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Artscape 2025: All the changes you need to know, plus the music and forecast
From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.
A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
The Dish: The foods top local chefs can’t wait to eat this summer
Summertime is the best time to be obsessed with food. From tomato sandwiches to Thrasher’s fries, here's what chefs are excited to eat this season.
Enjoy your Thrasher's French fries with apple cider vinegar.
7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from live comedy to a Memorial Day observance
Here’s a roundup of some worthwhile and fun things to do in Baltimore County for the week of May 22-28, 2025.
Flags placed by members of the Young Marines and Girl Scouts marking the gravesites of veterans are reflected in a statue at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium on May 25, 2024.
A plantation on fire may feel like justice, but echoes of slavery haunt Baltimore, too
Sure, there’s something to be said for preserving history like the Nottoway plantation. But when that history’s been thrown away in favor of engagement photos, what are we really losing in the fire?
The historic Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, burned down in a massive fire on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
How to do ‘recession core’ — the Baltimore way
Americans are preparing for an economic downturn — a trend that’s evident on “recession core” social media.
Gabby Rodriguez, center, goes through the stacks of materials available for purchase as store employee Erica Kim, left, organizes crafting goods inside SCRAP Creative Reuse in Pigtown.
Is your kid graduating from a Towson college? Here are some attractions to check out
So, you’re visiting Towson for your child’s graduation and you may be wondering what there is to do. There’s plenty of history, culture and nature to check out.
The Towson skyline glows in the colors of a winter sunrise.
Coffee, kittens and disco: New Fells Point cat cafe aims to charm
Affogatto, a new cat cafe in Fells Point, is expected to open later this month.
Affogatto is a new cat cafe in Fells Point.
Tamara Tunie of ‘Beyond the Gates’ explores the bougie side of Maryland’s elite
Soap star Tamara Tunie, in town for the Lewis Museum gala, talks about her career, the fictional Maryland community in "Beyond The Gates" and the importance of preserving Black history.
Soap opera legend Tamara Tunie.
Park Heights statue of first Black Preakness-winning jockey proves ‘greatness has always lived here’
A statue of George “Spider” Anderson, the first Black jockey to win the Preakness Stakes, was unveiled near Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Art with a Heart commissioned the sculpture of George “Spider” Anderson.
Classic, creamy and Chesapeake: The best traditional crab dips in the area
From upscale restaurants to dive bars, these are the spots where traditional crab dip reigns supreme, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The crab dip at Mama's on the Half Shell.
Hundreds of fans flock to see ‘Best Man’ stars at Laurel liquor store
Fans flocked to Laurel to meet "The Best Man" actors Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Harold Perrineau, along with screenwriter and director Malcolm D. Lee, in town to promote their Sable Bourbon.
From left, Taye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Malcolm D. Lee and Morris Chestnut collaborated for the spirit Sable Bourbon.
At Gunz of Steel, women and nonbinary arm wrestlers flex muscles and mayhem
A dozen costumed participants, many joined by a costumed manager, will lock arms across Stellmon’s custom-built arm wrestling table for four rounds of competition at Gunz of Steel.
Erin Stellmon, one of the founders of Gunz of Steel, and Katherine Wunderink practice arm wrestling at the Clifton Pleasure Club in Baltimore.
A fermented food community comes together in Baltimore for a gaseous new festival
Amid a rising interest in fermenting foods, producers and businesses from across Maryland are coming to teach Baltimoreans the “fermented arts.”
A fermented veggie flight at HEX Superette.
Ekiben co-founder announces first location outside Baltimore
Ekiben co-founder Steve Chu teased a fourth location for his wildly popular restaurant in a cryptic Instagram post this week.
The Neighborhood Bird Bun from Ekiben.
‘Mad Men’s’ Matthew Weiner talks new play ‘John Wilkes Booth’ and hating crabs
“Mad Men” creator and Maryland native Matthew Weiner talks about writing his first play, "John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!“ when he still thinks about “Mad Men” and growing up in Maryland.
Matthew Weiner attends the Variety Antisemitism And Hollywood Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
Just steps from Preakness, Pimlico Carry Out’s ‘dirty yak’ is its own Baltimore icon
Two Pimlicos, two Baltimore traditions: Pimlico Chinese Carry Out in Park Heights, just steps from Preakness, is known area-wide for its shrimp yat gaw mein, also called yakamein, yakame and sometimes dirty yak.
Just two blocks away from the race track, Pimlico Chinese Carry Out has been serving shrimp yak a mein for generations.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Preakness to new Italian festival
Whether you want to cheer on horses at the Preakness Stakes, hit an early dance party at a morning rave or celebrate Italian culture at a new festival, we’ve got you covered.
Attendees dance at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May 2023.
7 things to do in Annapolis includes a chance to see the Blue Angels, loud and beloved
All but the joyless few in Annapolis will step outside Tuesday and Wednesday to marvel as the Blue Angels paint the Chesapeake Bay sky with speed, smoke and daring, along with other great things to do in the coming week.
The Blue Angels complete their annual flyover above Annapolis during the Naval Academy’s commencement week on May 22, 2024. Gladys Schultz looks up in awe at the jets as they do stunts in the air.
After losing money at a disastrous Baltimore book festival, they’re starting their own
After the A Million Lives book festival resulted in broken promises and scandals, a local book pop-up owner and event planner are stepping into the fray to launch their own event.
Amber and Matt Hodgson, whose Bookish Signs and More produces beautiful, digitally printed book edges, want to pour that same passion into their new book festival.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from Wine in the Woods to Ben Folds with a youth orchestra
Here is a look at things to do in Howard County for the week ending May 21, including Wine in the Woods.
Manor Hill Brewing is hosting baby goat yoga Sunday morning.
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