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CLLCTIVGive is directing a full day of donations, amplification and prize funding toward Black-led organizations across Greater Baltimore.

One of competitive gaming’s largest Smash-focused gatherings has moved to downtown Baltimore, bringing four days of tournaments, music, art and arcade culture.

Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book Celebration Heads to Baltimore.

Baltimore approved a higher fee for BGE and other users of its underground conduit system, reopening debate over infrastructure costs and utility bills.

Artists, architects, students and multidisciplinary teams can compete to reshape how residents and visitors experience three heavily traveled entrances to Baltimore.

The Dali’s owner and manager alleged a switchboard defect contributed to the ship’s loss of power, but a federal judge has dismissed their case against the shipbuilder.

Baltimore’s fifth Met Gala will connect regional designers, models, artists and chefs through a theme inspired by Diana Ross and Mahogany.

Mexico and Colombia will meet at M&T Bank Stadium on September 26, marking the first Baltimore stop in MexTour’s 23-year history.

A new $20 million funding round will raise the West North Avenue Development Authority’s neighborhood investment total to $50 million.

Baltimore’s debate over dirt-bike culture is moving from the streets to City Hall. Young riders and community advocates marched from Baltimore City Hall to police headquarters Wednesday, asking Mayor Brandon Scott and Police Commissioner Richard Worley to meet with them about the city’s enforcement strategy. The participants said they recognize the need for public-safety rules but want Baltimore to develop designated spaces where riders can operate legally. They argue that en

The Preakness is expected to return to Pimlico in 2027, but construction will shape a smaller, infield-centered event while Park Heights residents continue pressing for lasting neighborhood benefits.

Baltimore City Public Schools leadership is beginning a community listening tour as the district evaluates new literacy data and prepares for the upcoming academic year. The tour is expected to give families, educators, students and community stakeholders opportunities to discuss academic performance, classroom needs and priorities for the school system. Literacy remains one of the most important indicators of long-term academic progress. Local reporting indicates the convers

Baltimore Restaurant Week is giving residents and visitors another reason to explore the city’s independent dining scene. Restaurants across Baltimore are offering specially priced menus and curated meals designed to introduce customers to new dishes while encouraging them to support local businesses. Among the participating establishments receiving attention is Johnny’s, where the menu combines locally inspired dishes with a neighborhood-focused dining experience. WMAR’s cur

An overnight fire has forced Captain James Crab House to close temporarily, affecting one of Fells Point’s most recognizable waterfront restaurants. WMAR reported the closure Sunday as Baltimore City fire officials and the business assessed the impact. The available reporting did not establish a public reopening date as of Monday morning. Captain James is especially recognizable because of its boat-shaped exterior and long presence near the waterfront. A closure at an establi

Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week begins today, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the city’s dining scene through specially priced menus. The event runs from July 24 through August 2. Local coverage indicates that more than 60 restaurants are participating, with menus representing seafood, contemporary American cooking, international cuisine and locally owned neighborhood destinations. Restaurant Week can function as more than a discount campaign. For est

J. Cole’s performance at CFG Bank Arena is Baltimore’s largest concert tonight, but it is not the city’s only meaningful live-music option. CFG Bank Arena lists doors at 7 p.m. and the concert beginning at 8 p.m. Elsewhere in the region, Keystone Korner Baltimore is presenting an evening celebrating the music of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. An die Musik is hosting the Justin Lees Trio, while Manor Mill has scheduled a performance by The Suitcase Junket. Live! Casino & Hotel Ma

Baltimore’s local music scene does not need to wait for a national touring festival to recognize that it can support an event of its own. Woodshed Fest takes place Sunday, July 26, from noon until 9 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The all-ages event features Pressing Strings, Super City, Sweet Leda, Enslow, Noah Pierre Band, Wicked Sycamore and a finale led by Ricky Wise. The lineup reflects the purpose of the festival. It is not importing a major celebrity and surr

J. Cole’s latest world tour reaches Baltimore tomorrow night. The official Fall-Off World Tour calendar lists a July 23 Baltimore stop, while Ticketmaster lists the performance for 8 p.m. The broader arena run is scheduled across more than 50 cities in over 15 countries. The tour is framed around The Fall-Off, an album long associated with the possibility that Cole may be approaching the final chapter of his conventional studio-album career. That context gives the concert mor

While national television focused on the All-Star Game, Baltimore’s own music story unfolded in a smaller room. Keystone Korner hosted its free Bright Moments Jam Session Tuesday evening, led by Obasi Akoto and members of the greater Baltimore and Washington jazz community. The venue promotes Bright Moments as a recurring Tuesday series where working musicians and developing players can share the stage. That recurring structure matters more than a single headline performance.

Baltimore’s art institutions are giving local creativity more than symbolic recognition this weekend. They are giving it space. The Walters Art Museum will hold its inaugural summer Block Party on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will take place inside and outside the museum and include art-making, workshops, food vendors and a music showcase featuring CIELO of Creative Alliance, Grupo ETNIA, Drum Dr. Dot, Gyzelle Garcia and Daoure Diongue. One day ear