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    Exact hours for city pools vary by location and day, so make sure to check schedules.
    Baltimore public pools open starting Tuesday as summer kicks off
    The city’s park and neighborhood pools will open on weekdays starting Tuesday, after a handful opened on weekends last month.
    A photo of Buster Hughes is kept on the door of his workshop by Christopher McNally, who knew him for more than 20 years. June 11, 2025
    Ticket to Pride: Event honors Buster Hughes, gay rights activist and streetcar enthusiast
    On Friday, two of the most important parts of the life of the late Buster Hughes will come together as the Baltimore Streetcar Museum hosts its first Pride party.
    Colorful flower crowns were a popular sight at Baltimore Pride on last year.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a pride parade to an Asian food fest
    Whether you want to celebrate Baltimore Pride, immerse yourself in Greek culture or sing along to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” we’ve got you covered.
    Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
    Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
    Henry and Ilean Johnson, 64 and 60, dance in between rounds of Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark held by the Columbia Association on Friday, Aug. 23rd, 2024.
    7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Savage Bluegrass Festival to yoga in the park
    Events in Howard County, including Savage Bluegrass Festival, Yoga in the Park, Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark and more.
    The Morgan State Marching babnd was invited to the White House as part of the Juneteenth Day Celebration June 13, 2023.  The Bansd performed a BATTLE OF THE BANDS with Tennessee St. on the South Lawn of the White House.
    7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from the Lavender Festival to a Juneteenth talk at the library
    Events in Baltimore County this week, featuring the Lavender Festival, live music and a conversation about Juneteenth.
    Fireworks for the Fourth of July are seen from Federal Hill Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Fireworks and drone show planned for Baltimore’s Fourth of July celebration
    Fourth of July in Baltimore to feature fireworks and drone show in the Inner Harbor.
    More than 150,000 people attended Pride Week events in Baltimore last year.
    How to celebrate Pride in Maryland as Baltimore marks 50 years
    There are tons of Pride events in June, including parades, festivals, brunches and block parties.
    Dapper Dan Midas, a veteran of Baltimore’s hip-hop scene, is curating the kickoff of the “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series.
    Hip-hop trailblazer Dapper Dan Midas sets the stage for queer Baltimore talent
    Dapper Dan Midas, who just released an EP about his love of WWE wrestling, helps kick off this summer’s “Baltimore by Baltimore” festival series and the city's Pride celebrations.
    Runners raised money for cancer research and patient care in the 2024 Maryland Half Marathon & 5K in Maple Lawn, an annual event that has contributed more than $6 million to date to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a half-marathon for cancer research to OEC Pride
    Seven things to do in Howard County, from a half-marathon for cancer research to Pride festivities.
    The Kennedy String Quartet will perform a tribute to Beyoncé by candlelight at the First Unitarian Church Baltimore on Friday night.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Hampden festival to a Beyoncé tribute
    Whether you want to see a free concert at Canton Waterfront Park, support nonprofits at Hampden Highlights or drink sour beers at Max’s Taphouse, we’ve got you covered.
    Dueling Brushes, an open air competition that kicks off Paint Annapolis, took place Sunday. But arts will be out all week capturing the city.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Paint Annapolis kicks off arts month
    If you’ve noticed people standing around with easels and paintbrushes this week, you’ve captured the essence of Paint Annapolis.
    The Wizard of Oz dancers of Charm City Ballet.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from ballet to backwoods music
    Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week, including Pokémon Club, Music in the Woods and Charm City Ballet.
    The Druid Hill Park walking loop in Baltimore was recently reopened.
    Druid Hill Park’s walking loop is finally back, but construction isn’t over
    Walking routines, workout momentums and impromptu daylight getaways are back since the walking loop reopened.
    Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a career fair hosted at Howard Community College in April.
    Job fairs, résumé help and more: Here are events for Maryland federal workers in June
    There are resources for displaced federal employees available across the state.
    A record 1,210-pound tiger shark caught off Ocean City in 1983 is displayed in a glass case outside the Life-Saving Station Museum on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
    11 hidden gems in Ocean City (including ways to save a rainy day)
    It’s Ocean City's 150th anniversary! Here are 11 hidden gems to check out to plan your best experience.
    Enjoying Ocean City's beach and suddenly something has gone wrong? Here's some important numbers you'll need.
    Sick at the beach? How to get medical care in Ocean City
    Here’s a handy compendium of phone numbers and addresses for you to bookmark for Ocean City.
    Tourists crowd Ocean City’s boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
    Ocean City’s 150-year ride from sleepy fishing village to beloved beach town
    It’s been 150 years since the first hotel opened in Ocean City, setting in motion the transformation of a sleepy fishing village into the state’s top summer resort.
    Ropewalk, an oyster house, seafood restaurant and bar, offers bayside dining in Ocean City.
    6 Ocean City restaurants my kids loved — and what they fought about
    On a recent trip to Ocean City, Julie Scharper managed to find six restaurants that made the whole family happy.
    A person dressed in an animal costume waves to people along West Street during the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2024.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride Parade is political, but it’s good fun, too
    Although the Annapolis Pride Parade is the city’s most politically charged event, the march and the festival that follow it on Saturday remain a fun, community-oriented event.
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