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Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council Meeting Opens August 17 Agenda to Public
The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council will meet August 17 in downtown Baltimore, with its agenda and virtual access link available to the public.
Aug 15


Baltimore Fashion Week 2026 Opens Its 18th Season Tonight
Baltimore Fashion Week 2026 opens tonight at the War Memorial Building, beginning an 18th season focused on designers, workforce development and the city’s creative economy.
Aug 14


Next, Silk and H-Town Bethesda Concert Brings R&B Unplugged to Maryland
The Next Silk and H-Town Bethesda concert brings three defining 1990s R&B groups to Bethesda Theater tonight, August 13, for an 8:30 p.m. show.
Aug 13


Baltimore Shelter Report Flags Mold, Pests and Maintenance Failures
Baltimore’s inspector general found mold, pests, ventilation failures and unclear maintenance responsibility at three city-funded homeless shelters.
Aug 12


Baltimore’s Kneads Bakeshop Is Expanding to D.C.’s Navy Yard
Baltimore-born Kneads Bakeshop plans an October opening inside the Thompson Hotel in Washington’s Navy Yard.
Aug 11


Maryland Tax-Free Week Is Underway: What Shoppers Can—and Cannot—Buy Without Sales Tax
Maryland’s annual back-to-school sales-tax holiday is underway, but the exemption is based on the price of each qualifying item—not the total receipt. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week runs from Sunday, August 9, through Saturday, August 15. During that period, qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item are exempt from Maryland’s 6% sales tax. That means two qualifying sweaters priced at $60 each can both be tax-free even though the combined purchase exceeds $
Aug 10


CLLCTIVGive 2026 Mobilizes Greater Baltimore for 24 Hours of Black-Led Giving
CLLCTIVGive is directing a full day of donations, amplification and prize funding toward Black-led organizations across Greater Baltimore.
Aug 7


Supernova Brings Its 11th Annual Gaming Convention to 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.
Aug 6


Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book Anniversary Tour Is Coming to Baltimore
Chance the Rapper’s Coloring Book Celebration Heads to Baltimore.
Aug 6


Update: Preakness Will Move to Sunday and Run Three Weeks After the Kentucky Derby
One day after concern over the Preakness being left out of a new championship series, Maryland has announced a historic Sunday move and a new place on the 2027 calendar.
Aug 5


Baltimore Opens a $450,000 Competition to Redesign Three Major Gateways
Artists, architects, students and multidisciplinary teams can compete to reshape how residents and visitors experience three heavily traveled entrances to Baltimore.
Aug 5


UPDATE: Preakness Left Out of New $5 Million Thoroughbred Championship Series
A newly announced championship series includes the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes—but not the Preakness, whose 2027 date remains unannounced.
Aug 4


Federal Judge Dismisses Dali Owners’ Shipbuilder Lawsuit in Key Bridge Case
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.
Aug 4


Maryland Lawmakers Open Special Session on Congressional Redistricting
The proposal would clarify which state constitutional standards apply to congressional maps and could reach voters in November.
Aug 3


Baltimore Met Gala Will Mark Five Years With a Diana Ross-Inspired Celebration
Baltimore’s fifth Met Gala will connect regional designers, models, artists and chefs through a theme inspired by Diana Ross and Mahogany.
Aug 3


BREAKING: Orioles Reportedly Trade Adley Rutschman to Red Sox
Baltimore reportedly sends three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to division-rival Boston as the Orioles make a dramatic trade-deadline pivot.
Aug 3


Maryland Offers Howard-Disenrolled Students an Expedited College Path and $800 Credit
The state says affected incoming Howard students can receive hands-on admissions help, financial-aid guidance and relief for lost deposits if they enroll at a participating Maryland institution.
Jul 31


Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance Will Close After 25 Years
Financial pressure is forcing one of Baltimore’s leading arts-advocacy organizations to begin an orderly shutdown after 25 years.
Jul 31


Another $20 Million Is Headed Toward West Baltimore Development
A new $20 million funding round will raise the West North Avenue Development Authority’s neighborhood investment total to $50 million.
Jul 31


Rod Wave Expands Don’t Look Down Tour Ahead of D.C. Concert
Demand for Rod Wave’s fall arena tour has produced nine additional dates as the singer and rapper prepares for an October stop in Washington.
Jul 31
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