Baltimore Weekend Events: Pet Expo, Prince Tribute, Art Exhibition Openings, and more.
Art-lovers, this weekend is made for you. There are tons of art exhibitions opening across Baltimore, from a retrospective on a wood sculptor to a tribute to a former Black Floridian community and more. Plus, catch a pet expo, tribute shows to Prince and Led Zeppelin, and other events all around Charm City. Check it…
Events
After inaugural exhibit, The Parlor arts hub returns with ‘vintage marketplace’ starting February 4
After a successful inaugural exhibition last fall, Baltimore’s newest arts hub is returning with more activities in February.
Baltimore Restaurant Week Returns Winter ’23
This winter, enjoy 10 days of delicious deals with Baltimore Restaurant Week, running January 27 – February 5, 2023. Lunch and brunch starting…
‘Food for Thought’ exhibition to open at Baltimore Museum of Industry next month
An exhibition opening next month at the Baltimore Museum of Industry will encourage visitors to ponder the impact of food…
BARCS to celebrate puppy love with second annual dog wedding
Pups and puppy lovers are cordially invited to share in the love of The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter’s…
Columns

Bohemian Rhapsody
A writer’s life in Baltimore, where it’s never too late to be a work-in-progress.
Column by Marion Winik

On a Marble Stair
A Baltimore poet, essayist and educator chronicles adventures and experiences with the places, people, and pastimes they have called home.
Column by Jalynn Harris

Urban Landscape
Urban Landscape: 2022 was largely a year of planning, rebuilding
For Baltimore, 2022 was largely a year of setting up development projects for 2023 and beyond. Here’s a look back…
Urban Landscape: Middle Branch fitness center and Highlandtown’s Creativity Center open; Apartments proposed for Hampden; Indian restaurant coming to Roland Park; Bromo Tower on view; more.
Baltimore civic leaders gathered on Nov. 2 to cut the ribbon on Highlandtown’s newest arts hub. The Creativity Center is…
Urban Landscape: Fells Point library selling for $330,000; UB narrows search for developer; Patagonia sets Opening Weekend dates; Station North building goes up for auction; Jonathan Jensen pens ode to Dumpster Day
A former public library in Fells Point is expected to become a community resource hub and collaborative work setting, after…
Urban Landscape: Shofer’s warehouse turning into apartments; Creativity Center sets opening date; Under Armour’s field takes shape; Nut and Bolt sculpture refreshed in Bolton Hill; Univest coming to Lutherville; Senator Theater turns 83
The former Shofer’s furniture warehouse at 836 Leadenhall St. will become the site of 165 market-rate apartments, under a plan…
Hot Plate
Hot Plate: Lunar New Year celebrations, truffles at The Milton Inn, pop-up at The Sinclair, and more
This week, the Baltimore food world celebrates all things winter, from ice to truffles, and gets ready for the Year…
Hot Plate: Ammoora open, Oregon Grille accepting reservations, restaurant weeks, National Bagel Day, and more.
Baltimore restaurants are embracing the “new year, new you” ethos this week, with a flurry of announcements and updated menus.…
Hot Plate: Champagne & Fries at Pierpoint, Krautfest at Gertrude’s, Baltimore County Restaurant Week begins, and more.
The new year is kicking off with a bang in the Baltimore restaurant world. Not only does winter Restaurant Week…
Hot Plate: New Year’s Eve plans, McFaul’s & Ekiben open new outposts, Szechuan House reopens, and more.
Baltimore restaurateurs have been busy during this usually sleepy holiday week. While most of the news this week is focused…
Hot House
Hot House: Historic Williams House offers gorgeous view of Greenspring Valley
10600 Park Heights Avenue, Owings Mills. Hot House: Historic 1902 estate overlooking the Greenspring Valley. 6 bedrooms/5 bathrooms. 7,439 square feet. Asking price: $3.85 million.
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Baltimore City seeks to curb intimate partner violence by leveraging public data online
As Baltimore City residents continue to grapple with various forms of violence daily, city officials are examining its root causes as a way to slow the pace.
Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland priorities span from marijuana legalization equity to education, health
For the first time in 53 years, members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland will be voting on bills under the state’s first Black governor, Wes Moore. The Legislative…

Big Fish
Big Fish: The Artful Work of Cara Ober, Founding Editor of BmoreArt
I met Cara Ober at the BmoreArt office and gallery in the converted storefront at 2519 N. Charles Street where it shares space with one…
Big Fish: Max Weiss, Editor-in-Chief of Baltimore Magazine, Tells Almost All
While Max Weiss was an undergrad at Bennington College in Vermont, studying music and literature, her parents moved from Long Island to Timonium. So after…
Big Fish: Planned Parenthood Director Karen Nelson Faces the Future of Abortion in America
by Marion Winik “In some ways, I’ve been preparing for this my whole career,” says Karen Nelson, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Maryland, “this”…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Judge allows Mosby’s lawyers to quit case; Maryland gas prices rising; Application deadline extended for Moore’s boards and committees; and more.
Judge permits Marilyn Mosby’s entire defense team to quit case — The Baltimore Sun Gas prices continue to rise in Maryland. Here’s why. — WMAR-TV Application deadline for Gov. Moore’s boards and committee appointments moved to Jan. 31 — The Afro Gov. Moore is about to shake up the Public Service Commission. Here’s why it…
Friday Morning Headlines: Moore highlights tax break for military retirees; Judge expresses concern over BPD hiring; More turmoil in Columbia; and more.
Columbia Association future uncertain as board accepts CEO resignation and two others depart – The Sun Gov. Moore highlights tax break proposal for military retirees – WTOP News Federal judge overseeing consent decree concerned about BPD recruitment – WBAL News Housing prices increase, despite slowdown in buying – WMAR-TV 35-acre mixed-use development underway in Bel…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: BGE pushes for control of Baltimore’s underground conduit system; McCormick reports sales and profit decline; and more.
BGE is quietly pushing to control Baltimore’s underground conduit system — Baltimore Brew McCormick reports sales and profit decline in fourth quarter — The Baltimore Sun Associated Black Charities loses multimillion-dollar grant contract highlighted in scathing city audit — Baltimore Business Journal Singer, ‘courtwatcher’ Fiona Apple champions Md. bill to cement online access to courtrooms…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Gov. to replace head of stadium authority; Cannabis and education among top priorities of Legislative Black Caucus; Teachers seek higher pay; and more.
Moore to replace head of Maryland Stadium Authority and dozens of other Hogan appointees – Maryland Matters Cannabis, health care and education among top priorities of Legislative Black Caucus – Baltimore Banner Baltimore County educators seek cost-of-living adjustments – The Sun Legislation introduced to assist health care workers – WMAR-TV Company defends its higher ambulance…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore to run out of federal eviction prevention funds in March; 11 puppies dead, 2 people injured in house fire; Gorilla statue stolen; and more.
Baltimore to run out of federal eviction prevention funds by mid-March, officials say — The Baltimore Sun 11 puppies found dead, 2 people injured in Bentalou Street house fire — WBAL-TV PNC closing another eight branches in Baltimore County — Baltimore Business Journal $10k reward offered leading to arrest of man caught on video stealing…
Don’t Say Gay
Writer Will Richardson remembers a recent Halloween adventure, more frightening for his and his husband’s journey into MAGA territory than any spooky costumes at hand.
Wednesday Morning Headlines: Former D.C. Metro head named state transportation chief; Md. sues recycling company for ‘open dumps’; The impact of 6,000 state agency vacancies; and more.
Gov. names former head of D.C. Metro as state transportation secretary – NBC4 News Maryland sues recycling company, accusing it of operating ‘open dumps’ in Baltimore, Prince George’s – The Sun New school-area speed camera locations announced – WBFF-TV How Dawn Flythe Moore will approach the role of first spouse – Baltimore Banner The impact…
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland fined for alleged misuse of AmeriCorps funds; How Baltimore-area students are scoring in English and math; Light snow accumulation in Maryland on Wednesday; and more.
State of Maryland settles with feds after alleged misuse of AmeriCorps funds — Baltimore Brew Students in Baltimore region are moving past the pandemic in English, but many are flubbing math — The Baltimore Banner Light accumulation expected in Maryland Wednesday morning — WBAL-TV Baltimore County schools partially at fault for 2020 cyberattack, Maryland inspector…
Dr. Asma Naeem appointed director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, the first person of color to lead the institution
After a 10-month international search, the Baltimore Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. Asma Naeem has been appointed to be the museum’s new director, the first person of color to lead the institution.
Maryland delegate looks to expand civil immunity for teachers
By Kara Thompson, Capital News Service School staff would receive protection from lawsuits stemming from discipling students under a proposed bill from Del. Robin Grammer, R-Baltimore, that is set to be heard in the General Assembly on Wednesday.
10 Things to Know About Jessica Gorsky
Jessica Gorsky has been involved with The Associated for the past seven years. She balances a busy professional career as a Trusts and Estates attorney and mom to an active two-year old with her volunteer positions as co-chair of the Ben-Gurion Society, board member of The Associated’s Young Adult Division (YAD) and ambassador for the Baltimore-Odesa Partnership. Here…
Chesapeake Conservancy data scientists taught a new AI tool to map wetlands more accurately
Chesapeake Conservancy is datafying the country’s dirt. The Annapolis nonprofit’s data science team has developed a new artificial intelligence deep learning model for mapping wetlands, with a reported 94% accuracy. This “AI wetlands model” shows hope for what has been decades of challenges for protecting and conserving wetlands, VP for Climate Strategy Susan Minnemeyer told Technical.ly.