Chesapeake Bay earns its best overall health grade in four decades, but not at the top of the class yet
The UMCES report card is out, and things are looking up for the Chesapeake Bay and watershed. But problems persist.
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Dan Rodricks: Get ready for tales from a crypt in Harford County, in time for Halloween
In time for Halloween, Dan Rodricks shares a tale from a crypt in Harford County: The Legend of the Swinging Sailor of Perryman.
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The Heartbreaking Work of Raising a Child: Q&A with Judith Sandler, Author of “What Kind of Mother”
In “What Kind of Mother,” author Judith Sandler gives a harrowing and frank account of their family’s desperate struggles to help son James amid his challenges with substance use disorder and mental illness — and ultimately reaching peace with letting go.
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Nurses working on unionizing after staffing issues at MedStar Franklin Square in Baltimore
Tensions are rising between nurses and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore as staff work to form a union at the facility.
Campus groups across Maryland urge students to register before the upcoming deadline.
With Maryland’s advance voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 13, students on some college campuses are working to get more young people registered and prepared to cast their ballots.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 12, 2026
Today’s topics include: Hurricane Isaias breaks climatic record; got menhaden?; Gov. Moore faces unexpected legal battle.
Hot Plate: Pepper House opens, Witch-tober at Sally O’s, fall menus debut and more
The upcoming week promises to be cozy and fun around Baltimore, with several spirit-forward events and lots of new autumnal menu items.
Can you dig it? Howard County opens fourth community garden
Howard County opened its fourth community garden — and its first outside Columbia — at Old Montgomery Road with 126 plots.
UMBC Poll: Maryland Gov. Moore’s job approval at 49%, residents economic views worsening
A new UMBC poll finds Gov. Wes Moore’s job approval rating is relatively steady but shows Marylanders are increasingly concerned about the state of the economy.
Tickets on sale for Tony Award-winning musical ‘The Outsiders’ at Hippodrome Theatre
Starting Friday, theater audiences can purchase tickets for performances of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical “The Outsiders” at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre next spring.
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Chesapeake Bay earns its best overall health grade in four decades, but not at the top of the class yet
The UMCES report card is out, and things are looking up for the Chesapeake Bay and watershed. But problems persist.
Hot House: Don’t be so obtuse. This angular Tudor Revival home could be just right for you.
Build in 1920, this Tudor Revival home in Guilford has 21st-century amenities and a charming angular floorplan.
Baltimore Community Foundation to honor 10 grassroots changemakers with 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight Awards
Baltimore Community Foundation will honor the 10 winners of its 2026 Neighborhood Spotlight Awards at the State of BCF event on Wednesday.
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Invites You to Experience Downtown at Its 2026 Annual Meeting!
Downtown Baltimore is moving forward, and you’re invited to experience it! Join the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for its Annual Meeting, presented by M&T Bank, at The Bud Light Talon at M&T Bank Stadium. This year’s theme, Experience Downtown, brings together more than 600 business leaders, community partners, creatives, and changemakers…
Athlete and her coach see Protect College Sports Act through “different lenses”
Suppoorters of the Protect College Sports Act say it will bring order to chaos in college sports. Critics worry the measure would unfairly limit the athletes’ earning potential and autonomy.
Last Call for Hollins Community Farmer’s Market
Fresh Food + Local Vendors + Community Vibes Don’t miss the last Farmers Market in the Hollins Market commercial district. Join us and experience the joy and renaissance happening in SoWeBo while buying fresh produce, art works and goodies from fantastic vendors.
Program Spotlight 2026: Johns Hopkins Engineering
Pre-College Programs Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs give high school students interested in engineering and technology the opportunity to build foundational skills for the technological future—all while earning college credit from their top-tier research university. The school believes it’s never too early for students to build the engineering skills professional engineers use every day.…
Program Spotlight 2026: Glenelg Country School
Expeditions At Glenelg Country School, learning is not limited to the classroom. Through the Expeditions program, students take part in thoughtfully designed experiences that connect academic study with the wider world. Each Expedition is tailored to a student’s age and stage of development, creating opportunities to explore new places, encounter different perspectives, and strengthen relationships…
New affordable housing in Maryland provides more options
A new affordable housing complex is giving low and moderate income residents more housing options.
Swastika spray-painted on Catonsville High parking lot; County police investigating
In disturbing news, CHS families received a letter on Oct. 3 about the antisemitic graffiti found on the parking lot.
MCB Real Estate nears completion of $44M Reservoir Hill office building while city officials aim to finalize terms for its Harborplace lease and PILOT plan
MCB Real Estate is close to completing a $44 million office building that will be the headquarters for the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development.
New SNAP and Medicaid rules create fear for Marylanders
New federal work requirements under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” could put thousands of SNAP recipients at risk, including in Maryland.
