Creatives in Residence

I don’t put Christmas decorations up this year. Nor do I dread the day itself. I just want it to slip by, a whisper of whatever it will be — horrible or even happy.

Wallace Lane was reminded that teachers are role models and the meaning of the Gen X phrase, “having motion.”

A former teacher remembers what it was like being in the classroom a week after 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012.

Research speaks to what I’ve been lucky enough to witness and personally enjoy again and again. Reading books gives us glimpses into the lives of strangers, makes us more empathetic.

Former teacher Kerry Graham helps coach a student through his anxiety about confronting others.

What I learned from the whole ordeal was that Gen Z cares a lot but in a different way than I may.

Because I recently made the difficult decision to leave teaching, this will be one of the few times in my life that I won’t be in the classroom to feel the back-to-school inspiration.

How one woman handles the awkward question about wanting children.

I know how to be a good teacher. I worked exceptionally hard to be one. But there’s only so much that can be accomplished in impossible working conditions.

From crab feasts that’ll make you crack a smile to upscale spots with panoramic views, here are more than a dozen places to try.

Those fighting for social and economic justice in America must redouble their efforts in response to setbacks such the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action, columnist E.R. Shipp says.

“Maybe I’ll write a story about time travel so I can go back in time and my friend will still be alive.”

Looking for a bar that isn't crowded with a rowdy vibe? Ask Charm City Table has recommendations on good spots for grown-ups.

As teacher Kerry Graham leaves her job, she pens a final thank you note to her students for the lessons they taught her.

From hidden gems to bustling hotspots, Towson offers an array of sun-soaked patios where culinary delights and al fresco ambiance combine to create an unforgettable dining experience.

It's round two of the most tantalizing non-blue crab dishes served by Baltimore’s top chefs.

A poem about a father celebrating his son’s imagination and wonder on everyday and cosmic scales.

The city has a few well-known spots serving dishes from the region.

Zorba's Bar & Grill offers up a tasty menu with tender lamb chops, juicy pork gyro and hand-cut french fries that will keep Charm City Table coming back for more.

While Baltimore is synonymous with steamed crabs and crab cakes, the overall seafood scene is unparalleled.