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The owner of Red Pepper and three other area Chinese restaurants—a ballroom dancer from south of Beijing—has long been a force in the local community.

A Catonsville candy shop has a rich assortment of retro treats that stir memories of simpler times. 🍭🍬

Maryland’s fastest-growing high-school sport didn’t even exist here three years ago. Now we have 132 teams, including 14 in Baltimore City.

The Southwest Baltimore sewing machine retail and repair shop harkens back to the days when Baltimore housed the second-largest garment industry in the U.S.

On view through February, the vital archive of more than 200 images adds new weight to Baltimore’s already historic creative legacy.

The small-batch pop-up offers one-of-a-kind flavors like Chai Karak and Toasted Sourdough.

Nathan Fielder creates a documentary as slippery and elusive as its subject, disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.

Our roundup of the best things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do this weekend—from cheering on neighbors in the Baltimore Running Festival to sipping one-of-a-kind releases at Max's Rare & Obscure Beer Fest. 🏃🍻🥞📖🪩

Frights, bites, bar crawls, dance halls, and more ways to savor spooky season. 👻🩸🧟🍻🎶

The small-batch pop-up offers one-of-a-kind flavors like Chai Karak and Toasted Sourdough.

Two centuries before the Trail of Tears, English colonists drove Maryland's Indigenous tribes from their land. The Piscataway Nation wants people to know their story. "We're still here," says tribe member Gabrielle Tayac. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Tis the season for guided walks around historical sites known to have been frequented by spirits.

Qaffee House opens in Highlandtown ☕, Oleum owner talks new Canton spot 🌮, Baltimore's Guinness era comes to an end 🍺, and more news from the Charm City dining scene.

The unapologetically bold bar is a welcome addition to the Old Goucher cocktail scene.

The billionaire who bought his hometown team shares what he's learned from other owners, why he keeps writing and interviewing, and how he’s handling a restless fanbase.

“If you’re going to put all this work into opening a restaurant, you might as well give credit to the people who helped raised you,” says Jacqueline Mearman, whose all-day cafe is an homage to her grandmother.

Curators discuss the first-of-its-kind showcase, which amplifies work from more than 90 artists spanning two centuries.

The Southwest Baltimore sewing machine retail and repair shop harkens back to the days when Baltimore housed the second-largest garment industry in the U.S.

Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers' Poll closes Sunday! 🚨 It's your last chance to show some love to your favorite Charm City wedding vendors. Vote now!

Come for Tom Cruise's bravura performance as a corrupt oil tycoon—stay for the thorny twists.

Our roundup of the best things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do this weekend—including the 60th annual Fells Point Fun Fest 🎊, a party to watch Turnstile on 'SNL' 🎸, and more.

From the New/Next Film Festival and Blaq Pride to Doors Open Baltimore and Halloween at the MD Science Center, here are the happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

It's that cozy stretch of the year when single folks look for a match—and there are plenty of local places great for getting to know someone new.

We want to hear from our Charm City couples! Nominate your favorite wedding vendors—including caterers, florists, photographers, and planners—in our 5th annual Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers’ Poll.

The word Candela—“fire” in Spanish—is an appropriate name for this 40-seat casual cousin of Alma Cocina Latina, specializing in handheld Venezuelan corn cakes. 🔥

We review five films off the expertly curated lineup of features, docs, and shorts.

Why the author's hardboiled horror has afforded him cult status among local literary types and Internet gorehounds alike.

We want to know your favorite Charm City wedding vendors! Cast your vote in our Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers' Poll now. 💌

Contributing photographer Perry Hall captures the energy of The Flock at the international matchup, which was a nail-biter until the last second.

The community taproom is one of the leading examples of what Baltimore’s historic churches, many of which have increasingly become vacant or outright abandoned, can transform into, as part of what’s called “adaptive reuse."

"To Catch a Predator" was kind of icky, as this slickly made drama confirms.

New owners dish on expansion plans for the Pikesville deli, including more seating, real-deal bagels, and additions to the famed pickle bar.

A literal cottagecore haven, the leafy locale on the Baltimore City-County line is populated with 20th-century cottages, Tudors, bungalows, and more charming homes.

Crashes have killed nearly 500 people in Baltimore City over the past decade, and safety advocates say leaders have left tools on the table.

Historical Society of Baltimore County explores the lost town of Warren, Maryland.

Whether you prefer yours hot, cold, boozy, slushified, or baked into a warm donut, here's where to visit.

We want to hear from our Charm City couples! Nominate your favorite wedding vendors—including caterers, florists, photographers, and planners—in our 5th annual Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers’ Poll.

A new cookie shop prepares to get the dough rolling in Fells Point 🍪, The Club Car plots a big move in Station North 🍸, and more news from the Charm City dining scene.

Our updated list of the best taprooms close to city limits.

At the new restaurant from the Faidley family, ordering a crab cake is mandatory—but there are also plenty of other dishes that explore the bounty of the Bay.

The salty skewers are the perfect pairing with a martini, a glass of wine, or a shot of sherry.

From crave-worthy tacos to succulent rotisserie chickens, these restaurants are dishing out the best bites in Baltimore right now.

Debbie Dininno and her husband are now empty nesters, but she still sees her home as an ever-evolving project.

A chance discovery in his grandmother's photo albums inspired Allen's latest collection, 'She Saw Me Coming', on view at Charm City Cultural Cultivation through Dec. 4.

Before he headlines the grand reopening on Oct. 8, the beloved singer-songwriter and new co-owner discusses the lore of the hallowed Federal Hill venue, and how upgrades will continue its legacy.

We want to know your favorite Charm City wedding vendors! The winners will be featured in our 30th anniversary edition of 'Baltimore Weddings,' on newsstands January 2027! 🎉 Cast your vote in our Best of Baltimore Weddings Readers' Poll now. 💌

Before he's honored at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium this weekend, the homegrown astronaut talks local memories and the perspective you get from a quarter-million miles away. 🚀

Local literary leaders curate a two-day lineup of community-focused readings, conversations, vendors, and activities. 🔥📚

The salty skewers are the perfect pairing with a martini, a glass of wine, or a shot of sherry.

Maisie Rehkemper reflects on the New York City program, her love of sound engineering, and her plans to amplify women in music production.