Anita Rooney and Clare DeStoppelaire hold a John Waters portrait signed by the filmmaker himself; U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Maryland); A vanilla egg cream from The Fountain inside the Drug City Pharmacy in Dundalk.
Anita Rooney and Clare DeStoppelaire hold a John Waters portrait signed by the filmmaker himself; U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-Maryland); A vanilla egg cream from The Fountain inside the Drug City Pharmacy in Dundalk.

Last week, we shared analysis about a potential challenger to Maryland’s lone Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris; a four-hour John Waters book-signing; and an egg cream-fueled adventure inside Drug City Pharmacy.

Revisit the stories here:

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.
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.

“Hundreds of John Waters fans, including the former Lorena Bobbitt, gather in Hampden for a four-hour book-signing“: Hundreds of John Waters’ fans braved the rain to be among the first to buy one or more of the books he was releasing Wednesday.

nighttime photo of lit up Drug City sign
A sign is lit up at nighttime outside Dundalk’s famous Drug City Pharmacy. Photo credit: Aliza Worthington.

“Drug City Pharmacy and The Fountain: 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.

Pink flier with squeegee and bubbles and words "Spring Cleaning" and details about art market
Find great local original art at Spring Cleaning 2025!

“Spring Cleaning art market returns to Peabody Heights Brewery“: Find great original local art for under $250 at Spring Cleaning market at Peabody Heights Brewery on June 14.

Because of the way the 1st District was created in 2011, Rep. Andy Harris remains the favorite for re-election even against strong Democratic opposition.

“Can anyone topple Andy Harris? Democrats have created conditions where the answer is ‘no’“: Former Salisbury mayor Jake Day will face an uphill battle if he chooses to run against Rep. Andy Harris in Maryland’s 1st District.

A child dances on stage at the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Faith Spicer.
A child dances on stage at the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Faith Spicer.

“Mark Your Calendars: June 2025 Events“: Throughout June in Baltimore, there are plenty of opportunities to show your pride, make a splash, and have a good laugh.