Baltimore Weekend Events: KittyCon, Subscape, Ekiben Night Market, Donna Summer Musical, and more.
Looking for the purrfect way to spend the final weekend of August? Whether a cat-themed festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, or a night market in Fells Point, there’s plenty to dig your claws into around Baltimore.
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Dan Rodricks: Launching from Baltimore, an app connecting musicians by the score
A new app, developed by a Peabody Institute professor and his cello student, will connect muscians around the world who are practicing the same piece of music.
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Can This Marriage Be Saved? Q&A with Michelle Brafman, Author of ‘Draw Near to Me’
In Michelle Brafman’s fourth novel “Draw Near to Me,” the discovery of an affair leads to a coma and a family’s struggle to pick up the pieces.
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Podcast: Halfway in, reckoning with the costs and consequences of Maryland’s education reform
In the latest Maryland Now podcast episode, we take a close look at the recent history of education in Maryland, and probe some of the factors, personalities and political imperatives…
Baltimore County wants to know what your water pipes are made of. Here’s how to check.
Baltimore County residents should check their mailboxes to see whether they’ve received instructions on how to check what material makes up their water service lines.
Dan Rodricks: Launching from Baltimore, an app connecting musicians by the score
A new app, developed by a Peabody Institute professor and his cello student, will connect muscians around the world who are practicing the same piece of music.
Maryland students often have back-to-school stress. There are coping options.
According to the American Psychological Association, 75% of high school and middle school students report school stress.
Local designer wins prestigious AIGA 50 Books|50 Covers award for outstanding design of book on Jackie Milad
Baltimore-based artist Raquel Castedo won an award for her design for a book on local artist Jackie Milad.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — August 27, 2026
Today’s topics include: ferry gets federal makeover; cannabis tax windfall explained; Meta’s Maryland legal battle continues.
Baltimore’s Harbor Connector ferry service to add hybrid vessels with nearly $11M federal investment
Baltimore’s Harbor Connector free ferry service will add new hybrid vessels with an investment of nearly $11 million in federal funding.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland redistricting ballot question blocked again; Baltimore-based tour company’s group among missing in Nepal-China floods; Maryland among states suing Trump admin over family planning restrictions; and more.
Another Maryland judge blocks redistricting ballot question. State appeals. — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore-based tour company’s group among missing in Nepal-China floods — The Baltimore Banner and Associated Press Maryland, 22 other states sue Trump administration over family planning restrictions — Maryland Matters Defense giant to lay off 382 people in Anne Arundel County\ –…
Fractured Prune’s 50th birthday gift to us is a Baltimore location
The iconic donut shop turns 50, and the CEO has plans for expansion into Baltimore, bringing the beach to us.
Baltimore opens city’s first public kayak launch, self-service rental stations
Baltimore expanded water recreation access Friday by opening the city’s first public kayak launch and two self-service kayak rental stations.
Hot Plate: Local Oyster Seafood Throwdown, Cinghiale wine dinner, Ekiben Night Market, and more
As summer winds down and we head toward Labor Day weekend, Baltimore restaurants keep on going, with festivals, special dinners, grand opening celebrations, and more.
Data centers in the region increasingly face bans, moratoriums
A wave of data center pushback is sweeping the Chesapeake Bay region as distrust with the industry deepens and energy bills rise.
Howard County breaks ground on county’s first agricultural center
The Charles C. Feaga Agricultural Center is named for a lifelong Howard County farmer and three-term councilmember.
Friday Morning Headlines: Video shows scooter crashing through Cinnaholic window during disruptive Rotunda gathering; Howard County murder suspect who reported girlfriend missing is arrested in India; The aggressive tactics as Mayor Scott pursues IG dispute in court; and more.
Video shows scooter crashing through Cinnaholic window during disruptive Rotunda gathering; Howard County murder suspect who reported girlfriend missing is arrested in India; The aggressive tactics as Mayor Scott pursues IG dispute in court
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore Police officer arrested for alleged on-duty rape; Baltimore City Public Schools signs on to ChatGPT for Teachers; Where to see partial lunar eclipse; and more.
Baltimore Police officer arrested on multiple charges for alleged on-duty rape — The Baltimore Sun Baltimore City Public Schools signs on to ChatGPT for Teachers — The Baltimore Banner Will you be able to see Thursday’s partial lunar eclipse? Here’s what states have the best view — WJZ Debate date set as Wes Moore again…
Thursday Morning Headlines: A surge in ICE arrests in the DMV leaves leaders seeking answers; Maryland included in landmark Meta settlement; Large crowds near Towson Town Center trigger police response and arrests; and more.
A surge in ICE arrests in the DMV leaves leaders seeking answers; Maryland included in landmark Meta settlement; Large crowds near Towson Town Center trigger police response and arrests
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Bill would require landlords to pay storage fees for evicted tenants; Ocean City’s new AI policy; Stanley Black & Decker to close local factory; and more.
Baltimore landlords would pay storage fees for evicted tenants under council proposal — The Baltimore Banner Ocean City adopts AI policy amid legal, privacy concerns — The Baltimore Sun Stanley Black & Decker to shutter longtime local factory, lay off 55 — Baltimore Business Journal ‘It makes a difference’: Volunteers changing lives at Sharp Dressed…
Year-over-year Q2 revenue from Maryland cannabis sales tax up more than $10 million
This year’s quarterly report from the state comptroller showed steady increasing revenue from Maryland cannabis sales taxes.
Maryland judge blocks redistricting amendment from November ballot, state Supreme Court will have final say
A Maryland circuit court judge ordered that a constitutional amendment changing the state’s congressional redistricting guidelines cannot appear on the November ballot, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.
