Baltimore Weekend Events: ‘Psycho’ in Concert; Pumpkin Smash; Billy Strings; and more.
It’s Halloweekend, which means Baltimore has a bunch of fun events to lift your spirits and invite you to celebrate the spooky season.
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Baltimore’s latest count of vacant houses stands at 11,388. That’s the lowest in decades, and not just because of demolitions.
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John DeDakis’s memoir, “Plot Twists: A Memoir on Writing and Living,” is a story as exciting as any of his novels.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 30, 2026
Today’s topics include: what’s going down in town for “Halloweekend”; Andy Harris’s unexpected cameo; Howard County’s ICE strategy shift.
The curious case of Maryland lieutenant governors: A heartbeat away but with no official responsibilities and no advancement
Nine people have held the job since it was reestablished in the early 1970s. None has been elected governor. Why is it a dead-end job?
How does your school measure up in this year’s Maryland Report Card ratings?
Half of all Maryland public schools earned either a four- or five-star rating on the state’s latest Report Card that was released Thursday.
Trans History Project announces second cohort of playwrights, advancing mission to be seen
“We have always been here,” said Bo Frazier, founder of the Trans History Project at Baltimore Center Stage.
Friday is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. Here’s how.
Time is ticking for Marylanders who still want to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming election. If you haven’t yet, here’s how.
Rep. Raskin goes on the road to help Democrats nationwide
Safe in his own race for reelection, he’s out to take the congressional majorities away from President Trump and his MAGA followers.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 29, 2026
Today’s topics include: Justin Tucker’s next unexpected move; Maryland’s early voting surprise; Anne Arundel schools face federal challenge.
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Give your jack-o-lanterns a smashing sendoff with these post-Halloween events
Throughout the Baltimore region, residents can participate in “pumpkin smash” events to turn their squash into slosh after Halloween.
National Aquarium to lay off 30 employees in ‘strategic restructuring’
The National Aquarium plans to lay off 30 employees as part of a “strategic restructuring” that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.
Hot Plate: Marta al Mare reservations go live, Meat Monday is back, Alma x La Calle collab, and more
From candy to cornbread, this week promises to be full of fall fun. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Baltimore food scene.
500 town houses are coming to Baltimore Peninsula, 122 to Locust Point
Five hundred town houses are coming to Baltimore Peninsula as part of a mixed-use real estate project proposed by developer Mark Sapperstein.
Two new affordable housing communities are complete in Howard County
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball attended two ribbon-cuttings for affordable housing developments in Columbia.
Dan Rodricks: ‘We are writing the story for our next generation’
Baltimore’s latest count of vacant houses stands at 11,388. That’s the lowest in decades, and not just because of demolitions.
Campus Views 2026: The St. Paul’s Schools
Ask St. Paul’s students about their favorite place on campus, and you’ll hear a common refrain: the hill. Nestled at the heart of The St. Paul’s Schools’ 130-acre campus, this iconic gathering place brings the community together. Students from St. Paul’s School for Girls and St. Paul’s School for Boys share lunch in Adirondack chairs,…
Catonsville residents can shape the future of Catonsville Armory at upcoming meetings
At meetings held in November and December, Catonsville residents and stakeholders can have their say in the armory’s future.
Immigration enforcement worries Maryland Latino Republicans ahead of midterms
Latino leaders say President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies are shaping how their community views the November elections.
More than a jack-o’-lantern: a history of the popular pumpkin
Pumpkins have a long history in North America, including the Chesapeake Bay region. Learn about the legacy of this iconic squash.
Campus Views 2026: The Park School of Baltimore
The Park School of Baltimore’s 100-acre campus is a living laboratory where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 explore, create, and connect with the natural world every day. Interconnected academic buildings — with a net-zero Science & Engineering Wing and dedicated arts and athletic facilities — serve as hubs for discovery, and outdoor classroom spaces,…
Baltimore County seal may be updated for first time in nearly 70-year history
Baltimore County’s seal has remained the same for 70 years. Now, with an increase in districts, may come a small update.
