Photo essay

The puppet brings people together through cultural celebrations in neighborhoods where refugees have built communities.

Baltimore Banners, a volunteer-run ice hockey team, was founded in 2003 and aims to teach on- and off-ice skills to at-risk youth in East Baltimore.

When a lifelong soccer player became a full-time wheelchair user, she found comfort in adaptive sports.

The convention, in its 23rd year, brings together people from all sorts of fandoms. Including Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.

A look at the annual event’s opening weekend at the state fairgrounds in Lutherville-Timonium.