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Baltimore’s neighborhoods are rich in cherry trees.
Cherry blossoms in Baltimore: When and where to catch peak bloom
Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
They packed on the pounds postelection. Here’s how they’re stopping the spread.
Some people have reported gaining weight since the presidential election because of stress eating. But they are finding new ways to refocus their energy.
Owner Lilly Ordoñez in the newly renovated Owls Corner Cafe.
Her restaurant closed after the Key Bridge disaster. She’s ready to reopen — in a new spot.
Lilly Ordoñez is hoping for a fresh start as she relocates her Owls Corner Cafe restaurant from near the Key Bridge in Dundalk to Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Homemade cornbread and honey jalapeño butter from The Local.
Miss free bread? These restaurants still serve complimentary carbs.
At a time when free bread is becoming a rarity, these Baltimore-area restaurants are keeping the tradition alive, according to social media food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Lytos Vodka, produced in Columbia, was founded by Towson University alum Billy Fanshawe. It is the first patented vodka to be infused with electrolytes.
Vodka with a twist: Towson alum patents first hard liquor with electrolytes
Lytos, a vodka brand founded by Towson alum Billy Fanshawe, is the first patented spirit to be made with electrolytes. Now, it’s sold across Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.
Avocados from Mexico top a bowl for a customer at a Chipotle restaurant in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
A woman says she spent 4 days in hospital after eating at this Chipotle
A woman claims she spent four days in the hospital with food poisoning after eating at Chipotle.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaves the field after the Ravens defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to make his acting debut in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
“I’m so excited for fans to see me in this new role and thrilled to be a part of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan,'" Jackson said.
An exterior view of the White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. The white building is relatively short, with large glass windows.
White Marsh library will close until late summer
The White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will close after business hours March 29 for renovations to its meeting room and bathrooms.
Members of the Fire Brigade attend the scene following a major fire at an electrical substation at Heathrow on March 21, 2025 in London, England.
London’s Heathrow Airport closed for the day after a substation fire, disrupting travel
At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days.
“Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday
Every year, Anne Arundel County bets you’ll love Maryland history. This year, there are 40 events to get you to come out and celebrate the state’s founding.
Views of Game On's entrance on August 22, 2024
7 things to do in Howard County, from a spring fun run to an adult prom
Seven Howard County events for the week ending March 26, 2025.
BALTIMORE, MD - March 16, 2025: Emma Artis, 26, and her son, Emery, 1, have a snack in the lobby of the Jeremiah Program on March 16, 2025. The Jeremiah Program Baltimore, Charm City Pearls Foundation, Inc. and Esi's House have partnered together to host a yoga wellness event to support single mothers.
‘It’s OK not to be OK’: Local support for single moms doing it all by themselves
The Jeremiah Program supports single mothers pursuing higher education and fosters connections with fellow parents in the same boat.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new arts festival to a Blake Shelton concert
Whether you want to experience a new arts festival downtown, see country star Blake Shelton in concert or attend an opening night of an Edward Albee play, we’ve got you covered.
A Southwest Airlines jet takes off from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Job cuts coming for Southwest Airlines employees at BWI
Southwest Airlines is eliminating about 120 jobs across four airports, including at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, center, cuts the ribbon alongside local dignitaries and children at Sparrows Point Park on Wednesday.
From brownfield to green jewel: Baltimore County opens $25 million park in Sparrows Point
The park includes playing fields, an indoor gym, and a new playground. It also features a 16,000-square-foot community center and an ADA-accessible fishing pier and kayak launch.
Nara Khakurel at his cafe, Coffee Talk Cafe, in Towson.
Coffee Talk Cafe owner Nara Khakurel already knows your order. He wants to know you, too.
Nepali immigrant Nara Khakurel’s coffee shop in Towson is a nexus of jurors and Baltimore County officials.
ZaVino's Italian Market carries a wide variety of Italian wines.
The Dish: Trump’s 200% European wine tariff would mean ‘disaster’ for local businesses
Importers, store owners, restaurateurs and even winemakers are nervous about President Trump’s proposal to tax European wines at 200%.
The Bengie's Drive-In Theatre sign in Middle River, Maryland, in 2022.
7 things to do in Baltimore County includes bird talk, new ‘Snow White’ at Bengies
Whether you’re getting ready to file your taxes or desperately need to get your kids outdoors for a couple of hours, we’ve got you covered with our weekly event roundup.
Travelers at Southwest Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2021 after a weekend of severe delays.
Southwest, reports of your demise (maybe) are greatly exaggerated
When Southwest Airlines announced it was instituting baggage fees, the obits for the airline were queued up.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025.
Schumer’s book tour stop in Baltimore postponed for ‘security reasons’
Sen. Chuck Schumer is postponing an event in Baltimore for his upcoming book due to “security reasons,” according to an email from Enoch Pratt Free Library.
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