Why Baltimore is Charm City: 50 years ago, civic leaders and admen declared it so
Fifty years ago, the nickname Charm City was born. Baltimore's leaders were looking for a rebrand in 1974. The resulting ad campaign has proved remarkably durable.
Collecting nutcrackers that look like Black celebrities is my version of holiday joy
Since 2021, my happy place just happens to be among Christmas nutcrackers that resemble Black celebrities.
Columnist Leslie Streeter has been collecting Black nutcrackers since she moved back to Baltimore. She looks for ones that she thinks look like celebrities.
As Catholic churches merge, pews are full, but a sense of loss remains
This mass was six months in the making, marking the merger of five parishes into one congregation.
Mass is held on December 1st, 2024 at St. Bernardine Roman Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD following the combination of parishes around the city.
Lyric Baltimore’s 8th annual Dream Big Contest open for student submissions
Students in grades 5-12 in Baltimore and Baltimore County are encouraged to submit artwork to the Lyric Baltimore’s Dream Big Contest.
Students can begin submitting their entries for The Lyric's Dream Big Contest on Dec. 1.
This City Hall love story proves romance can happen anywhere
A lucky few discover love knee-deep in the crisis of a massive water main break in the middle of the woods.
Celeste Amato and Steve Strickland, who work in Mayor Brandon Scott's administration, outside of Baltimore’s City Hall after getting married on Nov. 9, 2024.
St. Ann’s closure makes one Black Catholic reexamine ties to lifelong faith
The closure of St. Ann’s Catholic Church has hit members of the predominantly Black congregation hard, including Ralph Moore, who is ready to leave the church altogether.
Harriette Lowery hugs Ralph Moore before mass at St. Ann’s Church in Baltimore, Sunday, November 24, 2024.
She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. Upon her retirement, a heartfelt surprise.
A heartfelt surprise by neighbors in West Baltimore to their longtime mail carrier.
JoAnn Dowery walks the final mail route of her 32-year career, around the Ten Hills neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Raisin Bran, stubbornness and love are secrets to a long life for these centenarians
Tiaras sparkled atop gray hair as five centenarians sat down to celebrate their birthdays together. Minnie Styles, Sylvia Jones, and Lois Herron — all 102 — along with Odessa Bass, 104, and Elaine Jones, 105, parked their wheelchairs next to each other and posed for a photo.
Sylvia Jones, 102
Car fire outside Baltimore City Hall now being investigated as arson
A vehicle fire Thursday night in front of Baltimore City Hall is now being investigated as an arson, according to police.
The Baltimore City Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle on fire Thursday night.
A mediocre bartender’s guide to ‘rockin’ the zero proof’ holiday cocktails
Here are some easy to make mocktails to keep friends and family sane during your holidays.
This cucumber thyme fizz with lemon and simple syrup will freshen up your holiday meals.
Mondawmin Mall’s beloved Santa Luke will miss Christmas this year
Santa Luke suffered an injury at the North Pole, says the Mondawmin Mall manager.
For nearly 40 years, generations of kids and families made their way to Mondawmin Mall to see Santa Luke.
Small businesses want your cash, too, this holiday shopping season
More than 240 million people plan to shop small this holiday season, and small businesses want to take advantage of that — starting with Small Business Saturday.
Meredith Morse, right, and Erin Behle, glaze their creations at The Clayground Studio & Gallery.
‘Hot Frosty’ and 4 other stupid TV shows I’m thankful for in an uncertain year
The wars and racism aren't going anywhere, so I’m thankful for the inconsequential stuff I can escape with, like “Hot Frosty” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Absolutely nothing of real-life importance happens in “Hot Frosty,” starring Dustin Milligan, left, as a snowman with abs of steel and Lacey Chabert as a kind widow who takes him in.
Where to get Christmas trees and firewood near Howard County
Here’s a list of businesses where you can chop your own Christmas trees and buy firewood this year near Howard County.
Payne Christmas Trees & Holiday Market in Elkridge offers pre-cut Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Scotch pine and white pine trees.
Ride-hailing app Empower stirred up a ruckus in DC. Now it’s in Baltimore.
The ride-hailing app Empower argues that it isn’t the same as companies such as Uber and Lyft and shouldn’t be subject to the same regulations. Regulators in the District of Columbia and Maryland disagree.
A white bus with a sign saying "PURPLE ROUTE" at the top is seen amongst a crowd of moving cars.
3 Walgreens locations shutter in Baltimore
Walgreens closed three of its pharmacies in Baltimore this past week.
An employee walks from the drug store section of Walgreens in Annapolis to the beer and wine section.
Baltimore judge now presiding over Adnan Syed case once oversaw prosecution of star witness
Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer says she has no recollection of overseeing a student attorney who handled an unrelated drug possession case in 2001 against Jay Wilds.
Adnan Syed has always maintained that he did not kill Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend and classmate at Woodlawn High School. His case received international attention in 2014 with the release of the podcast “Serial.”
How to get Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security checkpoints
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
Obituary: Green Street Academy teacher inspired STEM innovation
Harry F. Preston V, a devoted family man and the director of the Innovation Center at Green Street Academy, died on Nov. 17. He was 43.
Harry F. Preston V.
Is a welcoming Maryland ready for an increase in its immigrant populations?
Maryland is preparing for an influx of immigrants looking for less hostile living conditions than in other less-welcoming states
Gabriela Hernandez Marquez, an undocumented immigrant, speaks at an event announcing Anne Arundel County’s pursuit of a Certified Welcoming designation from Welcoming America. The designation will position Anne Arundel as a leader in immigrant inclusion, joining more than two dozen communities across the U.S. and becoming only the third local government in Maryland to achieve this distinction.
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