Whether you pull out your family’s physical scrapbook, or scroll through digital copies of treasured memories, photos allow us to revisit the moments — big and small — that make up our life.
The same can be said for this collection of photos, ranging from major news events to smaller (but still important) stories that Baltimore Fishbowl covered this year.
From protests to sporting events to concerts to business openings and closings, relive 2025 through these images.
Maryland rally against Elon Musk’s DOGE takeover of federal government
Crowds gathered on Feb. 10 outside the Social Security Administration’s headquarters in Woodlawn to protest efforts by tech billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to take over various aspects of the federal government’s Treasury systems.
Maryland leaders made appearances, including former Social Security Administration commissioner and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation, and others.
Baltimore Fishbowl reporter Aliza Worthington captured the action in this article and photo gallery.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who oversaw the Social Security Administration under the Biden administration, addresses a crowd gathered at SSA headquarters in Woodlawn on Feb. 10, 2025. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Attendees listen to former Gov. Martin O’Malley speak at SSA. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Rich Couture, president of AFGE Council 215, addresses crowd at SSA rally. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Hazel Harrell (l) and Joanne Walker (r) hold signs they made for the SSA rally. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Rep. Kweisi Mfume poses with rally-goer and sign at SSA rally. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks speaks with rally-goer at SSA. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Sen. Chris Van Hollen poses for selfie with a rally attendee. Photo by Aliza Worthington. Rep. Johnny Olszewski speaks to rally-goers at SSA. Photo by Aliza Worthington. 
Marguerite Schervish (l) and Hazel Harrell (r) hold Harrell’s sign at the SSA rally. Photo by Aliza Worthington.
‘Hands off!’ protests sweep the nation, including Baltimore
Across the United States, demonstrators on April 5 told had a message for President Donald Trump and Elon Musk: keep your “hands off” the American democracy. “Hands off!” protests took place across the country, including here in Maryland. A rally at Baltimore City Hall drew thousands of people.
Check out scenes from the protest in this photo gallery by Carl Schmdit of Federal Hill Photography LLC.
Gianna Rico, green hat, holds a sign at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5 2025. The sign reads “The power of the people is greater than the people in power.” (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Protesters hold signs at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) A protester holds an upside-down American flag at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) A protester holds a sign at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5 2025. The sign reads “You done pissed off grandma” with a hand showing the middle finger. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Sicklecell, a local musician, performs for attendees at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5, 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Courtney Jenkins, president of the Metropolitan Baltimore AFL-CIO, addresses attendees at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5, 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Protesters carrying signs gather at the Hands Off! Baltimore protest at Baltimore City Hall on April 5 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
National Day of Protest/May Day rallies
May was a busy month for visuals, and the month kicked off with a National Day of Protest on May 1. In Baltimore,
Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC chronicled the protest in this photo gallery.
Black Chakra, a Baltimore poet, addresses the rally at McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) (L to R) Aladdin Collar, Nina Amaya, and Jeff Fahringer, all walk on stilts at the rally at McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) The Family and Kids March for Justice crosses Light Street into McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) A rally attendee holds a sign that reads “Teachers Say Free Kilmar And All Trump’s Deportees And Detainees” at McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) The Labor March arrives at McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) The Rally for Palestine marches north on Charles Street across Pratt Street during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) A rally attendee holds a sign that reads “Jesus Was A Refugee” at McKeldin Plaza during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025 in Baltimore. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) Protesters gather in Baltimore during the National Day of Protest on May 1, 2025. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC)
Flower Mart
Mount Vernon Place was awash with flowers and other plants during Baltimore’s annual Flower Mart. Children danced around a maypole and families enjoyed lemon sticks — a Baltimore spring and summer tradition.
Check out scenes from Flower Mart in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Students from Bryn Mawr dance around a maypole. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Flowers adorn the hair of a Flower Mart attendee. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Dressed up in red, Flower Mart visitors enjoy the beautiful weather at Mount Vernon Place. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
An artist paints a landscape painting of a vendor’s tent at Flower Mart. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A vendor serves lemon sticks at Baltimore’s Flower Mart. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Flower Mart visitors take a photo with a lemon stick mascot. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A family enjoys a lemon stick treat. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Mother’s Garden
Frederick Rasmussen paid tribute to Baltimore’s moms and the garden that was created in their honor at Clifton Park.
See the beauty of Mother’s Garden in these photos by Dan Rodricks — and be sure to visit it in person this spring or summer when the weather is warmer and the plants are more lush.
A pathway within Clifton Park’s Mother’s Garden leads to a round stone structure sitting atop a hill which affords visitors a breathtaking view of the city. Photo by Dan Rodricks. 
A sign on Harford Road welcomes visitors to Clifton Park’s Mothers Garden that dates to 1926. Photo by Dan Rodricks. A wood and stone pergola offers both a comfortable seat and a quiet place for reflection at Mother’s Garden in Baltimore’s Clifton Park. Photo by Dan Rodricks.
Turnstile concert at Wyman Park Dell
Baltimore-born pop punk band Turnstile returned to their roots for a springtime outdoor concert at Wyman Park Dell. The event drew thousands of fans and raised $35,000 for the local nonprofit Health Care for the Homeless.
Jam out to this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
A crowd member stage dives while Turnstile performs in Wyman Park Dell on May 10, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A crowd member stage dives while Turnstile performs in Wyman Park Dell on May 10, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Crowd members raise their hands at the Turnstile concert at Wyman Park Dell on May 10, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A family listens to Turnstile play in Wyman Park Dell on May 10, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Turnstile drummer Daniel Fang stage dives after his set in Wyman Park Dell on May 10, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Crab Derby
Ahead of the Preakness horse race, Faidley’s Seafood held its own sporting event: the Crab Derby. “Jockeys” coaxed their crustaceans toward the finish line with spray bottles and buoys on sticks.
Maggie Jones crab-tured the action in this photo gallery.
Matthew Scales (center) cheers on his crab as it makes its way across the finish line at Faidley’s Seafood’s annual Crab Derby on May 15, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
The winner of Faidley’s Seafood’s annual Crab Derby was “True Blue.” Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Matthew Scales holds up his trophy after winning Faidley’s Seafood’s annual Crab Derby on May 15, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Participants smile during Faidley’s Seafood’s crab-picking competition on May 15, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
150th Preakness Stakes
2025 marked a major milestone in horse racing: the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. Spectators in snazzy suits and fancy hats made their way to Pimlico Race Course to watch the second jewel of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
The race horse Journalism emerged victorious, and her jockey Umberto Rispoli became the first jockey from Italy to win a Triple Crown race.
Check out scenes from this historic event in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli does a victory lap with horse “Journalism” after winning the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Jockey Umberto Rispoli smiles after winning the 150th Preakness race with horse “Journalism” at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore points to a supporter at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Brandon and Jacob react to winning big at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Tiago watches the horses at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A couple watches the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
John Waters’ book signing
In May, fans of Baltimore filmmaker John Waters braved the rain and stood in line to meet the writer and purchase his new softcover books, each containing a screenplay for one of Waters’ movies.
See some of the characters who showed up in this photo gallery by Ed Gunts.
Rachel Kelsey of Baltimore shows off the big red brassiere that John Waters signed during his book signing at Atomic Books on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
Anita Rooney of Pasadena and Clare DeStoppelaire of the Jersey Shore got John Waters to sign a portrait of himself. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
Lorena Gallo, formerly Lorena Bobbit, holds copies of John Waters’ screenplays “Pink Flamingos” and “Flamingos Forevers” that Waters signed for her at a book-signing at Atomic Books on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. John Waters liked Mario Alipio’s silk-screened tee-shirt but declined to autograph it on the grounds that the image was “pirated.” Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
Rachel Kelsey of Baltimore (center) smiles while waiting in the rain at the John Waters book-signing at Atomic Books on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
Artist Wayne Hollowell of Northern Virginia holds copies of John Waters’ screenplays “Desperate Living,” “Flamingos Forever,” and “Pink Flamingos.” Hollowell illustrated the covers for all three books. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
Artscape
Baltimore’s Artscape festival shifted to the downtown area this year, with the arts and culture festival featuring an array of vendors, performers, and other activities.
View scenes of creativity and community joy in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
A woman dances to DJ Porkchop’s set at Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on May 25, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Festivalgoers enjoy the beautiful weather at Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on May 25, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Candance Coates dances to DJ Porkchop’s set at Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on May 25, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Queshonda Moore and her daughter Lilian Crandon hold hands at Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on May 25, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Infamous 92q DJ, Porkchop, performs his signature Baltimore Club songs at Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on May 25, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
No Kings Day protest
Baltimore demonstrators again made their voices heard as they participated in a local “No Kings Day” protest. It was one of at least 25 such demonstrations across Maryland — and thousands across the country — where protesters expressed their opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration.
See scenes from the Baltimore protest in this photo gallery by Wesley Lapointe.
One demonstrator wears a costume of President Trump driving a cybertruck during one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, at Patterson Park , in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe) Thousands of demonstrators march around Patterson Park during one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe) U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks to thousands of demonstrators gathered at one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, at Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe) Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen speaks to thousands of demonstrators gathered at one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, at Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe) Demonstrators sit with signs during one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, at the Observatory at Patterson Park in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe) A demonstrator holds a sign that says “Eject the Third Reich,” as thousands of demonstrators gather in Patterson Park during one of over 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the country, in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (Photos by Wesley Lapointe)
City Sand competition
The City Sand competition once again brought out architects and engineers to build sand sculptures, this year inspired by the theme “Authentic Baltimore.”
Marvel at the creations featured in these photos by Ed Gunts.
Moseley’s Flower Mart lemon stick won the Judges’ Choice Award and the Golden Shovel at the City Sand competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. Mahan Rykiel’s Mr. Trash Wheel won the People’s Choice Award at the City Sand competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. Design Collective recreated Fort McHenry for their entry in the City Sand competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. The City Sand sculpture contest took place on Saturday at Harborplace
Beto O’Rourke town hall
Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke stopped in Baltimore for a town hall at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center during his nationwide voter mobilization tour.
Maggie Jones captured the town hall energy in this photo gallery.
Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke hosts a town hall at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as part of his nationwide voter mobilization tour. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke listens to an audience member at a town hall O’Rourke hosted at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as part of his nationwide voter mobilization tour. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke speaks to a packed crowd at a town hall he hosted Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore as part of his nationwide voter mobilization tour. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Former Texas congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke listens to an audience member at a town hall O’Rourke hosted at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as part of his nationwide voter mobilization tour. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Savannah Bananas
Baltimore went bananas when Georgia-based baseball team Savannah Bananas played at Camden Yards on Aug. 1 and 2. The team is like the baseball version of the Harlem Globetrotters, entertaining fans with tricks and performances between plate appearances.
See the fun in these photos and video by Eddy Calkins.
Knife sharpening
Frank Monaldi, a third-generation knife sharpener, showed off his old-school skills passed down from Italian ancestors.
See how Monaldi keeps it sharp in these photos by Dan Rodricks.
Hopkins Student Center
At the start of the fall semester, Johns Hopkins University unveiled their new Bloomberg Student Center, named after Hopkins alum and benefactor Michael Bloomberg. It holds several nicknames: “The Stuce,” “The Waffle,” “The Mike.
The $250-million, four-story, 150,000-square-foot building includes tiered seating areas, a food hall, an E-game lounge, and more.
Take a look inside with these photos by Ed Gunts.
Hundreds of Hopkins students turned out for Monday’s preview of the Bloomberg Student Center. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A high-ceilinged dance studio overlooks two Baltimore Museum of Art sculpture gardens. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. Colorful hanging lanterns illuminate Ralph’s Marketplace, the first-level food hall inside the Bloomberg Student Center. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A combination of steps and tiered seating fills the central atrium of the Bloomberg Student Center. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
Ann’s Dari-Creme
In September, Ann’s Dari-Creme of Glen Burnie celebrated 75 years in business. New and old customers alike lined up to order deep-fried footlong hot dogs and soft-serve ice cream at this roadside restaurant.
Check out the 75th Ann-iversary celebration with this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Andrew and Riza wait in line at Ann’s Dari-Creme in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Aug. 31, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Kim Sullivan takes orders at Ann’s Dari-Creme in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Aug. 31, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Kim Sullivan gives Bella Ratcliff a 75th Anniversary sticker at Ann’s Dari-Creme in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Aug. 31, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A cook prepares the famous footlong deep-fried hotdogs at Ann’s Dari-Creme in Glen Burnie, Maryland on Aug. 31, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A customer receives a 75-cent ice cream cone to celebrate 75 years of business at Ann’s Dari-Creme on Aug. 31, 2025 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Squash blossoms
Squash blossoms, the bright yellow-orange flower of a zucchini plant, is a regional delicacy when battered and fried.
Dan Rodricks pays homage to the treat in this column, featuring a photo of the joy-filled Nicola Colloca holding one of the beautiful and delicous flowers.
Maryland Cycling Classic
Cyclists rode through the streets of Baltimore and along the city’s waterfront during the Maryland Cycling Classic on Sept. 6. For the first time, the event featured a women’s race in addition to the regular men’s race.
See the racers — and the spectators rooting them on — in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Cyclists competing in the Maryland Cycling Classic make a turn at Harbor Point in Baltimore, Maryland on Sept. 6, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Leo protects himself from the rain while watching the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore, Maryland on Sept. 6, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Cyclists race in the rain in the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore, Maryland on Sept. 6, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Alison Jackson, Agnieszka Skalniak-Sójka, and Emma Langley (left to right) at the Maryland Cycling Classic in Baltimore, Maryland on Sept. 6, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Rev. William Watters at Jesuit elementary school
Rev. William Watters has built a legacy of spreading the centuries-old Jesuit tradition of education in Baltimore, including the recent addition of the Loyola School. The community held a ribbon-cutting for the new school on Sept. 10.
Dan Rodricks honored “Father Bill” in this photo gallery.
Father Bill Watters, left, with fellow Jesuit priests at the Loyola School opening. Credit: Dan Rodricks 
Teachers, students, supporters of the new Loyola School and Jesuit priests gather for the school’s ribbon cutting in Mount Vernon on Sept. 10. Credit: Dan Rodricks The Rev. William Watters, fourth from right, attended the ribbon cutting for the new Jesuit elementary school he established in Mount Vernon. To the right are the Rev. Mario Powell, the Rev. Brian Frain, pastor of St. Ignatius Church, and the Rev. Gregory Chisholm.
HammerJokes
Stand-up comedian Mickey Cucchiella stepped on stage as a teenager at Tracy’s comedy club, on the lower level of the Bowman Restaurant in Parkville.
Forty years later, he opened HammerJokes in that same building.
Dan Rodricks talked with Cucchiella about his journey in this column, featuring photos of the comedian and his new club.
Longtime comedian and former radio personality Mickey Cucchiella is back in action, with HammerJokes, a new comedy club downstairs at the Bowman Restaurant on Harford Road in Parkville. Credit: Dan Rodricks 
HammerJokes is located downstairs at the Bowman Restaurant, 9603 Harford Road in Parkville. Mickey Cucchiella stands in front of a photograph of himself performing standup comedy.
Residents experience flight with model aircraft demos
Members of the Southwest Area Park Modelers club flew radio-controlled model airplanes and helicopters over Brooklyn, Maryland in September. They even taught community members how to fly the models themselves.
See scenes from the demonstrations and lessons in this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.
Ayeden Butler, 17, of Halethorpe, receives a flying lesson from Southwest Area Park Modeler club member Shane Knudsen. Charm City Fly-In: Remote Control Airplane Festival Sept 28 2025, Southwest Area Park Model Air Flying Field, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) (L to R) Tucker Phillips, 8, Jaxon Phillips, 11, and Colt Patterson, 6, are blasted with air from an RC F22 Raptor, during a demonstration by Wayne Bury, of Baltimore. Charm City Fly-In: Remote Control Airplane Festival Sept 28 2025, Southwest Area Park Model Air Flying Field, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) Nick Coggiano, of Linthicum, holds a medallion showing fallen service member USAF A1C Nathaniel Henry McDavitt. Each year at the festival, Coggiano performs a simulated angel flight using his RC Hercules C-130, with the mediallion inside, to honor McDavitt. Charm City Fly-In: Remote Control Airplane Festival Sept 28 2025, Southwest Area Park Model Air Flying Field, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) Rob Edmonds Jr, of Fairfax County VA, launches an RC aircraft he designed and built himself. Edmonds Jr designed his first homemade RC aircraft about 25 years ago. He says that, although he has an aeronautical engineering degree: “most of what I know about model airplanes I learned from model airplanes” and encourages anyone to design and build their own. Charm City Fly-In: Remote Control Airplane Festival Sept 28 2025, Southwest Area Park Model Air Flying Field, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC) This RC aircraft, built and piloted by Gregory Gee, is not based on a real aircraft but rather intended to be an homage to early aviation aircraft. Charm City Fly-In: Remote Control Airplane Festival Sept 28 2025, Southwest Area Park Model Air Flying Field, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography LLC)
No Kings Day 2.0
On the second No Kings Day of the year, this one in October, demostrators once again lined the streets to protest the Trump administration.
Dan Rodricks captured scenes from the Catonsville demonstration in this column.
Animal Boy
Lauraville couple Chris and Kate Tsonos’ punk rock sandwich shop, Animal Boy, is becoming a neighborhood favorite since opening Oct. 2.
Music posters plaster the walls of the restaurant — and even the bathroom — while staff serve up mouth-watering menu items like a seitan cheesesteak or a pastrami seitan sandwich.
Check out this neighborhood eatery featured in these photos by Marcus Dieterle.
Chris and Kate Tsonos are the owners of Animal Boy, a new sandwich shop and bar that opened Thursday in Northeast Baltimore’s Lauraville neighborhood. Photo credit: Marcus Dieterle. A framed photograph of the late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osborne hangs above the toilet in Animal Boy’s bathroom. Photo credit: Marcus Dieterle. 
A jukebox plays a 45 rpm vinyl record inside the new Animal Boy sandwich shop and bar in Lauraville. The jukebox will be outfitted with new labels to reflect Animal Boy’s rock music offerings. Photo credit: Marcus Dieterle.
Oyster Shellebration
Baltimore Fishbowl hosted our second annual Oyster Shellebration on Oct. 16 at True Chesapeake Oyster Co., where community members joined us for a night of great food and drinks — including, of course, oysters — and even better company.
The Lost Pythons, a band that comprises staff and supporters of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, performed songs about Mr. Trash Wheel and the Chesapeake Bay.
A portion of proceeds from the Shellebration benefited Mr. Trash Wheel and the wonderful work the Waterfront Partnership does to maintain and improve the health of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the broader Chesapeake Bay.
Relive the night through this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Patrick Hudson shows off an oyster as True Chesapeake staff members shuck more at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Raw oysters are served at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A bartender mixes a drink at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy oysters, drinks, and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A True Chesapeake employee holds a plater of oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees sample oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy oysters, drinks, and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee slurps an oyster at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee loads up their plate with oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
An attendee enjoys a glass of wine at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee enjoys a glass of wine and a plate of oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. The Lost Pythons, a band dedicated to Mr. Trash Wheel, perform at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy a performance by the Lost Pythons at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy a performance by the Lost Pythons at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A member of The Lost Pythons, a band dedicated to Mr. Trash Wheel, wears a ukulele strapped to their back at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. The Lost Pythons, a band dedicated to Mr. Trash Wheel, perform at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
The Lost Pythons, a band dedicated to Mr. Trash Wheel, perform at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Raw oysters are served at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. True Chesapeake staff members shuck oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. True Chesapeake staff members shuck oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Raw oysters are served at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee samples an oyster at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee loads up their plate with oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees sample oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. An attendee samples an oyster at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Patrick Hudson shows off an oyster as True Chesapeake staff members shuck more at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. True Chesapeake staff members shuck oysters at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Raw oysters are served at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy oysters, drinks, and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy oysters, drinks, and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy oysters, drinks, and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy drinks and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Attendees enjoy drinks and good company at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Raw oysters are served at Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration at True Chesapeake on Oct. 16, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Doors Open Baltimore
Community members toured and viewed historic buildings around the city during the Doors Open Baltimore event on Oct. 25.
See the architectural beauty of Baltimore in this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.
The ornate designs above the theater screen are all sculpted plaster. The original screen would have been very small, and was behind the curtains at the bottom of the image. At SNF Parkway Theater during Doors Open Baltimore on Oct 25 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) One of two canvas oil paintings along the wall, added after the initial opening. Additional blank ovals adorn the walls where additional paintings may have been hung. At SNF Parkway Theater during Doors Open Baltimore on Oct 25 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Bronze organ pipes, of which there are approximately 1400. At First Unitarian Church of Baltimore during Doors Open Baltimore on Oct 25 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) These entrance doors, and the structure in general, were modeled after the Roman Pantheon. The church’s style is French Romantic Classicism emphasizing simple cube, triangle, and spherical shapes and minimal adornment. At First Unitarian Church of Baltimore during Doors Open Baltimore on Oct 25 2025 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)
Health Care for the Homeless mural
A mural on the side of the headquarters for Health Care for the Homeless has raised visibility about homelessness in Baltimore for 15 years. This fall, it got a refresh.
Jenna Mattern showcased the mural’s progress in these photos.
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen and Gail Evans touch up the mural on a mechanical lift. Credit: Jenna Mattern Jay Schlossberg-Cohen and Gail Evans touch up the mural on a mechanical lift. Credit: Jenna Mattern The mural features the yellow power outlet, towards the bottom right corner of the mural. Credit: Jenna Mattern
Mayoral portraits
Four former Baltimore mayors previously did not have portraits hanging in City Hall. That changed in November with the unveiling of portraits for Sheila Dixon, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Catherine Pugh, and Bernard C. “Jack” Young.
See how the artists portrayed each mayor in these photos by Ed Gunts.
A portrait of former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon painted by Andrew Pisacane, also known as Gaia. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A portrait of former Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake painted by Megan Lewis. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A portrait of former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh painted by Kennedy Ringgold. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A portrait of former Baltimore mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young painted by Karen Warshal. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
Lady Day Way
Murals, painted screens, and other artworks pay tribute to jazz icon and former Baltimorean Billie Holiday on the 200 block of South Durham Street in Upper Fells Point.
The block, which has become known as “Lady Day Way,” gained a new mural honoring Holiday, this one by artist Yewande Kotun Davis.
View some of the creations in this photo gallery by Ed Gunts.
Artist Yewande Kotun Davis’ mural titled “A Night with Lady Day” honors singer Billie Holliday on Lady Day Way in Upper Fells Point. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. A mosaic tile piece by Joseph Michael Rizza honors Billie Holiday. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
A mural by Bridget Cimino honors Billie Holiday. Photo credit: Ed Gunts. 
Painted screens on South Durham Street honor Billie Holiday. Photos by Ed Gunts.
Skateland Putty Hill closes
After Skateland announced in November that it would close its Overlea location on Putty Hill, longtime patrons yearned to skate around the roller rink once more.
They got their opportunity on Dec. 7, when community members gathered for one final night at their local Skateland.
View scenes from the night in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
A man does a final lap around Skateland Putty Hill on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A teen reaches out for his friend behind him at Skateland Putty Hill on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. A father helps his son get his footing at Skateland Putty Hill on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
Cruz poses for a photo in the arcade of Skateland Putty Hill on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A Skateland Putty Hill employee hangs up one last pair of skates on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. 
A man dances his way through his final lap at Skateland Putty Hill on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones. Patrons exit Skateland Putty Hill for the last time on Dec. 7, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Portraits from Maryland high school football playoffs
In our final photo gallery of 2025, David Kohn sought to capture the atmosphere around Maryland high school football playoff games.
These portraits show players, family, fans and friends as they experience “the triumphs and defeats, the epic highs and lows of high school football.”
A jubilant student from Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Malboro Credit: David Kohn Fans of Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg Credit: David Kohn A Quince Orchard High School band member Credit: David Kohn Mervo vs. Sherwood, MPSSAA 4A/3A state championship, December 4, 2025. Kaylen Roberts, Mervo student. Final score: Mervo 40, Sherwood 20. Credit: David Kohn
