Let’s face it: For a least a century, Baltimore has had something of an inferiority complex. Maybe it’s because our location makes it too easy to compare us to those bigger places, like D.C., Philly, Beantown, and, of course, the Big Apple. And through the years, we’ve cooked up lots of catchy mottos to look a little better in their shadow: Charm City, The Land of Pleasant Living, The City That...
<p>Two of England's most storied teams square off in Baltimore.</p>
For the third time in four years, M&T Bank Stadium will play host to some of the most talented footballers in the world, hosting an exhibition match between Barclays Premier League clubs Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on July 28.
This preseason bout between two European heavyweights will feature some of the finest players the game has to offer, including Liverpool’s Steven Gerard and...
<p>A Hopkins dean commits to East Baltimore’s renewal.</p>
When David Andrews became dean of The Johns Hopkins University’s School of Education in late 2010, he and his wife, Marti, packed up their stuff and moved from a 15-acre horse farm in Ohio to Baltimore. Initially, they settled in a rented Guilford manse while they looked for a full-time place. They considered buying in Guilford or other neighborhoods that could replicate the peace and quaintness...
<p>Our picks for a great Independence Day.</p>
In the City
July 4: Visionary Pets on Parade: Dress your pet up, and come out for a fun filled pet-centric event. Activities include costume contests (most patriotic, most visionary, owner and pet look-alikes), pet musical chairs, a pet parade, and a most talented (and most not talented) competition. H20 and baggies included! 800 Key Hwy. 9:30 a.m. Free. 410-244-1900. avam.org.
July 4: The...
We Pick Our 20 Favorite Crab Houses
We have the scars to prove it. For weeks, we’ve been cracking our way through dozens—and dozens—of steamed crabs, nicking our fingers on the sharp-edged shells and enduring the salty sting of Old Bay. But the battle scars were well worth it. Along the way, we got to savor our Maryland delicacy—spice-covered, hot-from-the-steamer crabs—from some of the Baltimore area’s best spots.
Tried-and-true...
<p>First, Consider that a full-fledged war has only touched Baltimore once in its 300-year history. Then, consider how little Baltimoreans know about it. We're here to fix that, so read on.</p>
It was a motley crew, hon, that bested Britain’s finest 200 years ago.
The Charm City of 1812 was a far cry from the Baltimore of today—in fact, it was not a city at all. Picture the 250-year-old waterfront section of Annapolis, and it gives you a pretty good idea. That’s been tidied up for the tourists, of course, so think a bit grimier. And though the juirisdiction of Baltimore at that time...
We went looking for the most highly regarded dentists in Baltimore and found 237 of them.
It’s that time again, when we unveil the results of our annual Top Dentists survey, offering a handy resource to readers who want to do you-know-what: find a talented dentist they actually like. And, no, we didn’t throw dental picks at a dartboard to arrive at our list: We surveyed more than 2,000 dentists in Baltimore and the five surrounding counties over the course of several months to find...
Across the Bay Bridge, there’s lots to do this summer.
Ultra-fresh seafood, walkable towns, and watchable wildlife— there’s so much to love about the Eastern Shore. Here’s a seasonal sampler of “Delmarvalous” diversions.
Shop Art Galleries
Just guessing, but the Eastern Shore’s artist-per-capita ratio (as measured in painters, photographers, sculptors, fiber artists, furniture designers, printmakers, you name it) must be pretty healthy. If you...
Party On: 23 ways to celebrate
There’s a ton of events for all ages on tap in Baltimore for the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Here’s a roundup:
Wednesday, June 13
Head for the harbor to see a massive fleet of 13 towering tall ships, with their uniformed sailors lined up on the yardarms, arrive in Baltimore. Add the modern warships visiting town and there’ll be close to 40 in all, and the biggest include such majestic...
<p>The Bizarre Lives Of The Men Behind The Most Brazen Heist In Maryland History</p>
Shortly after the library of the Maryland Historical Society opened on the warm morning of July 9, two men dressed in jackets and ties arrived at the society’s Mt. Vernon complex. After registering at the front desk, they made their way to the library on the second floor. They were expected, having e-mailed a list of historic documents they wished to view days earlier.
The older man, whose dark,...
