Giving your best is about more than the newness and niceness of the clothes, housewares and electronics we donate to those who need them.

I’m aware that the idea of talking back to a movie strikes some as gauche or uncouth. I don’t care. There’s a joy in the communal experience of taking in a larger-than-life new world together.

The outgoing speaker of the house reminds me more of my South Baltimore neighbors on the stoop than whatever Nancy Meyers fantasy she’s saddled with.

The experience since Elon Musk took over the app has changed, and trolls, abuse and spam are making many users tap out.

Looking past the Harbor and Canton for evidence of pretty in Baltimore

These gifts offer the chance to explore the best of what the area has to offer, around Baltimore and beyond.

I have never been to Anchorage, where the occasionally uneven but increasingly excellent “Alaska Daily” is set, more than 71 hours and 4,267 miles from Baltimore. Still, I felt a rush of uncomfortable recognition, as a journalist, a Baltimorean and as a Black woman when watching it.

Claim the last two months of the year as a time to make changes — but only the ones that really fit your life.

The art installation at SNAC by Nancy, one of the winners of the Mayor’s Individual Artist awards, features about 15 embroidered pieces with quotes from Black women that artist Tamara Payne stitched onto African fabric.

The anguish and resolve of Mamie Till in the face of the unimaginable tragedy of the death of her son Emmett Till is sadly timely. But it hurts too much.

Baltimore City College, celebrating its annual football game against Baltimore Polytechnic Institute on Friday, has a distinctive class ring. Alumni talk about why it’s special.

Adults who dress up for Halloween might seem weird to you, but we’re having fun and getting away from the world’s troubles for one night. And that’s not hurting anyone.

According to Baltimore City Police, there were 506 reported thefts of catalytic converters in the city between January 1, 2022 and this October 8, when my car started rumbling. But the problem is also a national one.

As we note the second anniversary of the passing of Maryland's CROWN Act, I talk about my decision to wear my hair natural, and the social, political and even health implications.

You may never have thought of yourself as a runner. That doesn’t mean you aren’t.

I don’t have a problem with Kanye West publicly sharing his views. It’s the onus we put on those views that’s curious.

Lizzo's visit to the Library of Congress sparked not only controversy, but hopefully joy in music for a new generation.

When we feel bad, are we more or less likely to take care of ourselves if it's not COVID-19?

A Baltimore ACE (adverse childhood experiences) trainer, and a survivor or childhood trauma himself, explains why — and how to help.

On “Thanks, Brooks Day” I have a personal message for Brooks Robinson, whom my son is named after and who created a tie between this city and my late husband.