Baltimore will have two Fourth of July light shows this year, one at the Inner Harbor and one in south Baltimore
Baltimore City will have two light shows to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, a fireworks display at the Inner Harbor and a drone show at West Covington Park in south Baltimore.
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Dan Rodricks: On seeing a three-legged deer in Western Maryland
Dan Rodricks writes about his repeated sightings of a three-legged doe in Western Maryland and his admiration for her perseverance.
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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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It’s a ship, it’s a plane, it’s … road closures for Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore
To enjoy the sights of Sail250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore, residents and visitors should be aware of road closures and transit changes.
Baltimore County to host public safety town halls
Baltimore County will host a series of public safety town hall meetings, with the first taking place next week in Towson. The county currently has planned three town halls focused…
Maryland and Baltimore say Medetomidine is on the rise in illicit drugs
Maryland and Baltimore’s Health Departments are warning of an increased threat of a veterinary sedative called Medetomidine detected in the illicit drug supply.
Fazenbaker poised to clinch Baltimore County Council nomination despite party censure
Tim Fazenbaker, who was censured by his own party for defaming fellow Republican candidates and office holders, has apparently won the GOP primary for Dundalk’s Baltimore County Council seat.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — June 25, 2026
Today’s topics include: Hampden business closure; tall ships in Baltimore; budget airline coming to BWI.
Julian Jones all but declares victory in Baltimore County Executive race
Julian Jones stopped just short of declaring victory Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for Baltimore County Executive.
BSO bringing concerts across state with Music for Maryland summer tour
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is making live music accessible to more Marylanders with its Music for Maryland summer tour across the state.
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Made in Baltimore store at Harborplace is closing after Sunday, June 28
Made in Baltimore, a store that showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers and artists, is saying goodbye to Harborplace.
Mark Your Calendars: July 2026 Events
From celebration’s of Independence Day and America’s semiquincentennial, to outdoor movies, concerts, and more, July is bringing tons of fun events to the Baltimore area.
The Yard Gym, an Australian fitness franchise, is coming to Timonium
The Yard Gym Timonium is slated to open inside a warehouse at 2001-2003 Greenspring Drive.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Oil spills into Inner Harbor; Szechuan House in Timonium to close after over 30 years; Man gets life sentence for muder of garden shop owner; and more.
Oil spills into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor — WJZ Baltimore County restaurant Szechuan House to close after over 30 years — Baltimore Business Journal Davidsonville man Jonah Poole gets life in prison in killing of garden shop owner Edward Koza — WBAL Facing the music: Ottobar in Baltimore ordered to pay $18,500 over unlicensed karaoke songs…
Hot Plate: Sail250 events, Dangerously Delicious Pies closing in Hampden, Sally O’s x Baltimore Taphouse and more
From tall ship excitement to the first tomatoes of summer, this week is a fun one in the Baltimore restaurant world.
Maryland communities invited to apply for federal park and recreation grants
Millions of dollars in matching grants from the National Park Service will be available to help Maryland communities expand parks and recreational opportunities.
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Oil spills into Inner Harbor; Szechuan House in Timonium to close after over 30 years; Man gets life sentence for muder of garden shop owner; and more.
Oil spills into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor — WJZ Baltimore County restaurant Szechuan House to close after over 30 years — Baltimore Business Journal Davidsonville man Jonah Poole gets life in prison in killing of garden shop owner Edward Koza — WBAL Facing the music: Ottobar in Baltimore ordered to pay $18,500 over unlicensed karaoke songs…
Friday Morning Headlines: Baltimore offcials announce takedown of violent crime ring; Police offer new approach to Fells Point weekend gatherings; Patoka not conceding BaltCo exec race as mail-in count proceeds; and more.
Baltimore offcials announce takedown of violent crime week; Police offer new approach to Fells Point weekend gatherings; Patoka not conceding BaltCo exec race as mail-in count proceeds
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore charter amendment to repeal term limits won’t be on November ballots; Hopkins lays off over 100 employees; Baltimore to get first female sheriff; and more.
A charter amendment to repeal term limits, pushed by Councilman Dorsey, won’t go before voters in November — Baltimore Brew Johns Hopkins University announces layoffs, eliminating 110 positions — The Baltimore Sun Sabrina Tapp-Harper wins Baltimore sheriff’s race as Sam Cogen concedes — The Baltimore Banner Maryland has a new AC law for renters, but…
How One Conversation Turned Into Community
Being Jewish doesn’t always come with community—sometimes you have to go looking for it. Through the Jewish Connection Network, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, that first conversation can be as simple as meeting someone for coffee. For Shelly Lohmann, that’s exactly where it began. “I needed to find my people,” she…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Fire at Owings Mills Tesla dealership; End of an era at Eastpoint Mall; How not to interpret Bill Ferguson’s primary win; and more.
Fire at Owings Mills Tesla dealership; End of an era at Eastpoint Mall; How not to interpret Bill Ferguson’s primary win
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Moore says lawmakers will return for redistricting special session; Maryland sheriffs who backed ICE win Republican primaries; Baltimore restricts drones during SAIL250 Maryland; and more.
Moore: ‘We are planning on coming back’ for redistricting special session — The Baltimore Banner From Harford to Frederick, sheriffs who backed ICE and sued Maryland won big on primary night — The Baltimore Sun Temporary flight restriction in Baltimore for SAIL 250 Maryland includes drone ban — WJZ Welcome to Baltimore | Kyle Youmans…
