No, Baltimore’s John Waters wasn’t hospitalized over the weekend – but another John Waters was
John Waters — though not the one you’re probably thinking of — was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a possible mini-stroke.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 21, 2026
Today’s topics include: Chesapeake Bay’s osprey crisis deepens; Ravens escape to Dallas showdown; historic artifact returns to Ellicott City.
Creatively Black Baltimore begins a new chapter with an exhibition at the Top of the World Observation Level
The Top of the World Observation Level of Baltimore’s World Trade Center is now the setting for an art installation by Creatively Black Baltimore.
Maryland to spray for mosquitoes in select communities this weekend
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is working with local health departments to spray for mosquitoes this weekend.
Tickets for ‘Death Becomes Her’ at the Hippodrome on sale now
The National Tour of the Broadway adaptation arrives at the Hippodrome in February 2027. But only for a week, so grab your tickets!
Golf Simulator Concept ‘Back Nine Golf’ Coming to South Baltimore
A franchise of Back Nine Golf, an indoor golf simulator concept, is coming to the Spring Garden building in South Baltimore.
Maryland health officials are watching illegal markets as kratom products are restricted
The Maryland Department of Health is watching how illegal markets will react to the state banning a highly-addictive, opioid-like extract called 7-OH that comes from the kratom plant.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — September 18, 2026
Today’s topics include: Trump targets a Maryland treasure; Harborplace tenants get another reprieve; Fat Joe raises eyebrows.
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Monday Afternoon Headlines: Tribes withdraw from Chesapeake Bay talks; Man charged in 40-year-old Baltimore cold case homicide; ‘Hairspray’ stars reunite; and more
Tribes withdraw from Chesapeake Bay talks over lack of representation — The Baltimore Banner DNA evidence leads to man charged in cold case homicide in Baltimore in 1986 — WJZ ‘Hairspray’ stars reunite in Baltimore for ‘Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now’ — The Baltimore Sun Charmery debuts new Justin, Scott, & Spiegel-inspired ice cream…
No, Baltimore’s John Waters wasn’t hospitalized over the weekend – but another John Waters was
John Waters — though not the one you’re probably thinking of — was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a possible mini-stroke.
The Naked Man: Freedom of Expression in the Land of the Free
The artist known as Ham draws attention to himself in Baltimore and New York City by showcasing nudity.
WalletHub study ranks Columbia ‘Best City for Women’ for 3rd year in a row
Examining 15 metrics across 182 cities in the U.S., WalletHub again concluded that Columbia, Maryland is the place to be for women.
Osprey nesting woes in the Chesapeake Bay worsen, survey finds
Chesapeake Bay osprey hatchings have been meager and survival of chicks this year is well below what is needed to maintain the population.
Hopkins graduates who stayed Baltimoreans for life: Some of the names may surprise you
Sure, you know a Hopkins grad. But did you know THESE people were Hopkins grads? And they’re making Baltimore a better place.
Monday Morning Headlines: Hunter charged with manslaughter after mistaking woman for deer; 11 people injured in Baltimore shootings over the weekend; Medstar nurses rally over staffing and safety concerns; and more.
Hunter charged with manslaughter after mistaking woman for deer; 11 people injured in Baltimore shootings over the weekend; Medstar nurses rally over staffing and safety concerns
Friday Afternoon Headlines: ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star joins ‘The Traitors’; Charges dropped against officer accused of pulling a gun on woman; USA Today ranks Maryland as No. 2 place to visit for fall; and more.
Another ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star joins hit competition show ‘The Traitors’ — The Baltimore Banner Charges dropped against Baltimore Police officer accused of pulling a gun on woman — The Baltimore Sun Maryland boasts the No. 2 place to visit for fall, USA Today ranking finds — WJZ Fighting Transportation Needs with The Food…
School Spirit 2026: The St. Paul’s Schools
Three small schools with big opportunities. The unique model at The St. Paul’s Schools offers students a tight knit community across grades and schools, while providing access to unparalleled opportunities found on a larger campus. Students Lana, a fourth grader in the lower school, Wallis, an eighth grader at the girls’ school, and James, a senior…
Friday Morning Headlines: Trump repeals Chesapeake Bay protection order; Suspended Baltimore deputy police commissioner facing State Police investigation; Ravens fans lose prime tailgating spots; and more.
Trump repeals Chesapeake Bay protection order; Suspended Baltimore deputy police commissioner facing State Police investigation; Ravens fans lose prime tailgating spots
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Luminis Health sued over cybersecurity incident; Mayor Scott says he will fight judge’s promised order restoring IG powers; Officials confident in Maryland horse racing industry; and more.
Luminis Health Care cyberattack class-action lawsuit claims unencrypted patient data exposed at AAMC — WBAL Mayor Scott signals he’ll fight any court order that restores powers to the inspector general — Baltimore Brew Officials express confidence in state’s bet on horse racing industry — Maryland Matters Howard Council abruptly ousts appeals chair, shuts out its…
Maryland’s Tom Perez, former DNC chairman, reviews the landscape ahead of the November elections
Tom Perez, a former U.S. labor secretary, civil rights lawyer and DNC chair, has a lot of thoughts on the upcoming election and how to move forward
