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The Manor Restaurant and Ultralounge in Mount Vernon has been sold to an undisclosed buyer, will reopen ‘in the coming weeks’
Three weeks after Baltimore’s liquor board granted approval for The Manor to reopen in Mount Vernon, the business has been sold to a so-far undisclosed buyer or buyers.
Posted inUrban Landscape
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 city officials backed a local design and development team’s proposal to renovate and expand the property.
Posted inHampden
Ma Petite Shoe reopens after pandemic closure in a new, bigger Hampden location
Ma Petite Shoe, the one-of-a-kind boutique featuring eclectic footwear and artisan chocolate from around the world, has returned to the Hampden community in a new space. The store recently held a soft reopening at their new location, 1001 W. 36th St. at the corner of West 36th Street and Roland Avenue.
Posted inUrban Landscape
Urban Landscape: Bringing long-dormant spaces back to life was the recurring theme of 2025 and will continue in 2026
Both the past year on Baltimore’s urban landscape front, and the year ahead, might best be summed up by one recurring theme: the activation of long-dormant places and spaces that were waiting to be rediscovered and brought back to life.
Posted inEvents
Sarah Pinsker Book Launch with The Ivy Bookshop at Bird in Hand… PLUS Independent Bookstore Day THIS WEEKEND
Join The Ivy Bookshop at Bird in Hand on Tuesday, May 2 for a celebration of Hugo- and Nebula-winning, and widely beloved, writer Sarah Pinsker and her latest collection of short stories, LOST PLACES! Festivities– including a reading, Q&A, and signing– will take place at Bird in Hand, our sibling shop in Charles Village. Reserve your spot […]
Posted inHot Plate
Hot Plate: Vegan SoulFest, Heritage Smokehouse wine dinner, summer produce and more
From a vegan party to German wines to late-summer produce, this week is a good one for Baltimore’s food lovers.
Posted inArt
John Waters launching a 20-city holiday tour but likely won’t have his holiday party this year
President Joe Biden may think the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but John Waters isn’t so sure. The Baltimore-based writer and filmmaker said in a recent WNYC podcast with Anna Sale that he likely won’t hold his annual Christmas party for the third year in a row, because he’s not comfortable yet.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Maryland’s consumption of marijuana outpaces average, sets stage for high recreational demand
Maryland residents are expected to consume copious amounts of cannabis — as much as 1.8 million pounds of marijuana plants grown mostly in state — at least that’s what consultants told state lawmakers on Thursday. For the state to capture its best return on such a growing market, analysts told Maryland General Assembly lawmakers this week […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Union Craft Brewing announces new IPA as a salute to former Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed
Baltimore-based brewery Union Craft Brewing is introducing a brand new IPA in honor of Super Bowl champion Ravens safety and NFL Hall of Famer Ed Reed. The new brew, “G.O.A.T” (Greatest of All Time), is named after Reed’s nickname coined by NFL fans as a result of his exceptional football career.
Posted inBaltimost
Inside Drug City Pharmacy: Dealing variety, community, and nostalgia
Abundant flavors of sodas and potato chips, a whiskey tasting room, a post office, and more await customers at Dundalk’s Drug City Pharmacy.
Posted inFood & Drink
New harbor restaurant Docks on the Harbor to host star-studded grand opening event this Thursday
Docks on the Harbor plans to offer over-the-top menu items — like a lobster bisque mac and cheese with a lobster tail lit on fire — and island-themed decor perfect for posting on TikTok and Instagram.
Posted inWeekend Events
Baltimore Weekend Events: ResFest, Bit Gen Gamer Fest, Latin Heritage Celebration, and more.
From a video-game inspired concert to a festival celebrating Latin American music, dance and cultures, there’s plenty to make your heart sing this weekend in Baltimore.
Posted inEvents
Check out over 50 local handcrafted artists at the annual Holiday Heap festival Saturday
The Charm City Craft Mafia will host its annual Holiday Heap this Saturday with a winter festival featuring local & regional artists, crafters, and specialty food vendors.
Posted inNews
Last Week, This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day (News From June 19-23)
Last week, we shared the announcement that Eddie’s of Mount Vernon is closing, news about residents protesting BGE work in Federal Hill, and the growing popularity of pickleball in the Baltimore area.
