Here’s what I am thinking about as we head into the holiday season and then into a second Trump presidency: how do we really see each other and care for each other? The president-elect (who will be sworn into office with a bevy of convictions and complaints lodged against him) spent the last few years…
At a Nov. 7 press conference in Seton Hill, a coalition of elected leaders, labor unions, grassroots groups, and faith-based organizations chanted “Not for Sale” as they celebrated the defeat of a ballot measure that would have cut the size of the Baltimore City Council by nearly…
Junior Arabber Adventure, held November 23 in southwest Baltimore, was an interactive program made for youth in Baltimore to learn about Arabber horse culture. Featuring hands on activities, kids were able to learn Arabber history, walk through the neighborhood with the horses and paint horseshoes. The event not…
Treat your loved ones—or yourself—this holiday season. GIFT CARDS Arcola Cafe3500 Harford Rd443-991-0041arcolacafe.com Arcola Cafe is the living room coffee shop you’ve been looking for. Come for the locally sourced coffee and tasty sandwiches, stay for the warm, welcoming environment they’ve curated. They sell products from local…
As my tenure in public office draws to a close, I have begun reflecting on the pivotal moments that have defined my commitment to serving the diverse communities of Baltimore. Over nearly eight years, I have dedicated my efforts to passing meaningful legislation, striving to enhance the…
In our highly digitized worlds, photographs and archives are tools for us to remain rooted in our past as we move forward through the present. These photos were taken in Baltimore by I. Henry Phillips Sr. circa 1950. They gift us with familiar moments of Black holiday…
When “The Oath” was filmed, the 45th President of the United States had yet to complete his first year in office. The film centers around a contentious Thanksgiving dinner where a politically divided family attempts to keep the peace during a meal. Though rooted in the reality…
This Baltimore Beat section aims to help the community with resources and support they may not know are…
Air Signs – Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Five of Swords + Knight of Wands rx + Seven of Cups Slow down, air signs. It feels like your mind is moving a thousand miles a minute, and you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. It will be necessary to ground yourself this month (consider using a…
(a rewrite of the Nipsey Russell song “What Would I Do If I Could Feel?” from “The Wiz”) what would i do if could suddenly stop feeling? would that make my life less real? i wouldn’t cry, i wouldn’t smile, i would lay back for a while tell me, what would i do if i…
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