Fells Point

The Remington eatery JGBG’s closed shortly after the new year.
The Dish: Grieving the restaurants readers miss most
The closure of a local eatery like JGBG’s, The Red Star and Thai Restaurant can leave you in mourning. Readers shared the lost restaurant filling them with grief as we enter the new year — so we made a list.
A shrimp snack and Tackle Box from Ekiben.
Ekiben to drop Tackle Box from its menu — for a very practical reason
Ekiben’s Tackle Box catfish dish will be no longer available to purchase after Jan. 13 unless sales increase.
Michael Lisicky stands on a section of Francis Street which he hasn’t yet run, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in Baltimore, MD. Lisicky has been on a mission to run on every street in Baltimore since the summer.
Later-in-life runner tightens laces to run every street in Baltimore
The New Jersey native heard about a man who ran all of Camden County to raise awareness for dementia. It got him to thinking whether he could do the same in Baltimore. And soon it became his goal.
Kevin Brown, better known as "Buster" or "the guardian angel" of Fells Point, died late last month at age 65.
Remembering Kevin ‘Buster’ Brown, the ‘guardian angel’ of Fells Point
For 20 years, Kevin Brown, who went by “Buster” or “Bustah,” made Fells Point a little warmer, safer and cleaner. He died late last month at 65.
Poppy and Stella on Broadway Street on Dec. 7, 2023.
Poppy and Stella is closing, but owner sees new beginnings
When one shoebox closes, another opens.
A Krampus wearing a furry moss suit extends his hands toward the camera as he walks by a stuffed bear at E.C. Pops.
How to party with demons in Baltimore this holiday season
At least 10 events celebrating Krampus, the Christmas demon, are planned for the Baltimore region this year.
Attman's pastrami on rye was a must-try for my dad.
The Dish: I’m new to Baltimore. These restaurants help make it feel like home.
Readers provided dozens of restaurant recommendations that I should try as a Baltimore local. Family-run eateries like Samos, Attman's Delicatessen and El Salvador Restaurant were at the top of my list.
A Fells Point mainstay for the past 50 years, Bertha's Mussels, known for its minimalistic "Eat Bertha's Mussels" stickers, announced it is closing.
Bertha’s Mussels has closed — for real this time
Despite prior announcements, Tony Norris, owner of Fells Point neighborhood landmark Bertha’s, said the restaurant served its last mussel on Monday night.
American jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959), also known as “Lady Day,” during a 1954 performance. Picture Post-7380-Billie Holiday-unpub.
Commentary: When it comes to Billie Holiday, we still have a lot to learn
Familiar portrayals of traumatic and tragic elements of Billie Holiday’s life can miss the point of her story: Eleanora Fagan from Baltimore had a singular voice and a lasting musical and cultural impact.
The Midwestern-style clam pizza at Little Donna’s in Baltimore.
The Dish: Why the owner of Little Donna’s almost told The New York Times not to come
For small-business owners like Little Donna’s owner Robbie Tutlewski, such big-name acclaim can come with unwanted baggage.
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel will perform at the M&T Bank Stadium on Oct 7th 2023.
What to do this weekend, including a Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks show
Whether you want to listen to blues, eat crabs, catch a concert or see Tiffany Haddish do stand-up, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group is moving its headquarters — and starting a new restaurant — in the former Bar Vasquez space.
Atlas group will take over former Bar Vasquez space, move headquarters
Atlas Restaurant Group founder Alex Smith called the move from Harbor East to a bigger space nearby “a testament to our enduring commitment to Baltimore.”
Three men wearing black t-shirts stand in front of the door to their Fells Point shop.
Gardening center or dispensary? Baltimore shop tests limits of cannabis law
A new Fells Point business is teaching people how to cultivate cannabis and selling plants. Is it legal? That answer isn’t so simple.
Get ready to tackle the ultimate tot challenge at Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point with their Taphouse Tater Bowl.
Forget french fries, here are restaurants with the best loaded Tater Tots
At Baltimore area restaurants you can get Tater Tots topped with everything from crab dip to bulgogi and pulled pork.
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What to do this weekend, from an outdoor movie at AVAM to a Taylor Swift brunch
Whether you want to enjoy some great R&B music, learn about some of Baltimore’s most interesting locations or sing music by Tina Turner, we’ve got you covered.
BGE workers wait on the sidewalk during a standoff with residents on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Three residents arrested after blocking installation of BGE gas regulators in Federal Hill
Residents from various neighborhoods gathered around 7 a.m., standing between the machinery equipment set to drill the street in front of the rowhouses in the 400 block of Warren Avenue.
Attorney Thiru Vignarajah speaks at a press conference addressing the newly installed BGE gas regulators on June 15, 2023. Vignarajah is representing residents in the legal battle. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Residents seeking temporary restraining order against BGE over gas regulators
Thiru Vignarajah, a former Maryland deputy attorney general, is representing eight neighborhood associations in the legal fight.
Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Race Course, have announced that fourteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars will headline Preakness LIVE, the star-studded grand finale of Preakness Weekend on Saturday, May 20
What to do this weekend, from Preakness festivities to a 24-hour Poe marathon
Whether you're interested in watching movies at the Ravens’ stadium, attending Preakness LIVE or watching a 24-hour reading of Edgar Allan Poe works, we’ve got a list of events for you to check out.
The Charm City Bluegrass Festival, now in its 10th year, takes place May 5th and 6th at Union Craft Brewing.
What to do this weekend, from a bluegrass festival to a ghost tour
Whether you’re interested in the Baltimore Flower Mart, a jazz show at Keystone Korner or a congress of jugglers in College Park, we’ve got you covered.
DJ Dagm Endalkachew browses for records at Soundgarden a few days before Record Store Day on April 19, 2023.
As vinyl sales grow, Record Store Day continues to take on a life of its own: ‘It’s a big party’
Six stores in Baltimore will participate Saturday in Record Store Day, a celebration of the culture of record stores and the impact they have on music.
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