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John Waters greets cavalcade of fans at Atomic Books, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Baltimore next week
At John Waters’ book signing last week, the Baltimore filmmaker autographed more than his “Liarmouth” novel. He also gave his signature to high heels, a beer can, an egg carton, a scratch-and-sniff card, and more.
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Can Maryland help save Baltimore’s Leakin Park?
The Maryland General Assembly this year passed a bill to review the establishment of a city-state partnership to manage Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Supporters hope the partnership will better showcase the park’s beauty and restore neglected parts.
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The Dos and Don’ts of a John Waters book-signing
John Waters will greet fans for a book signing Wednesday at Atomic Books to celebrate the publication of not one but three softcover books.
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John Waters’ faithful flock to Senator and Charles theaters for livestream of Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Fans of John Waters gathered at the Senator and Charles theaters on Monday to watch a livestream of the Baltimore filmmaker receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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When outsiders visit
When a friend from South Africa visits columnist Jalynn Harris in Baltimore for the first time, they see the city through each other’s eyes.
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All charges dropped against Syed after DNA proves innocence; neighbor recalls memories of young Syed
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with information from a press conference by Adnan Syed’s attorney and from one of Syed’s longtime neighbors, Betty Gaskins. By Abby Zimmardi and Shannon Clark, Capital News Service Betty Gaskins recalled waving to Adnan Syed just a few weeks ago as he walked into his family’s home in […]
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Handcuffs, prison stripes and a suckling pig: Spending a night in jail with John Waters
On July 13, 2024, Baltimore filmmaker John Waters (voluntarily) spent the night in jail with four winners of an auction to raise money for the Provincetown Film Society. What follows is an account of that night: Eleven hours in jail with John Waters.
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Approaching 80: Filmmaker John Waters on staying curious, stage diving and his ‘youth spies’
Even though John Waters just turned 79, he’s already given serious thought to next milestone, 80, and how to avoid becoming an “old fart.”
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Three familiar faces from John Waters movies – Divine, Ricki Lake and Mink Stole – are still making news in 2025
John Waters’ friends and actors Divine, Ricki Lake and Mink Stole are in the news for a play, cabaret performances, and a plan to rebuild a burned-down home.
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On John Waters’ calendar: Book signings in Hampden and Provincetown; Van Smith and Divine; Amy Locane; assessing Luigi Mangione and more
Writer and filmmaker John Waters will sign copies of three new books at Atomic Books in Hampden on May 21, the Falls Road retailer announced on its website.
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John Waters named to write and direct a film version of his debut novel, ‘Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance’
Eighteen years after his last movie came out, Baltimore writer and filmmaker John Waters is apparently headed back to the director’s chair. Deadline.com reported today that Village Roadshow Pictures has optioned Waters’ 2022 novel, “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance,” and that Waters will write the script and direct the film.
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Friday Morning Headlines: Additional forensic testing approved in Adnan Syed case; Salaries are lower for female and Black doctors in Maryland; and more
Mosby Approves Additional Forensic Testing In Case Of Adnan Syed, Man At Center Of ‘Serial’ Podcast — WJZ Same white doctor’s coat, but less pay in the pockets for women, Black doctors in Maryland — The Baltimore Sun City panel decries lack of changes in latest Johns Hopkins student center designs — Baltimore Business Journal […]
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This summer, four fans will get to spend a night in jail with John Waters
Baltimore writer, filmmaker and recent Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree John Waters is inviting four fans to spend a night in jail with him as part of the Provincetown Film Society’s online fundraising auction, which starts this week.
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Writer and director John Waters opens up about his never-shown-in-public prison film, ‘Reckless Eyeballs’
During an hour-long conversation with actress Aubrey Plaza, Baltimore filmmaker John Waters discussed “Reckless Eyeballs,” a never-shown-in-public movie that he filmed with inmates at the Patuxent correctional facility in Jessup, Maryland.
