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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.

A longtime Baltimore County grocery store is preparing to close its doors. Giant Food has confirmed that its location at 7920–30 Belair Road in Nottingham will end operations on August 6 after approximately 50 years in the community. The company said the closure followed its regular evaluation of business conditions and local trade areas. Giant believes nearby locations, grocery delivery and its pickup services can continue serving customers in the surrounding area. Employees

Maryland’s public-transit system will soon have a new leader. Governor Wes Moore has appointed former state delegate Tony Bridges as administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration, effective September 1. Bridges will succeed Holly Arnold, who stepped down after five years in the role. Bridges currently serves as Moore’s deputy legislative officer. His previous experience includes service in the Maryland House of Delegates and a position as assistant secretary at the Mar

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

Severe thunderstorms moving across Maryland Tuesday evening have left nearly 25,000 BGE customers without electricity, with Baltimore City and Baltimore County among the hardest-hit areas. As of approximately 6:21 p.m., more than 8,700 customers were without power in Baltimore County, while more than 5,000 outages were reported in Baltimore City. Thousands of additional customers were affected in Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll and Prince George’s counties. The storms brought h

Residents across Baltimore and Central Maryland should remain weather-aware Tuesday as strong thunderstorms move through the region. Forecast coverage indicates that some storms could become severe, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado. The greatest concern with fast-moving summer storms is that conditions can change quickly. Areas that begin the afternoon with heat and sunshine may experience intense rain, lightning or stron

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

Daniel Caesar brings the Son of Spergy Tour to Baltimore tonight. The Canadian R&B singer is scheduled to perform at CFG Bank Arena at 7:30 p.m., with Faye Webster listed on the bill. The Baltimore engagement is one of several significant R&B concerts taking place nationally Tuesday, alongside shows by Usher and Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and Akon, and PJ Morton. Caesar’s music occupies a distinctive place in contemporary R&B. His arrangements often favor space, live instrumentation

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

Baltimore is not waiting for the weekend to begin. The Baltimore/Washington One Carnival launches its three-day celebration Friday at Druid Hill Park, placing Caribbean music, movement, food and community at the center of the city’s cultural calendar. Friday’s Wee Culture Runaway J’ouvert is scheduled from 2 to 10 p.m. near Red Road and East Drive, with Pumpa promoted as the featured live performer. The Friday program is ticketed, while organizers say Saturday and Sunday will

Baltimore, D.C., and The DMV continues to be one of the nation's most influential creative regions, with the Baltimore metro area serving as the driving force behind much of its current cultural momentum. Across Baltimore, artists and entrepreneurs are building a thriving ecosystem that blends music, visual art, fashion, and media. From independent recording studios in neighborhoods like Station North and Hampden to photography collectives and podcast networks emerging throug

The DMV continues to be one of the most influential regions in urban music, producing artists, producers, DJs, and performers who help shape hip-hop, R&B, and go-go culture. Independent showcases remain active throughout Baltimore and Washington, D.C., giving emerging artists valuable opportunities to perform, connect with new audiences, and build their careers. These events continue to serve as important platforms for discovering the next generation of local talent. Go-go mu