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Chris Uhl poses outside of Metro Gallery on Dec. 28, 2023. He quit drinking a year and said, “Cutting alcohol out of my life was one of the best decisions I ever made."
Gay and sober: Giving up alcohol in the LGBTQ community
Many in Baltimore's LGBTQ community say they're giving up alcohol or have noticed that members are drinking less at gay bars. Some say the move toward sobriety followed the end of the pandemic, when many Americans turned to drinking for relief.
Chef Ashish Alfred.
Baltimore chef featured in segment on ‘Good Morning America’
Maryland Chef Ashish Alfred appeared on “Good Morning America.”
Phylicia Pearl Mpasi stars as young Celie and Halle Bailey plays young Nettie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ bold new take on a classic, “The Color Purple," set for a Dec. 25, 2023 release.
Maryland connection is strong in new movie musical version of ‘The Color Purple’
Several people who play pivotal roles in the movie have Maryland connections, from producer Oprah Winfrey to actress Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and members of the crew.
Kory Bailey is the CEO of UpSurge.
Kory Bailey, CEO of UpSurge, bets on Baltimore and tech
Six years ago, Kory Bailey left a startup in Indianapolis to bet on Baltimore and its burgeoning tech industry. Since then, the 44-year-old has helped to build a vibrant tech ecosystem that is now primed to become a major industry in the city and Maryland.
With the light rail out of service, MTA shuttle buses lined up at Camden Yards and extended dozens deep waiting for riders as early as the fourth quarter of the Ravens game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon. The shuttles departed as they filled up.
Stormy weather descends on Baltimore on day of Ravens game without light rail service
A large and strong storm system is bringing rain, wind and even a few thunderstorms to the Baltimore area on the day of the city’s first large-scale event without Light Rail service.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown previously said the commission “must serve as a model for the entire State on how to respond to incidents of hate and bias.”
AG reinstates Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response member after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has ended the suspension of Zainab Chaudry from her position on the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention following outrage over her anti-Israeli social media posts.
Lionel Richie performs at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Aug. 19, 2023.
Revamped CFG Bank Arena ranks high on Billboard list of highest-grossing venues in world
Billboard magazine announced that among venues with a capacity of less than 15,000, CFG Arena was the 10th top-grossing venue in the world & fourth in North America
Anastasia Curtis, a 24-year-old trans woman from Essex, helps to support other LGBTQ people especially during the holidays, which she says can be tough for them.
Holidays can be a difficult time for members of the LGBTQ community
For the LGBTQ community, the holidays can oftentimes be extremely difficult. This is top of mind for many in the community and thus they are extra vigilant to protect the community and its most vulnerable members.
Illustration of food items set on a holiday table.
How the Black diaspora will influence your holiday meal
When you sit down to a holiday meal this season — particularly in Maryland — there’s a good chance you’ll be eating at least one dish invented or inspired by the Black diaspora.
FILE: Maryland  Attorney General Anthony Brown at a news briefing on April 5, 2023.
Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes member suspended after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has suspended a member of the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention, citing personal social media posts that he said “risk disrupting the work and mission of the Commission.”
Chef Saon Brice, who hosts the Rare Bird Supper Club at Black Swan, creates a dish with duck and rooted vegetables on Nov. 8, 2023.
Baltimore’s Black supper clubs lead the charge in welcoming, innovative dining
At a time when Black diners are voicing their complaints about discriminatory practices such as dress codes, targeted automatic gratuities and overall poor service, Black chefs are working to create welcoming experiences through supper clubs and recurring dinners.
Kionne T Abdul-Malik, chairperson of the women's commission, poses for a portrait in front of City Hall in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
‘Women need to be heard, helped, and empowered,’ says Commission for Women’s new chair
Kionne T. Abdul-Malik has been named chairperson for the Baltimore Commission for Women, whose mission she sees as more vital than ever in today’s current political climate.
9 splurge-worthy holiday gifts around Baltimore this season
This gift guide of high-end gifts will please those with the most discerning of taste.
Vivian Fisher, in a red sweater, smiles for a portrait in the Enoch Pratt Central Library’s Juanita C. Burns Memorial African American Reading Room.
African American Department marks 20 years of preserving Black history, culture
In a Q&A, Manager Vivian Fisher reflects on the growth of the department and its Burns Memorial Reading Room.
Pastor Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple begins his monthly walk from Baltimore to the White House to raise awareness for reparations on Oct. 9, 2023.
Advocates mount push for reparations in Maryland amid national debate
Reparations — and who ultimately will receive them — remains a contentious debate in this country and in Maryland.
Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of Columbia-based TEDCO.
Troy Lemaile-Stovall leading efforts to invest in Maryland tech companies
Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, believes that the key to Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies is through inclusive entrepreneurial innovation.
Meghan Marsh has been the executive director of Disability Rights Maryland since September.
Fighting for the rights of people with disabilities
Meghan Marsh has been the executive director since September at Disability Rights Maryland.
Will Schwarz, president of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project.
Will Schwarz is on a mission to make sure we learn about lynchings in Maryland
As president of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Will Schwarz has the task of addressing the atrocities of racial terror murders of the past while helping to ensure that these crimes are not repeated in the future.
Elisa Milan, owner of the Empanada Lady, stands for a portrait inside her Baltimore store.
Hablas español? Baltimore-area Latinos discuss what speaking Spanish means to them
As the country marks National Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15, the notion held by some that one has to speak Spanish to be considered authentically Latino in America is controversial and evokes painful feelings for many.
Shattered glass at a Bowie State University building where a shooting was reported Saturday night.
Classes canceled Monday at Bowie State after 2 shot during homecoming week
Maryland State Police said Sunday morning that they responded to an incident just after 11:30 p.m. and found two injured male victims, both 19.
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