The Pimlico Hotel closed in 1991 but its iconic dessert, the Pimlico Cake, lives on as a Preakness classic and timeless Baltimore favorite.
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Posted inAlong the Patapsco
Leaving Baltimore? Not an option.
Leaving Baltimore is not an option for columnist Rafael Alvarez, even following the death of his parents.
Posted inArt
Walking a mile in artist Joyce Scott’s dreams requires flexibility, love, humor, and strength
Artist Joyce Scott’s retrospective at the Baltimore Museum of Art spotlights anti-Black violence of the past and present, and dreams of a better future. The exhibition is on view through July 14.
Posted inBig Fish
Big Fish: Laurie Schwartz, and the Waterfront Partnership’s role in sustaining Baltimore
Waterfront Partnership Executive Director Laurie Schwartz talks about the past, present and future of Baltimore’s signature waterfront.
Posted inEvents
Charm City Lights critics cite cost and access issues for walkers and bikers
Baltimore City residents have been speaking out against the cost structure and lack of access to the inaugural Charm City Lights display at Druid Hill Park, particularly for families who wish to bike or walk through the light display.
Posted inThe Charm City Birdwatcher
Despite faltering in the playoffs, the 2023 Orioles brought baseball back to Baltimore.
The Baltimore Orioles did more than just capture a boatload of wins this season. They captivated the hearts and minds of fans in a way that even the most battle-scarred of supporters couldn’t resist.
Posted inDowntown
Why Baltimore’s preservation commission rejected a developer’s plan for The Compass, and what it could mean for downtown’s West Side
Baltimore’s preservation commission rejected a developer’s plan for a $150-million-plus mixed-use downtown development called The Compass. The commission will hold another hearing on the plan on Tuesday.
Posted inEvents
HELLO BALTIMORE: After a $250 million renovation, Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena officially opens for business, starting with concerts by Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, and Earth, Wind & Fire
After undergoing a $250 million renovation, the CFG Bank Arena prepares to host its first public concerts as Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band take the stage Friday, and the Eagles perform Saturday. The arena hosted a private “soft opening” concert by Earth, Wind & Fire on Thursday.
Posted inEvents
Baltimore National Heritage Area launches photography contest
Calling all Baltimore-loving photographers! Now’s your chance to showcase your pride, talent, and skill with the camera by taking pictures that show the best side of Baltimore.
Posted inMt. Vernon
State of Maryland allocates $286,000 to help a new operator reopen Eddie’s grocery store in Mount Vernon but more funds are needed, community leader tells area residents
The state of Maryland has allocated $286,000 to help a new operator reopen Eddie’s grocery store in Mount Vernon but more funds are needed, area residents were told at a community meeting on Tuesday night.
Posted inPolitics & Business
A government shutdown could halt flood insurance, delaying thousands of home closings
Congress keeps hitting dead ends in attempts to extend a long-term plan for the federal program that provides flooding coverage for homeowners in the country. Unless the National Flood Insurance Program’s renewal happens by its new deadline of Feb. 2, it could lapse.
Posted inArt
The BMA’s ‘Preoccupied’ prioritizes Indigenous voices in much-needed ways
In “Preoccupied,” a new exhibition on Native and Indigenous artwork at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Indigenous community members leave their mark on the museum.
Posted inBig Fish
Big Fish: Leo Wise, the federal prosecutor who holds Baltimore officials – and Hunter Biden – to account
Leo Wise, an assistant U.S Attorney, discusses his new book about prosecuting members of the Baltimore Police Department’s corrupt Gun Trace Task Force.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Baltimore mayor’s youth curfew plan meets pushback, criticism over ineffectiveness
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s plans to impose a curfew for youth received criticism over the ineffectiveness of curfews to curtail crime.
Posted inThe Charm City Birdwatcher
Top five Ravens to keep an eye on throughout the 2024 season
Columnist Karuga Koinange examines some unheralded Ravens who could turn out to be key contributors for the team over the course of the 2024 season.
