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Craft lovers, don’t worry — explore these local alternatives to Joann
If you’re looking for local craft and fabric stores in the Baltimore region, here are some alternatives to Joann.
Books, fabric, a mannequin and crafting materials await customers inside Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore.
When and where to see cherry blossoms in Baltimore
Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
Baltimore’s neighborhoods, like Patterson Park, are rich in cherry trees.
Maryland first responders honored for their help after DC midair collision: ‘Closure for the families’
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government recognized over 130 first responders for their ”heroic efforts” following the DCA crash, a spokesman said.
Baltimore Fire Department was one of nearly 90 agencies recognized for their response to a deadly mid-air collision in January 2025 in Washington, D.C.
FBI HQ move, Towson Univ. targeted: What Trump’s latest moves could mean for Maryland
We’re here to help you understand what went down recently and how it may impact Maryland.
Harborview Marina closing abruptly over ‘safety concerns’
The Harborview Marina is closing at the end of March, according to an email sent to members.
Harborview pier in Baltimore on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Adnan Syed will remain free: Subject of podcast ‘Serial’ resentenced to no additional prison time
“I hope Mr. Syed, and I trust, that this will be the last time we see each other,” Baltimore Circuit Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer said during the brief hearing over Zoom.
Adnan Syed, the subject of the podcast "Serial," arrives at the Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse in Baltimore for a hearing on his motion for reduction of sentence under the Juvenile Restoration Act.
St. Patrick’s Day weekend comes with road closures, traffic restrictions and more
See which roads will be closed and where parking will be restricted this weekend.
People celebrating the 67th Baltimore St. Patrick Parade will march through Mt. Vernon and near the Inner Harbor this weekend.
Chasen Cos. entity files for bankruptcy ahead of auction for Fells Point building
The entity, CC 1400 Aliceanna Street LLC, filed for bankruptcy Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Maryland.
A development project that Chasen Cos. named The Anne on Aliceanna, on the border of Fells Point and Harbor East.
Robert Plummer, revered Woodlawn High School baseball coach, helped boys become men
Plummer, the longtime coach of Woodlawn High School's baseball team, died March 4 of heart failure. He was 73.
Robert Plummer.
‘It’s scary right now’: ICE holds detainees for days in bedless Baltimore cells
Immigrants and their attorneys claim there are no beds, little food and medicine at Baltimore’s ICE holding room.
The George H. Fallon Federal Building in downtown Baltimore where the ICE field office is located.
Novelist Amitav Ghosh, speaking in Baltimore, on climate change and ‘accelerating towards the abyss’
Novelist Amitav Ghosh discusses climate change ahead of his address at Loyola University Maryland 2025 Humanities Symposium.
Amitav Ghosh is a globally renowned novelist and essayist who writes about colonialism and climate change. He is the keynote speaker for an event on March 13, 2025, at Loyola that focuses on climate refugees and climate migration.
Johns Hopkins aid groups to lay off more than 2,000 amid Trump cuts
Jhpiego and the Center for Communication Programs, global aid groups affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, have begun layoffs and a reorganization as millions in federal funding from USAID is cut off.
The Jhpiego headquarters in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore. The organization began cutting jobs Thursday.
Man who fatally assaulted Vietnam War vet in Fells Point is sentenced in ‘heartless attack’
David Philpot was attacked on Eastern Avenue near South Broadway in Fells Point on Aug. 17, 2024, and died the next day at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 74.
David Philpot, who was fatally assaulted in Fells Point, was a regular sight in the neighborhood even to those who did not know him.
D-Nice & Friends to headline Baltimore festival ahead of Preakness Stakes
D-Nice will bring his "Club Quarantine" to Baltimore in the week before Preakness.
D-Nice appears in a wide-brimmed hat and smiling in front of a dark backdrop.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to an R&B concert
Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the city’s parade, laugh to stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco or dance to R&B stars at CFG Bank Arena, we’ve got you covered.
Bagpipe players march down Pratt Street in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore in March 2023.
The real reason people are mad at Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show
Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," shows the duchess making balloon arches and cooking in Le Creuset. How is that unrelatable?
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends The Paley Center for Media hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
Baltimore gained population for the first time in a decade, new data shows
Baltimore City gained population for the first time since 2014, census data released Thursday shows.
Baltimore skyline
Baltimore judge spares boxing champ Gervonta Davis jail time for probation violation: ‘You need to wake up’
Davis, 30, now of Parkland, Florida, admitted that he left that state without approval from his probation agent to travel.
World Boxing Association lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis arrives on Wednesday at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse in Baltimore for a probation violation hearing.
BGE approach compared to ‘extortion’ as lawmakers grill execs over soaring bills
The Maryland General Assembly committees that oversee energy issues join a growing chorus of lawmakers and consumer advocates alarmed by rapidly rising utility bills.
Supporters of legislation aimed at lower heating costs and improving public safety hold up signs during a press conference held outside of Baltimore City Hall in February.
The Dish: It’s almost time for the Baltimore Farmers’ Market. People are worried.
Vendors for this year's Baltimore Farmers' Market have not been announced with just weeks to go until opening day.
The site of the Baltimore Farmer's Market on Monday, March 10, 2025. The Market is currently closed but scheduled to reopen in April.
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