Baltimore Weekend Events: Old Time Music Festival, Orchestra Noir, Earth Day 5K, and more.
Lovers of music and nature will have plenty to look forward to this weekend in Baltimore. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup.
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Dan Rodricks: Preserving a Maryland memorial to those who fought for the Union
Inside an old Lansdowne church in Baltimore County, one of Maryland’s memorials to Americans who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War now faces an uncertain future.
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Podcast: The results of a unique General Assembly session
The 2026 edition of the Maryland General Assembly session was unique, with new leaders, an election looming and tough work on energy, immigration and more.
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Pizza bistro coming to Tersiguel’s building in Old Ellicott City
Great pizza makes everyone happy, even fellow restauranteurs. River Hill Pizza Co. is coming to Old Ellicott City.
Erdman Animal Hospital closing after more than half-century in Belair-Edison
After more than a half-century providing veterinary care to animals across the Baltimore region, Erdman Animal Hospital is shutting down.
Congressional Democrats focus on the Iran war. Republicans look at other things
Congressional Democrats are talking about President Donald Trump’s military campaign in the Middle East, while Republicans remain focused on voting rights and ending the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Podcast: The results of a unique General Assembly session
The 2026 edition of the Maryland General Assembly session was unique, with new leaders, an election looming and tough work on energy, immigration and more.
Dan Rodricks: Preserving a Maryland memorial to those who fought for the Union
Inside an old Lansdowne church in Baltimore County, one of Maryland’s memorials to Americans who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War now faces an uncertain future.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 16, 2026
Today’s topics include: eighty-three years of history shattered; time travel celebration with official twist; federal judge rules on detention facility plans.
Klausmeier proposes more than doubling Baltimore County’s fire battallion chiefs in 2027 budget
The Baltimore County Fire Department would add 12 battalion chiefs as part of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that she plans to deliver Thursday.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Man charged after shooting at Towson University; Weekend closures and event-related street restrictions; Baby kidnapped from Md. found safe; and more.
Police: Man charged after shooting at Towson University – WBAL Baby kidnapped from Maryland found safe, 2 suspects arrested in Mississippi – WJZ Baltimore DOT warns of lane, ramp closures & event-related street restrictions – WBFF Bodycam video shows events leading to police-involved shooting in West Baltimore – WMAR Millions already raised, spent on handful…
A modest proposal to examine Wes Moore’s youth sports accomplishments
[Columnist’s Note: Inspired by recent developments, where a certain regional news outlet has deemed no aspect of Gov. Wes Moore’s life too insignificant for a full forensic review, a Baltimore Fishbowl contributor has taken pains to find the truth about yet another seeming discrepancy in the personal narrative of Maryland’s 63rd governor.] It all started…
Hot Plate: Foraged closes, Brian Lavin at Boordy, wine dinners galore and more
Wine, whiskey, and lots of spring produce – this week, the Baltimore food scene is blooming. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings & announcements This past week, Baltimore-based fans of Foraged received some shocking news, when Chef Chris Amendola announced via social media that the Station North restaurant had closed. The Foraged team…
St. Paul’s Hosts a Lower School Spring Preview on April 23
Come discover the BIG opportunities that await at St. Paul’s! Families interested in pre-K through fourth grade are invited to a Lower School Spring Preview on Thursday, April 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. Guests will hear from The St. Paul’s Schools’ President Clark Wight, lower school faculty, and a dynamic student panel. Student-led tours of the…
Jewelry artist Douriean Fletcher’s exhibition opens at Walters Art Museum this weekend
An exhibition showcasing Afrofuturistic jewelry designed by an artist who worked on Marvel’s “Black Panther” movies and other projects will open at the Walters Art Museum this weekend.
Reopening after $17.5M renovation, Chick Webb rec center honors a Baltimore jazz great
Named after one of the city’s jazz greats, an East Baltimore recreation center reopened Thursday, following a $17.5 million renovation that nearly doubled the facility’s size.
Friday Morning Headlines: Explosives found in Annapolis home during illegal deer hunting investigation; Three arrested in Catonsville for jewelry thefts; Weekend lane closures on I-83; and more.
Explosive devices found in home of Annapolis man during investigation into illegal deer hunting – CBS Baltimore Three arrested in Catonsville for stealing $14k in jewelry – WBAL News Radio Baltimore Ravens unveil new uniforms at Merriweather Post Pavilion event – ESPN Residents of Fells Point, Pigtown and Federal Hill rally against noise, violence at…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Call for safety improvements after missing man found in Inner Harbor; Former Dunbar coach sentenced over overtime theft; Waymo’s future uncertain after regulation effort fails; and more.
Petition calls for safety improvements around Baltimore waterfront after body found of missing man – CBS Baltimore Former Dunbar football coach sentenced to year in prison after theft of $216k in overtime – Baltimore Banner Waymo’s future in Maryland uncertain after bill to regulate driverless vehicles fails – WBAL News Radio Recreation center reopens in…
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: ICE detention center construction blocked; Baltimore breaks heat record; Maryland parents of stillborn babies could get $1K tax credit; and more.
ICE warehouse construction for detainees blocked ‘until further notice’ in Western Maryland Baltimore breaks record high temperature Wednesday, set in 1941 — WJZ Maryland parents of stillborn babies could soon get $1,000 tax credit — The Baltimore Banner Illegal deer hunting leads to discovery of explosives in Annapolis — WMAR A billboard is rising on…
Maryland lawmakers wraps up session
Gov. Moore signed bills into law Tuesday a day after the Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its 90-day legislative session.
MICA students win big in business competition for planting creative roots in Baltimore
MICA’s 10th annual UP/Start Venture Competition awarded more than $105,000 to students and recent grads for innovative Baltimore businesses.
Brooklyn Park Shopping Center: ‘Value Village’ Closes, ‘Burger King’ Opens, ‘Black Friday Daily Deals’ Opens
A shopping center in Brooklyn Park is undergoing a lot of changes, including the opening and closing of multiple businesses.
