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Gerry Turner gives a rose to Joan Vassos on an episode of "The Golden Bachelor."
She chose family over love on ‘The Golden Bachelor.’ She has no regrets.
She may not have walked away with "Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner, but Maryland's Joan Vassos' time on the ABC dating show still ended in a love story.
Reverend Grady A. Yeargin with his daughters Adia, left, and Candace, during the Ravens-themed party that City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church threw in 2015 for his 65th birthday.
‘The doors of the church are open’: How one local pastor changed my views on faith forever
Rev. Grady A. Yeargin Jr., a local pastor who died in October, left a legacy of kindness and openness to those raised in the City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist) church.
7 ideas for fun Baltimore gifts kids will want and enjoy
Here is a gift guide of ideas for kids this holiday season.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30 that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
I’m a veteran of Harborplace. I’m not sure the new designs are for me.
If you didn’t grow up here, those old, faded green buildings at Pratt and Light streets might seem useless, an empty shell of yesteryear. But back in the day, they were the town square.
From left, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Samaira Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown Jr; Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner; and Rev. Al Sharpton address the crowd at a "Justice For All" march and rally in Washington, D.C., in December 2014.
‘I can’t breathe’: Melding the last words of Black men with Brahms
The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.
Old Bay Seasoning can.
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Try these Baltimore-themed suggestions
Have trash bags and a box? You've got magic. Where there’s a will, there’s an Old Bay (costume) and other quick Halloween outfits you can throw together.
Jeremy Henry found himself defending Baltimore when he called into “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me” last week.
He told an NPR audience Baltimore is the greatest city in America. They laughed.
The live crowd at NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” scoffed at Baltimore resident Jeremy Henry’s proclamation, but he wasn’t wrong.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Justin Long starred as two of the main characters in the Baltimore-based "He's Just Not That Into You" in 2009.
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ remains the worst depiction of Baltimore, even 15 years later
Richard Curtis said last week that he regrets the fat jokes and lack of diversity in his films like “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill.” But if we’re going to talk about issues with rom-coms and representation, “He’s Just Not That Into You” should be first in line.
Jada Pinkett Smith speaks to students at her alma mater, the Baltimore School for the Arts, during a stop on her “Worthy” book tour on Oct. 18.
You care about Jada Pinkett Smith, whether you admit it or not
Jada Pinkett Smith’s hometown appearances in Baltimore are either sincere or the most spectacular pieces of performance art ever. Either way, we’re tuned in.
Leslie Gray Streeter and her son, Brooks, in 2019 at the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah.
I was afraid of being called a single mother. Now I embrace it.
I held stigmas about single mothers before I became one. The statistics and truths behind the descriptor tell a much more nuanced story.
Taylor Swift, center, flanked by actress Sophie Turner, left, and Antoni Porowski of “Queer Eye,” attends the Oct. 1 Kansas City Chiefs game. Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman were also seated with her.
The powerful political, social and yes, NFL influence of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s influence is unmistakable and undeniable, whether it’s on voter registration numbers or Travis Kelce’s merch sales.
Kehinde Wiley’s stained glass piece, “Saint Amelie” (2014), is now on display at the Walters Art Museum.
Kehinde Wiley’s ‘Saint Amelie’ combines the divine and the everyday
Artist Kehinde Wiley’s “Saint Amelie,” newly at the Walters Art Museum, depicts an ordinary Black man as something sacred, to be considered. It’s something we all deserve.
Older women are vying for love with Gerry Turner, front center, on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelor.” Joan Vassos, back right, is from Maryland.
The ‘Golden Bachelor’ women are more than just reality stars. They’re heroic.
“The Golden Bachelor” contestant Joan Vassos proves that neither age nor widowhood can stop you from looking for love.
Colts defenders tackle Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium.
A heritage of hurt: The Ravens and the Colts’ rivalry is about more than a score
The Ravens' recent loss to the Indianapolis Colts feels like your ex's new girlfriend coming to beat you up wearing your wedding dress.
Brooks Robinson memorabilia lines Leslie Gray Streeter’s mantle.
I didn’t really know Brooks Robinson. But he changed my life.
Oriole Brooks Robinson formed an indelible link between my two great loves — the one I lost and the one I live for.
From left, John Blake with his mother, Shirley Jean Dailey, and his brother, Patrick Blake Sr.
A CNN writer navigates segregation in Baltimore — and in his own family
John Blake’s heartbreaking, hopeful memoir explores how the biracial author dealt with racism not only in his native city, but from his mother’s family.
Jann Wenner speaks at the 2015 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jann Wenner said the quiet part out loud
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner’s comments about Black and female artists not meeting his standards for musical “mastery” are sad. But not surprising.
Black women can feel alone during menopause. We have to keep the conversation going.
Menopause can affect races differently. As a woman of color, it’s time to speak up.
Women of color can experience separate menopause symptoms, and sometimes more severely than others. We need to talk about it.
Vice President Kamala Harris hosts a 50th anniversary of hip-hop celebration at her home in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 9. A video of her dancing at the event went viral.
A woman said she was ‘gagging’ over Kamala Harris. A furor over slang and culture ensued.
A recent viral social media post about Vice President Kamala Harris opened a debate about changing language and the expectation that everything is about us. (It’s not.)
Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and John Corbett as Aidan Shaw in Season 2 of "And Just Like That..."
How long is too long to wait for that fairy-tale romance?
On "And Just Like That...," one character asks another to wait five years to pick up their relationship. I spoke to some professionals about whether that’s reasonable or its own type of fantasy.
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