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A queer artist’s nude protest of Trump went viral. It turned their life upside-down.

Updated Apr 25, 2025

Tavish Forsyth, a queer artist and educator, posted a nude video on YouTube in protest of the Trump administration’s takeover of the Kennedy Center earlier this year.

Scott launches Baltimore arts office — BOPA to operate separately

Updated Apr 23, 2025

Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address on Monday.

After an unexpected dismissal, American Visionary Art Museum names new director

Apr 18, 2025

The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum.

Freddie Gray lives on in art, his eyes watching Baltimore

Apr 15, 2025

A mural depicting Freddie Gray on a row home across the street from where he was arrested at the corner of Mount and Presbury streets in Sandtown-Winchester.

Micah Smith leaves behind a family and the Baltimore music community he changed

Apr 11, 2025

Micah Smith, a 41-year-old crooner and acclaimed musician, died April 4, 2025.

With a finger salute, Annapolis’ big art project is still struggling

Apr 4, 2025

Westgate Circle is the boundary for downtown Annapolis, where West Street, Taylor Avenue and Spa Road intersect.

Ravens draft kicker Tyler Loop in 6th round as Justin Tucker investigation continues

Arizona kicker Tyler Loop participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, , in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

How a West Baltimore food hall is bringing community back to North Avenue

The Mill on North, a new food hall in West Baltimore, features seven food vendors and a cozy atmosphere convenient to Coppin State University.

Maryland lawsuit challenges federal threats to withhold education funding

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other states challenging the U.S. education department’s threats to withhold school funding.

Live coverage: Ravens pick Colorado’s LaJohntay Wester in 6th round of NFL draft

Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester looks on as teammates take part in a drill during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

From mightiest to humblest, hundreds of thousands gather for Pope Francis’ funeral

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 26: Guests including France's First Lady Brigitte Macron, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Finland'S President Alexander Stubb, US President Donald Trump, US First Lady Melania Trump, Estonian President Alar Karis, King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and His Highness Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan attend the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 26, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The duo keeping the sound of Baltimore alive, one photo at a time

Leslie Gray Streeter

Mar 31, 2025

A portrait of Powerwasher in a Baltimore parking garage is featured in "Scene Seen."

Baltimore arts and culture communities chart new paths after Trump diversity bans

John-John Williams IV

Mar 28, 2025

Jason Steer, Executive Director of Creative Alliance, sits in front of a piece titled “Land of the Free….” created by artist Ajee Hassan.

Derik Queen showed love with his ‘I’m from Baltimore’ shoutout. The city responded.

Mar 24, 2025

A new salt box design featuring Derik Queen’s quote “I'm from Baltimore. That’s why.” appeared in Hampden following the Terps’ win on Sunday.

7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday

Updated Mar 20, 2025

“Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.

What if Biggie, Aaliyah and other music legends were still alive? Local author imagines new ending.

Leslie Gray Streeter

Mar 17, 2025

An illustration of Notorious B.I.G. and Yoko Ono from Mark Swartz's “The Music Never Died: Tales From the Flipside.”

Craft lovers, don’t worry — explore these local alternatives to Joann

Mar 16, 2025

Books, fabric, a mannequin and crafting materials await customers inside Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore.

7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Irish music to ... Irish breakfast

Mar 12, 2025

Crowds enjoy St. Patrick's Day at the Guinness Brewery.

How do Baltimoreans feel about Artscape’s move downtown? It’s complicated

Mar 11, 2025

Crowds visit Artscape in 2024.

Four March art exhibitions that foster a connection to place

Cara Ober, BmoreArt

Mar 8, 2025

Abigail Lucien's work is on display in the "Crosscurrents" exhibit at the Baltimore Musem of Art.

Gigantic signs to highlight history are coming to Catonsville

Mar 5, 2025

A concept design shows eight yellow silhouette signs with people standing below some of them.

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39

Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer

Feb 26, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39.

7 things to do in Annapolis: It’s Restaurant Week. Should you dig in?

Feb 20, 2025

This year's Annapolis Restaurant Week includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You know what bars are missing? Arts and crafts.

Feb 16, 2025

Cross stitching and coloring materials available for customers’ use inside Meander Art Bar in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore.

Artscape is moving downtown to uplift the area, mayor says

Updated Feb 14, 2025

Temperatures in the 90s didn't deter crowds at ArtScape, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Thunderstorms washed out the festival's scheduled concerts on Friday night.

David Rubenstein says outgoing president, staffers made Kennedy Center a ‘beacon for the performing arts’

Feb 13, 2025

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein speaks with guests at Living Classrooms event honoring him on September 14th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.

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