Here are five LGBTQ-centered events happening during Baltimore Pride 2024.

Watkins’ award-winning Salon piece shared how his late cousin helped him navigate Baltimore's restaurant scene sober.

When Bailey Anne Kennedy was crowned on Saturday as Miss Maryland USA, she broke almost every barrier that existed in the state’s pageant history--including being the first married, Asian-American, and trans woman winner.

Less than two months after news broke that Robyn Dixon would not be returning to “Real Housewives of Potomac,” the reality television star has landed a new on-screen role with “The Traitors.”

Who will best represent the viewpoints of loyal Sheila Dixon supporters?

Carlton R. Smith, a fixture in the city who advocated for Black and brown members of the LGBTQ community and was currently fighting to decriminalize HIV in the state, died in his sleep May 29 in his Mount Vernon condominium. He was 61.

The historic cornices, vent covers, trims and other ornate fixtures they made in class will go on renovated Baltimore homes in Black neighborhoods.

Angela Alsobrooks would make state history if elected to be the first Black woman to become a U.S. Senator. But will Black women support her?

The city’s white demographic is expected to play a pivotal role in electing Baltimore’s next mayor. With Sheila Dixon, who has attracted a loyal base of Black voters throughout her career, white residents can help sway a tightly contested race, according to experts.

“Lady in the Lake,” the Apple TV+ drama based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, will have its global premiere date of July 19. The miniseries stars Natalie Portman and Baltimore-native Moses Ingram.

Angel Reese, the Randallstown native turned WNBA player, left her Chicago Sky practice early and stunned during the Met Gala, which is one of fashion’s most iconic events.

Christian Siriano, an Annapolis native, will serve as grand marshal and keynote speaker June 1 for the annual Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival, which is a major coup as the event enters its fourth year.

In the days and weeks after the Key Bridge collapse, therapists and grief workers who service Baltimore’s Spanish-speaking immigrant community say they have seen a significant increase in referrals and clients — many of whom were already struggling with trauma.

Sydney Newton, a former Broadway actress, has found success in Baltimore with the opening of Sydney’s Ice Cream in Belair-Edison.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race“ Season 16 finalist Sapphira Cristál will headline a show June 15 at Baltimore Soundstage, while winner Nymphia Wind will headline a show June 27 at Guilford Brewery.

Black Marylanders will be featured in the documentary “Finding Us,” which will be shown on PBS. They are part of the newly formed Descendants of Jesuit Enslavement Historical and Genealogical Society.

Globe Collection and Press at MICA believes the track list poster for Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” was inspired by them. They want credit for it.

After previously not confirming it, John Waters has found his leading lady in Aubrey Plaza for his coming movie “Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.” He intends to film the movie in Baltimore.

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.

The Caucus of African American Leaders unanimously voted to ask that two bridges in the state, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge, be renamed.