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The Dish: Why Baltimore’s swankiest new bar took 7 years to open
Werewolves Welcome may feel worth the wait after seven years and approximately $1 million transforming the Old Goucher space into a bar.
Werewolves Welcome, a new bar in Old Goucher, is a seven-year project by veteran bartender and cinephile Bryan Ranere.
How and when to spot the Perseid meteor shower in Maryland
The Perseid meteor shower will peak over the next few days. The show will be most visible when the shower peaks on the night of Wednesday Aug. 12, into the early morning of Thursday Aug. 13.
An outburst of Perseid meteors lights up the sky in August 2009 in this time-lapse image. Stargazers expect a similar outburst during next week’s Perseid meteor shower, which will be visible overnight on Aug. 11 and 12.
How a Baltimore cheesecake company went viral with a Leonardo DiCaprio video
Èdo Cheesecake's video trying to convince Leonardo DiCaprio to try cheesecake has more than 24 million views and has increased sales 30%.
JANUARY 13, 2026 - Customers can sample Edo Cafe's Basque lava cheesecake at the former Chiu’s Sushi at 608 S. Exeter Street in Harbor East. Cakes can be purchased whole or by the slice, and come in different varieties like crème brûlée.
Atomic Books to triple size of its Hampden store
Atomic Books, the popular independent bookshop in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, will soon add a second floor.
A customer shops at Atomic Books in Hampden on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Power Plant Live! to open new bar with bands and karaoke in downtown Baltimore
Rally’s Corner Bar, which will have an outdoor patio and a dedicated stage for live bands, will open its doors in September.
Rally’s Corner Bar, which will have an outdoor patio and a dedicated stage for live bands, will open its doors in September.
New Orioles reliever Alex Hoppe aims for the middle of the zone. He trusts his stuff to do the rest.
“To be honest, I can tell you, I’m aiming middle-middle, and probably eight out of 10, it’s not going to end up middle-middle,” Hoppe said.
Orioles pitcher Alex Hoppe delivers during the seventh inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 5.
Maryland’s Haitian community faces fear and loss after immigrant protection expires
The Trump administration’s decision to rescind a key immigration protection status for Haitians has prompted fear among community members. Many immigrants who benefited from the status said that going back to an unstable Haiti could be extremely dangerous, if not fatal.
Coles and Rose Mercier sell Haitian-centered clothing in Patterson Park on Aug. 9, 2026 during the Haitian Caribbean Festival. They started their business, Notre Designs, in 2021.
A Baltimore mom created a fully outdoor preschool for kids who love nature as much as hers do
At one of the first licensed fully outdoor preschools in Maryland, low-income and kids of color won't be shut out of the benefits nature brings.
Children climb on a climbing dome in Baltimore.
Nora Blú hopes to make a spark where other restaurants have fizzled
Mount Vernon’s new kitchen on the block, Nora Blú, is serving Mediterranean food and chic decor.
Nora Blú is a new dining option in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. The new space serves a menu based on refined Mediterranean dining.
BTS electrifies Baltimore, tells fans they know ‘how to have fun’
BTS fans began lining up outside M&T Bank Stadium nearly 12 hours before the Korean pop band took the stage Monday night bringing its “Arirang” World Tour to Baltimore.
BTS closes out their show at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 10, 2026.
Baltimore Teachers Union demands missing pay for dozens of members
Roughly 60 Baltimore City Public Schools employees have reported being underpaid or say they have not been paid at all since May, according to the Baltimore Teachers Union.
Baltimore Teachers Union members express their disapproval during a press conference at Baltimore City Public Schools headquarters.
Baltimore Police officer faked traffic stops to avoid calls, prosecutors say
The officer was indicted Friday in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges of making a false entry into public records and misconduct in office.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, right, and Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, left, spoke at a news conference on Monday concerning the indictment of a police officer accused of faking traffic stops to avoid service calls.
Why Baltimore struggles to crack down on quality-of-life crimes
While the city is experiencing historic declines in homicides and shootings, some residents say other low-level offenses persist at unacceptable levels and erode their quality of life.
While Baltimore is experiencing historic declines in homicides and shootings, some residents, like Robert Richardson Jr., say other low-level offenses persist at unacceptable levels and erode their quality of life.
Community rallies around Mount Vernon Records as owner fights to stay open
When William Hicks made a plea to help keep his record store from closing Friday, the outpouring of support was immediate.
William Hicks, owner of Mount Vernon Records, can usually be found sitting on a stool in front of his store talking to passersby as he was on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
Baltimore prepares to welcome BTS ARMY of more than 100,000 fans
This stop in Baltimore is one of 12 in North America on their worldwide tour that features 88 shows across five continents.
Katherine Mooney during a BTS meetup she hosted at JS Brewery in Columbia.
Train lovers have something to say about the B&O museum’s name change
The B&O Railroad Museum changed its name to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, and railroad fans are not pleased.
The B&O Railroad Museum on West Pratt Street has recently been rebranded as the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.
Caviar is everywhere. Here’s where to get it around Baltimore.
Once reserved for special occasions and elaborate presentations, caviar is becoming much more approachable, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
At Peter's Inn in Fells Point, caviar is an add-on to the raw bar, where you can order it with oysters or shrimp cocktail.
The Hopkins researcher who studied how a first-grade game could keep kids out of trouble
Sheppard Kellam, a former chair of the mental health department at the Johns Hopkins University, died July 11. He was 95.
Sheppard Kellam.
Jesse Minter’s Ravens staff is fostering accountability through conversation: ‘No gray’
Ever since the Ravens returned for offseason training, the players have raved about the new energy in the building.
Players say they are on board with new coach Jesse Minter’s methods.
Another summer scorcher is on tap for Maryland with 90-degree temps, possible storms
The weekend ahead is expected to be a hot and sticky one in Baltimore.
A man running away from the camera's t-shirt is drenched with sweat.
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