COLUMN | Maryland native Allie Rose trademarked the phrase “Hot Girls Read,” which reminds locals of another business owner who tried to monetize a concept she didn’t create.

COLUMN | Gardening in Baltimore, especially without a yard, can be its own type of difficult. But fighting the elements and the rats to carve out that beauty seems almost revolutionary.

COLUMN | I am excited about the idea of Baltimore’s harbor being swimmable. But you’re going to have to do it without your girl.

COLUMN | The civil trial against the owner and operator of the Dali, which caused the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was settled days before the trial. Does justice help with healing?

COLUMN | Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family want you to take a road trip this summer. With gas prices as they are, that might have to be on foot.

COLUMN | When Baltimore’s Confederate monuments return to the city, there’s no clear plan for them. Anyone got a wood chipper?

COLUMN | A new Maryland law stops artists — particularly those in hip-hop — from having their words held against them in a court of law. Because racism.

COLUMN | Maryland’s new anti-predatory pricing bill seeks to protect residents from grocery stores using data to gouge us. We have to be more careful about what they know about us in the first place.

COLUMN | Baltimore has been waiting a very long time for the Red Line train to come to fruition. It’s still on the table, but the city deserves more.

The “Baltimore: Actually, I like it” bumper stickers are a winking nod to the city’s self-deprecation. But to me, qualifying one’s approval gives too much weight to the haters.

COLUMN | Online trolls berate Black and urban kids for going all out for prom. Here in Baltimore, we just carry on and add more glitter.

COLUMN | Comedian Steve Hofstetter recently defended Baltimore because outsiders seem to believe we’re sitting here waiting to be murdered. What can we do about that?

You might see Towson Town Center as an emptying mall, but those of us who grew up around here know we're losing something more than just stores.

COLUMN | Baltimore Ravens fans are approaching the upcoming NFL Draft with something wonderful and fleeting: hope.

COLUMN | New Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson comes with a lot of promise to lead kids who have similar backgrounds as his. Our expectations are high.

COLUMN | The Bmore Community Fridge Network has refrigerators across the region, but empty units in food deserts on the West Side need your help.

COLUMN | When Northwood-Appold United Methodist’s BGE bills totaled nearly $7,000 in January and February, the congregation banded together to take care of it.

Last year, Baltimore Center Stage refused to give up its DEI focus in the face of losing federal funding. They've tripled down.

COLUMN | WJZ’s Marty Bass is retiring at the end of May. But he’s still got a few more stories to tell.

COLUMN | Tampons and menstrual products are essential to being able to participate in society for people with periods. A new bill would provide them for free in Maryland state buildings. There is some controversy about it, but I don't see why.