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Shaken and stirred: Baltimore’s Mount Vernon a growing haven for high-end cocktails
Mount Vernon has become one of the city’s top locations for high-end bar hopping.
The Coral Wig, located in the alley of Hotel Ulysses in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore.
Tom Hall to step down as WYPR’s ‘Midday’ host as station searches for next voice
Tom Hall will soon step down as the host of WYPR’s flagship public affairs program, “Midday,” Baltimore Public Media officials announced.
WYPR 88.1 FM, a service of Baltimore Public Media, announced on Dec. 4, 2025 that longtime Midday host Tom Hall will step down from the daily host role in early 2026 and transition into a new role as WYPR’s Senior News Analyst.
Baltimore bar closes after ‘literal dumpster fire’
A dumpster fire spread to Harford Road bar and live music venue Micky's Joint, which is now closed for an indeterminate amount of time.
Baltimore Police and fire officials are investigating the cause of a Dec. 4 fire that has shuttered three businesses on Harford Road.
Light snow to switch over to freezing drizzle Friday evening
Light snow could cause dangerous travel conditions for commuters, especially for drivers south of Interstate 66, according to the National Weather Service.
A worker changes the lights on the Stieff Silver sign to Christmas colors as the first snow falls in Baltimore on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Cheesecake Factory at Harborplace to close after decades in business
The closure of the Inner Harbor Cheesecake Factory on Jan. 24, 2026, will result in the loss of 115 jobs.
The Cheesecake Factory, one of the last holdouts of the changing Harborplace, will close in January,
Police warn of robbery trend targeting students for North Face, Canada Goose jackets
The Baltimore Police Department is asking residents to stay alert amid an uptick in robberies of North Face and other high-end coats, including Canada Goose and Moose Knuckles.
Police said many of these robberies occur during early morning or late evening hours.
Maryland musicians dominate best-of lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and more
Turnstile, Dijon and other musicians with Maryland ties landed on year-end, best-of critics’ lists from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and others.
Clockwise from top left, Nourished by Time; HUNTR/X; Dijon; Turnstile.
How a West Baltimore charter school’s 30-year legacy collapsed in months
In January, New Song Academy was given three years to right its financial wrongs. It folded in November.
Lamar Richards addresses the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners during the public comment period of the board meeting on Tuesday. Community members voiced concerns over the closure of New Song Academy.
Washington Monument lighting and fireworks draw thousands: ‘The vibes are always good’
Organizers expected around 10,000 people to descend upon the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon on Thursday evening for the annual lighting and fireworks show.
The fireworks display during the 2025 Monument Lighting Ceremony at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Maryland plans to clear out troubled Baltimore detention center
The state corrections department is planning to imminently transfer all detainees out of the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center.
Exterior of the Maryland Reception Diagnostic and Classification Center at 550 E Madison St.
Snowy start: Marylanders may wake up to flakes Friday morning
Snow is likely in the early hours of Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A plow truck drives up 31st St. in Charles Village on a snowy evening in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Florida man arrested after allegedly telling BWI employee he had an explosive device in his bag
Chaos ensued briefly for travelers Wednesday evening as parts of Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport were evacuated.
A portion of Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport had to be evacuated on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, sending travelers into the food court amid an investigation.
Maryland man charged in fatal MGM National Harbor shooting
Prince George’s County police arrested 22-year-old Benjamin Williams in connection to a fatal shooting at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in Oxon Hill.
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - DECEMBER 08:  General view of the atmosphere at the MGM National Harbor Grand Opening Gala on December 8, 2016 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Locked-up children left ‘extremely cold’ at Baltimore facility, public defenders say
The detention center in downtown Baltimore houses children who have been charged as adults and are awaiting criminal trials.
Natasha Dartigue, center, speaks at the mic. A community member, left, and Attorney General Anthony Brown listen.
3 delivery drivers carjacked in Guilford over last 2 weeks
Three delivery drivers have been carjacked in the Guilford neighborhood of North Baltimore over the past two weeks.
A private security vehicle is parked along Greenway following a series of carjackings of delivery drivers in the Guilford neighborhood.
What ‘Wicked: For Good’ can teach us about allyship in the real world
In this fraught political moment, what can the witches, lions and wizards of Oz teach us about allyship and living in community with those in need?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande attend as Universal Pictures proudly presents the WICKED FOR GOOD US Premiere on November 17, 2025 in New York City.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the monument lighting to a boat parade
Whether you want to gather around the Washington Monument lighting, watch “Elf” with the BSO or laugh thanks to comic Katie Boyle, we’ve got you covered.
Fireworks light up the sky around the Washington Monument during the 52nd Monument Lighting at Mount Vernon Place on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Scott and Bates rift: Allies urge both leaders to cooperate to avoid ‘severe’ fallout
“No agency is perfect, and we welcome good-faith engagement on how to improve our operations,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wrote to Ivan Bates.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott chat on October 17, 2024 before sitting on a panel discussion about gun violence at the historic Clifton Mansion.
BGE choosing ‘wasteful’ gas pipe replacement projects, consumer watchdog says
A consumer watchdog organization says Baltimore’s utility company has been putting profits ahead of safety when it chooses how to replace gas pipes.
Emily Scarr, a senior advisor with Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), speaks at a press conference outside of Baltimore's City Hall about a report released on Wednesday by PIRG that finds BGE has been prioritizing profit over safety when selecting its expensive gas infrastructure projects. She is joined by Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen, City Councilmember Mark Conway, Del. Elizbeth Embry, Maryland People's Counsel David Lapp, and Brittany Baker, the Maryland Director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Baltimore
Waymo vehicles will first hit Baltimore’s streets later this week, but won’t operate autonomously or be available for public rides quite yet.
Waymo vehicles wait at an intersection in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
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