Songwriters J. Trafford and Matt Pless to explore creative process in discussion and performance Friday
Talk lyrics and songwriting with Pittsburgh performer J. Trafford and Baltimore legend Matt Pless this Friday.
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Finalists announced for 2026 Sondheim Art Prize
Create Baltimore on Thursday announced the five finalists for the 21st annual Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in Maryland’s art scene.
Peeps vs. Cadbury? Maryland made its choice — and so has Baltimore’s comptroller.
Which reign supreme: chocolate or marshmallow treats? Maryland — and the majority of states — have a favorite when it comes to Easter candy.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 3, 2026
Today’s topics include: spacecraft drama threatens space mission; iconic voice in an unexpected role; a band member and a Buick.
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore Slutty Vegan restaurateur Pinky Cole makes ‘Real Housewives’ debut; Baltimore gets $1M to expand 911 diversion program; Md. man hospitalized after ICE agent allegedy rammed vehicle; Four injured after McCormick machine malfunctions; and more.
Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole talks ‘Real Housewives’ debut and making people believe again — The Baltimore Banner Baltimore receives $1 million federal grant for 911 diversion — The Baltimore Sun ICE agent allegedly rams immigrant’s vehicle in Maryland, leaving him injured — WJZ Baltimore County Fire on the scene of hazmat incident at McCormick and…
Songwriters J. Trafford and Matt Pless to explore creative process in discussion and performance Friday
Talk lyrics and songwriting with Pittsburgh performer J. Trafford and Baltimore legend Matt Pless this Friday.
Baltimore County to introduce three animal welfare and safety bills
The Baltimore County Council will introduce three bills aiming to improve the safety and wellbeing of animals and humans alike.
‘Memory cafés’ offer spaces for Baltimore County residents with memory loss to connect, reduce isolation
Baltimore County is funding the expansion of “memory cafés” in an effort to reduce social isolation among people with memory loss.
Hopkins’ business school offering huge scholarship for 2026 college grads
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School wants to give Maryland college grads an edge in the job market and a break for their wallets.
Bringing solar power — and savings — to Baltimore City residents
The price tag on solar systems makes it a luxury that is out of reach for some. But programs are making it more affordable for low-income customers to make the switch and save on their household energy bills.
Monday Morning Headlines: The Baltimore pastor who delivered an Easter sermon days after being shot; Shooting death on Key Highway in Federal Hill; Atlas group bringing steakhouses to D.C.; and more.
Baltimore pastor delivers Easter sermon days after being shot, carjacked – Baltimore Banner Snowden Square movie theater demolished to make way for new Howard County warehouse – WJZ-TV Overnight road closures coming to Reisterstown Road in Baltimore County – WBAL-TV A shooting death along Key Highway in Federal Hill – CBS Baltimore 14-year-old girl with…
Friday Morning Headlines: Family-owned Md. chocolate business to close; Mother returns money nabbed from county hot-dog stand tip jar; No deal yet on energy relief bill; and more.
Family-owned Maryland candy business set to close with plans for possible new location – CBS Baltimore Mother returns money taken from tip box at Baltimore County hot dog stand – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Ride-share passenger armed with gun accused of dealing drugs in Linthicum – WBAL-TV Maryland House and Senate keep diverging on energy bill -…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder; Insurer settles with owner, operator of Dali ship; Family of man shot in crisis presses for investigation into Baltimore County Police response; and more.
No bail for ex-Turnstile guitarist in ‘targeted attack’ on singer’s dad — The Baltimore Banner Insurer settles with owner, operator of ship that hit Baltimore’s Key Bridge amid effort to limit liability in collapse — WJZ Family of man shot in crisis presses for investigation into Baltimore Co. Police response — The Baltimore Sun 9…
The Maryland State Anatomy Board Whole-body donation program
The origins of Maryland State Anatomy Board whole-body donation program trace back to 1882, when the Maryland State Legislature enacted the Anatomy Act, establishing a formal system for anatomical donation in the state, which laid the foundation for the Maryland Anatomical Gift Act in the early 1960’s and the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act that most…
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 2, 2026
Today’s topics include: Artemis II mission, a royal visit, and New Balance shoe.
Thursday Morning Headlines: Prince Harry visits Baltimore’s Charleston restaurant; The Sheila Dixon move that led to this year’s Baltimore pay raises; Pet owners demand apology and justice after crematorium operator setencing; The high salaries of BGE and Exelon leadership; and more.
Award-winning Baltimore restaurant gets a visit from Prince Harry — WJZ Baltimore officials are getting a raise, thanks to the compensation commission launched by Sheila Dixon – Baltimore Banner Baltimore mayor disputes right of Inspector General to sue over records access – WBAL News Radio Pet owners demand apology and justice despite sentencing of crematorium…


