arts Festival will take place Saturday in northwest Baltimore’s Park Heights community. Ahead of the event, several roadways in the…
‘Midsummer/Bowie Elton Queen’ – the British mashup of your dreams
Hannah Folger’s third musical Shakespearean adaptation comes to Baltimore Peninsula in June and for one night to Boordy Vineyards.
They’ve spent decades at Laurel Park. Now the racetrack may be in its final days
An unresolved deal might end nearly 115 years of thoroughbred races at Laurel Park and transform the place into a horse training facility.
With Preakness in Laurel, Baltimoreans to keep tradition alive locally at music and arts festival
Organizers of a community festival this weekend hope to keep the spirit of Preakness alive along Park Heights Avenue, even as the annual horse racing event temporarily shifts to Laurel Park this year.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Horse dies after opening race; Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%; Maryland to reissue 400K mail ballots after voters receive ballots for wrong party; and more.
Horse dies after opening race Friday, prompting renewed criticism ahead of Preakness — The Baltimore Sun Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%. The question is: Why? — Bay Journal Maryland will reissue 400,000 mail ballots after voters reported errors — The Baltimore Banner Coppermine opens $16M sports tournament complex — Baltimore Business Journal Middle Branch…
Friday Morning Headlines: Judge to decide on proposed Maryland ICE facility; Woman found dead inside Catonsville home; Ravens to play in Rio next seasion; and more.
Judge to decide on proposed Maryland ICE facility; Woman found dead inside Catonsville home; Ravens to play in Rio next seasion
Choosing Kindness: Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s Fourth Grade Wonder Unit
At Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, learning goes far beyond the classroom. As part of their Wonder unit, fourth grade students explored themes of kindness, empathy, inclusion, and understanding through meaningful conversations and personal stories shared by guests with a wide range of disabilities and experiences. Based on the beloved novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio,…
Thursday Morning Headlines: 20 residents displaced in Towson apartment fire; The best Preakness fashion for men; Ed Hale’s plan to monetize the governor’s mansion; and more.
20 residents displaced in Towson apartment fire; The best Preakness fashion for men; Ed Hale’s plan to monetize the governor’s mansion
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland explores ownership of Preakness brand for $85M; Baltimore County struggles to build affordable homes; Law enforcement caution against water gun game trend; and more.
Exclusive: Maryland explores ownership of Preakness brand for $85M — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore County needs 19,000 new affordable homes. It has struggled to build 1,000. — The Baltimore Banner Maryland law enforcement warn high school students about “senior assassin” game — WJZ Northbound I-95 lanes in Baltimore shut down due to vehicle crash, fuel…
Former Hopkins surgeon Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner
Former Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner after 13 months leading the federal agency.
