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Kids play in the Roosevelt Park Pool and most of the other city pools are opening, some with extended hours, after a lifeguard shortage caused closures over the last few years since the pandemic.
Dive into summer: Your guide to every public pool in Baltimore
Baltimore City Department of Recreation & Parks announced park pools will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the unofficial start of summer.
National Aquarium Animal Rescue staff and volunteers release a rehabilitated grey seal named "Arcadia" at Assateague Island State Park on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Arcadia, youngest seal ever in National Aquarium’s care, returns to ocean after 2 months of rehab
The National Aquarium’s Animal Rescue team released Arcadia back into the Atlantic Ocean at Assateague Island State Park after more than two months of rehabilitation.
The first group of Harbor Splash jumpers, including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Comptroller Brooke Lierman, leap into the Baltimore Harbor at Fells Point on 6/23/24 in Baltimore, MD.
Want to swim in the Baltimore Harbor? You’ll get another shot next month
Harbor Splash will return for a second year, this time welcoming 200 participants, the Waterfront Partnership announced Wednesday.
Nana’s Famous Biscuits at Rize + Rest cafe includes one with marinated chicken breast, egg and chili honey.
Rize + Rest cafe to close but says ‘this isn’t goodbye’
Rize + Rest, the eatery known for its biscuits, breakfasts and trendy dinners, is closing with hopes to move from its intimate Patterson Park confines to a larger space.
A bowl of kava garnished with a piece of pineapple at Root City Kava Bar & Lounge in Baltimore.
Kava root tea is coming to Maryland. It’s calming, bitter and controversial.
Root City is opening in Mount Vernon with kava-infused mocktails and traditional drinks, despite continued questions over the plant's effects.
Numerous streets will be closed for Artscape, Deathfest, Festival of India, and more events starting on Friday.
Artscape, Deathfest and more: Here’s what to know about traffic & parking this weekend
There’s a lot going on in Baltimore over Memorial Day weekend. Here’s what you need to know about traffic and parking restrictions.
Law firm defending Baltimore jail conditions faces sanctions over AI-generated filings
An Alabama courtroom scandal over using generative AI could have implications for decades-old lawsuit over Baltimore jail conditions.
A still image from Detective Steven Foster's body cam footage released on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the Baltimore Police Department, showing officers chased a 26-year-old man down the 4600 block of York Road earlier this month.
‘I’m going to shoot you, bro!’: Police release body cam video of 3 officers shooting armed man
Baltimore Police released body camera footage from the May 12 fatal shooting of 26-year-old Jai Marc Howell.
City Council President Zeke Cohen has been critical of raising fees on residents to close an $85 million budget shortfall.
Baltimore City Council warns mayor: Don’t expect ‘blank checks’ for overtime
Mayor Brandon Scott's budget would increase fees on landfill use, EMS transports, and ride-sharing and taxi rides, and more.
Dr. Paul Offit speaks to University of Maryland School of Medicine’s graduates at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Top vaccine expert tells next generation of Maryland doctors to fight for shots
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 03: Ben Stiller attends the Apple TV+ Official FYC Event for "Severance" Season 2 on May 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Why Ben Stiller’s sleuthing around Baltimore
Actor and director Ben Stiller visited Baltimore’s circuit courthouse ahead of filming for his next project, reported to be about former U.S. vice president and Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew.
Stephan McClellan of One Life Wonder performs for a crowd at Artscape on Sept. 22, 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Artscape to Brew at the Zoo
Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.
Colts onwer Jim Irsay, second from left, died Wednesday.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, son of the man who moved the team from Baltimore, dies at age 65
Jim Irsay’s father, Robert, was owner of the Colts when they left Baltimore for Indianapolis after the 1983 season.
Todd “Gready” Cornish walks with his goat, Hank, in 2024.
Hank is dead. Long live the GOAT.
“I’m gonna miss that goddamn goat,” said Cornish, “He done travelled the whole Baltimore city with me.”
The state is considering replacing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
873,000 Marylanders will be traveling for Memorial Day weekend: Here’s what you need to know
If you planned a trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re a part of the nearly 873,000 Marylanders expected to travel for the holiday, the American Automobile Association predicts.
A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
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.
Enjoy your Thrasher's French fries with apple cider vinegar.
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.
The Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station, foreground, and Brandon Shores Generating Station are seen across Cox Creek from homes in the Stoney Beach community.
Maryland lawmakers demand federal regulator stop expected electricity bill spike
Maryland lawmakers joined a call from the Office of People’s Counsel for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop supply costs from surging this summer.
Gov. Wes Moore returns to his office as reporters continue to shout questions toward him following a news conference at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
How much has climate change cost Maryland? Gov. Moore vetoed a bill to find out
The RENEW Act was among 23 bills Moore vetoed Friday, many of which he said put an unnecessary burden on the state as it manages a strapped budget.
The historic Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana, burned down in a massive fire on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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?
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