Mark Your Calendars: September 2026 Events
From perennial favorites like the Baltimore Book Festival and Baltimore Comic-Con, to can’t-miss events like a Kacey Musgraves concert or an Ali Wong comedy show, there’s plenty to do in and around our wonderful city.
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Dan Rodricks: A strange change in local television and the passing of a master videographer
Dan Rodricks reflects on the passing of Baltimore videographer Ken Brown and a strange change at a local television station.
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Trouble at the Wedding: Q&A With Kat Stoddard, Author of Wasp’s Nest
In Kat Stoddard’s novel “Wasp’s Nest,” a bride’s Cape Cod wedding is turned upside down with the arrival of her first husband and a handsome acquaintenance.
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Security officers strike in Harbor East over Unfair Labor Practices
For the second time since April 2026, Abacus security workers are striking over Unfair Labor Practices of their employer.
Maryland Green Party candidate isn’t looking to win over a majority of voters — he just wants 1%
Winning over a majority of Marylanders is not necessarily top of mind for Andy Ellis, the Green Party candidate running for governor. Instead, he’s aiming for 1% of the vote.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 21, 2026
Today’s topics include: a beloved mascot’s farewell; “Silent” movie comes to town; we’re No. 2 in violence reduction.
Nora Demleitner chosen to lead Cardin Center as inaugural executive director
After an extensive search, the respected educational leader was chosen to lead the Cardin Center to advance civic engagement.
Deadline for the ‘Design Baltimore: Gateways’ competition has been extended to Sept. 25
Architects and artists have been given an extra month to propose ways to make three key gateways into downtown Baltimore more welcoming.
Baker’s Dozen: 13 Questions with Vlado Petrovski of Baltoz Bakery
Vlado Petrovski of Baltoz Bakery shares his love for pizza, advice from his grandfather, how he takes his morning coffee, and more.
Court upholds eminent domain for MPRP in Maryland
An appeals court upheld a ruling that gave the Public Service Enterprise Group access to hundreds of private properties along the route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.
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Monday Afternoon Headlines: More details in Ravens’ Rashod Bateman domestic violence case; Maryland Hispanic student enrollment declines; Howard County nears end of probe into property damage claims near stone quarry; and more.
More details emerge in domestic violence case against Ravens’ Rashod Bateman — The Baltimore Banner Maryland Hispanic student enrollment declines amid immigration fears — Maryland Matters As Howard County’s Savage Stone Quarry probe nears its end, residents doubt it matters — The Baltimore Sun BREAKING: Judge denies city’s request for reconsideration in Baltimore inspector general…
Mark Your Calendars: September 2026 Events
From perennial favorites like the Baltimore Book Festival and Baltimore Comic-Con, to can’t-miss events like a Kacey Musgraves concert or an Ali Wong comedy show, there’s plenty to do in and around our wonderful city.
Maryland Zoo euthanizes its last male cheetah due to health complications
The Maryland Zoo’s last remaining male cheetah has been euthanized due to health complications.
Bolton Hill is losing a bar and dining spot, The Brass Tap Baltimore, just as classes are starting at the Maryland Institute College of Art
Owners of The Brass Tap Baltimore announced that Aug. 31 will be the last day of business for the craft beer bar and dining spot.
Faculty at BCCC votes to ratify first-ever union contract
In what faculty views as a win, they unanimously approved their first ever union contract with increased wages and protections.
Measles outbreaks declared in three Maryland counties
Maryland’s health department has declared a measles outbreak in three of the state’s counties.
Monday Morning Headlines: Updates from the first day of school; Baltimore Police shoot man who dragged officer with car; Annapolis house explosion deemed accidental; and more.
Updates from the first day of school; Baltimore Police shoot man who dragged officer with car; Annapolis house explosion deemed accidental
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Paramedic pleads guilty in workplace bodily fluids case; Police say man wanted in Baltimore teen’s death killed himself when SWAT arrived with warrant; Retired teacher runs radio station out of basement; and more.
Baltimore County paramedic pleads guilty in workplace bodily fluids case — The Baltimore Sun Man wanted in Baltimore teen Jada Sellers’ death kills himself when SWAT arrives to execute warrant, police say — WJZ Underground radio, literally: Retired HS teacher runs station out of basement — WMAR Maryland launches court-ordered mental health care in Baltimore,…
Friday Morning Headlines: A string of seizures of khat at Baltimore-area airports; The endorsement record of Mayor Scott shows influence; 47 cars remain trapped in Glen Burnie office-tower garage; and more.
A string of seizures of khat at Baltimore-area airports; The endorsement record of Mayor Scott shows influence; 47 cars remain trapped in Glen Burnie office-tower garage
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Tornado watch for parts of Maryland through 10 p.m.; WMAR bid farewell as station goes anchorless; Baltimore County jewelry store hit by $200K burglary; Baltimore joins TV tower lead paint lawsuit; and more.
Tornado Watch issued until 10:00 PM — WMAR WMAR anchors bid emotional farewell as station shifts to anchorless streaming — The Baltimore Banner Caught on camera: Thieves steal $200K from Baltimore County jewelry store — WBFF/Fox45 Baltimore joins TV tower lead paint lawsuit, while lead chips flake off city-owned bridges — Baltimroe Brew Judge hands…
Podcast: What’s whispered Downy Ocean in August becomes law in Annapolis in April
MACo is a lot of things: It’s a powerful non-partisan advocacy organization but also a must-attend summer conference that brings leaders together to review important issues in a convention hall but also in waterfront bars.
Maryland correctional officers now have a new piece of uniform: body cameras
Correctional officers at every Maryland state prison have now been outfitted with body worn cameras as part of a statewide initiative aimed at increasing safety and accountability inside correctional facilities.
