City leaders are finalizing a 20-year lease for the Top of the World attraction and launching a capital campaign to upgrade it
City leaders on Thursday outlined plans to renovate the Top of the World Observation Level space on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center Baltimore and launched a capital campaign to pay for the improvements.
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After the Wave: What the Election Means for Maryland
Our analysts say the big story – both nationally and in Maryland – was the message discipline demonstrated by high quality candidates, with affordability at the center.
We’re not kitten! Baltimore County hosting second annual Santa Paws: Home for the Holidays adoption event
Last year’s inaugural Santa Paws animal adoption event saw more than 40 pets finding their forever homes. Can this year’s event beat that?
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — November 5, 2026
Today’s topics include: Marie Louise Bistro’s next Mount Vernon chapter; Under Armour’s Olympic street honor; Maryland’s conservative wins defy the wave.
Maryland Democrats pick up more power to draw congressional districts in future elections
Maryland voters approved the Question 3 ballot question Tuesday, giving the party in power the right to redraw the state’s congressional map.
‘CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer’ may become your new holiday favorite at Baltimore Center Stage
Born of local roots, ‘CHARMZ: The Other Reindeer’ might just become your new holiday favorite at Baltimore Center Stage.
The ripples of a Blue Wave hit Maryland, and what that means for Wes Moore and other Democrats
Maryland’s 2026 election results delivered a strong night for Democrats, with Gov. Wes Moore winning reelection, voters approving a controversial redistricting amendment, and Democrats expanding their legislative and local-government majorities.…
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — November 4, 2026
Today’s topics include: Maryland’s gubernatorial race decided; voters weigh education’s future; an unexpected political shift emerges.
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City leaders are finalizing a 20-year lease for the Top of the World attraction and launching a capital campaign to upgrade it
City leaders on Thursday outlined plans to renovate the Top of the World Observation Level space on the 27th floor of the World Trade Center Baltimore and launched a capital campaign to pay for the improvements.
Hot Plate: Oyfest, Baltimore Station Chili Cook-off, Thanksgiving pre-orders, and more
Oysters, wine, chili, whiskey – this week, the Baltimore food scene is full of festivities. Here’s a look at what’s coming up.
‘Culture on Wheels’ exhibition reframes dirt bike riders as artists, engineers, and cultural storytellers
Baltimore’s dirt bike culture has a reputation, not always good. This exhibition adds depth, artistry, and respect to it.
With colder weather and rising costs, Maryland reminds families of energy assistance programs
As temperatures cool and energy costs remain hot, Maryland’s Office of Home Energy Program has served thousands more households in 2026 compared to 2025.
Andy Harris survived the blue wave. But what now?
For the second time in eight years, Republicans found themselves staring down a blue wave. And for the second time in eight years, U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., proved he could swim.
Nino Mangione’s Baltimore County Council race made headlines as far away as India and Australia
Republican Nino Mangione election race hasn’t received an undue amount of attention in the local press, but it made headlines in news outlets as far away as India and Australia, fueled largely by his ties to his cousin Luigi Mangione, who has pled guilty to the federal crimes related to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare…
Too Young to Vote, Mercy High School Students Serve as Election Judges
Three Mercy High School students who are not yet old enough to vote took an active role in the democratic process during Tuesday’s midterm elections by serving as election judges. Seniors Tess Brandenburg and Maria Chalkia and junior Khloe Stevenson joined election officials and community volunteers at polling locations, helping to ensure Election Day ran…
This Thursday: Ben Cardin and John Sarbanes on What the Midterms Mean
Join the SNF Agora Institute on Thursday, November 5, for What the Midterms Mean—an analysis of the election results with Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. John Sarbanes, in conversation with SNF Agora Institute experts Lilliana Mason and Scott Warren and visiting fellow Tom Hall. Together, they’ll consider what messages voters sent, where the country is…
Cream of the crop: Harford County recycled milk jug roundabout wins award
First of its kind in Harford County, this roundabout was constructed entirely of recycled milk jugs. Keep it mooooo-ving!
Unaffiliated voters close to outnumbering Republicans in Maryland
As Marylanders vote Tuesday, unaffiliated voters are fewer than 2,000 away from outnumbering Republicans statewide.
A Little Childhood Wonder, Just Off Northern Parkway
There are Sunday outings that keep children occupied, and then there’s one where they come home with a jump rope they made themselves and a fairly convincing account of meeting a fairy. The 38th Annual Waldorf Fair, returning Sunday, November 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., belongs on the family calendar. On the Waldorf…
BmoreArt’s Picks: November 3-9
BmoreArt’s Picks: Opening reception for Xin Ni at Goucher’s Bond Gallery, Globe Posters for the People opening reception at MICA, and more.
