A fierce political battle has erupted over an ambitious, 114-turbine wind energy project off the coast of Ocean City that aims to generate renewable power for over 700,000 homes.
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Oprah Winfrey sends gifts to Maryland delegate who went viral for cameo in ‘childless cat lady’ DNC speech
Oprah Winfrey sent gifts to Maryland Del. Teresa Saavedra Woorman (D-Montgomery County), who went viral last month after cameras cut to her face when Winfrey mentioned a “childless cat lady” in her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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Are you me?
Jalynn Harris wrestles with questions of self (re)discovery, reminisces on adolescent curiosity, and considers the “centaur of adulthood.”
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Katie Curran O’Malley leads Great Talk on knowledge, power, and leadership
A panel of experts, moderated by Katie Curran O’Malley, discussed how knowledge and flawed reasoning influence the public and its leaders.
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Maryland General Assembly opens with talk of budget fixes, juvenile justice problems
Gov. Wes Moore and top lawmakers headed into the 2024 General Assembly session Wednesday with a looming budget deficit in mind, hoping to avoid tax hikes and dramatic cuts and focus, instead, on their important priorities.
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What We Make Now: Pure Chocolate by Jinji
Welcome to the photo series What We Make Now. If you live in Baltimore, you may hear people on social media say “Baltimore used to make things” or “The city doesn’t make things any more.” This series was created to show that nothing could be further from the truth. Baltimore’s traditional industries–iron working, steel fabrication, […]
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John Waters confirms that Aubrey Plaza has been cast to star in his proposed film adaptation of ‘Liarmouth’ but says he doesn’t yet have funds to make it
Filmmaker John Waters confirmed that Aubrey Plaza has been cast to star as Marsha Sprinkle in the film adaptation of his 2022 novel “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.”
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The Bible, a cop, and a shower curtain
Jalynn Harris writes about growing up in the Church of Christ, a cop being determined to find danger in a young Black girl, and a mother’s lessons in life (including how to keep your shower curtain clean).
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Q&A With Susan Muaddi Darraj: Writing the Palestinian Community in Baltimore
Susan Muaddi Darraj’s most recent book, “Behind You Is the Sea,” follows three Palestinian immigrant families in Baltimore.
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A True Trash Tale: Q&A With Artist, Activist and Debut Author Bridget Parlato
Activist and author Bridget Parlato talks about her debut picture book, “Plastic Land: A True Trash Tale About Plastics.”
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Preak Weeks returns for second year in effort to support Baltimore-area businesses ahead of Preakness
Preak Weeks is back for a second year, the Maryland Jockey Club and 1/ST announced Tuesday. The three-week event is designed to help support Baltimore-area businesses in the lead-up to the 149th Preakness Stakes on May 18.
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Vibrant Centenarians: Happy 100th, Betty Cooke!
Baltimore jewelry artist Betty Cooke will turn 100 on May 5, 2024. She shared words of wisdom and her plans for celebrating the milestone.
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Mayoral candidates on the issues (Part 7): jobs and the economy
Fostering a strong local economy doesn’t solely fall to the mayor’s office, but the city’s top elected official and chief evangelist can be instrumental in bringing new business and jobs to Baltimore.
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Unmatched Athlete unites LGBTQ+ youth and allies for sports games
Maryland nonprofit Unmatched Athlete is bringing together LGBTQ+ youth and allies through sports. They will kick off Pride Month with an event Saturday, June 1, at Union Collective.
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Digital company Fearless expands, secures $17M in funding
The digital services company Fearless is expanding into two business divisions, having secured $17 million in financing to help fuel their future growth strategy.
