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THE DINERS CLUB |From a bottomless cup of coffee to a slice of cherry pie, we reflect on the 
enduring joy of Baltimore’s old-school diners. LIVING PROOF | America’s first whiskey was born in Maryland. Centuries later, that historic spirit strives for a celebratory comeback in Baltimore. GIFT GUIDE | It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Help celebrate it with our exclusive day-to-night gift guide. 




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RITES OF SPRING | From soccer to skateboarding and bocce to pickleball, why amateur sports still matter in Baltimore. TOP NURSES | Excellence in Nursing Turns 10 with Our Biggest List Ever. Plus, long-tenured nurses and their love of the job. HOME | A roundup of garden centers; female tradespeople stake their claim; design team Surrounded By Color fills homes with joy; and more.

 




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HOME SWEET (VACATION) HOME | From Rehoboth to Deep Creek Lake, we take a peek at the second-home market. HOME & DESIGN AWARDS | For the second year in a row, Baltimore magazine honors the top design visionaries in Charm City. DREAM TEAM | The Orioles rebuild took a fantastical leap forward in 2023. They may be even better this year. 



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BEST RESTAURANTS | A paean to the places that made our mouths water this year. ZEN AND THE ART OF CHOCOLATE-MAKING | In a swirl of spices and cacao powder, Jinji Fraser comes into her own. HOME | One woman’s frantic quest to rid her bedroom of wasps; a Bolton Hill home serves up maximal minimalism; a visit with the rose whisperer; and more.




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HIGH HOPES | After an historic election, can Governor Wes Moore’s big ambitions survive 
the state’s massive budget shortfall? MATTERS OF THE HEART | More than 90 years ago, a Johns Hopkins electrical engineer invented the defibrillator and paved the way for modern-day CPR.



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WINTER WONDERLAND | From skiing to hiking, ice-skating, maple sugaring, eagle spotting, and more, all the ways to enjoy the great outdoors this season. WORTH HER SALT | With her salt box project, Juliet Ames launches a public art movement. 



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TOP DOCTORS | Our annual list of the best physicians in the region, as voted by their peers. Plus, living with MS. THE FRAMING OF EDDIE CONWAY | How the FBI and BPD conspired to infiltrate the Baltimore chapter of the Black Panther Party and frame one of its leaders for murdering a police officer. HOME | A how-to guide to Holiday Entertaining; why you should go ahead and throw the party; life in Greektown; shopping for Christmas trees; house tours; and more.


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THE TASTEMAKERS | The most influential movers and shakers on Baltimore’s hospitality scene. LEADER OF THE PACK | In Greenspring Valley, the Maryland tradition of foxhunting carries on. For Ashley Hubbard, it’s all about the hounds. 


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FALL ARTS PREVIEW | Our annual curated list of the highlights of the fall cultural season. Plus, our profile of exciting new BSO maestro Jonathon Heyward. TRAIL MIX | No matter what you’re interested in—history, wine, archaeology, cycling—we've got an autumn road trip for you. HOME | A family-run farm in Fallston; four haunted house stories sure to make the hair on your neck stand up; an eye-popping Baltimore rowhouse, and more. 


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BEST OF BALTIMORE | Our annual celebration of the best that Baltimore has to offer—in Food, Drink, Fun, Lifestyle, and more. THE BIG DREAMS OF DERRICK ADAMS | The Baltimore artist conjures a canvas out of his hometown. 



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THE ULTIMATE CRAB CRAWL | The quest for all things crab. Do you have what it takes to tackle our first-ever Crab Crawl? SUSTAINABLE CITY | Climate change is having an impact, but organizations are working to make Baltimore more resilient, cleaner, and greener for all. 



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THE GRITTY HISTORY (AND GENTRIFICATION) OF FELLS POINT | Baltimore City annexed Fells Point some 250 years ago this month, but the waterfront neighborhood has an epic story all its own. TOP DENTISTS | Our 2023 list of Baltimore’s best dentists, as voted by their peers. Plus, new hope for TMD. LOCAL LOVE | We celebrate five local and lovely weddings from Baltimore City to the Magothy River.




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THE WONDER OF THE BAY |What would we be without the Chesapeake? Maryland’s natural treasure remains a source of awe and wonder. TOP NURSES | Now in its ninth year, our salute to the winners of our Excellence in Nursing survey. Plus, the evolving role of the school nurse. HOME | Building an art collection; a Charles Village renaissance woman; The Margaret Cleveland home shop; an eclectic Forest Hill home; and more. 




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HOME & DESIGN AWARDS | For the first time ever, Baltimore magazine honors the top design visionaries in Charm City. THE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE | Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods. And one is undoubtedly perfect for you. THE LAST HURRAH | Forty years ago, the raucous Orioles Magic era culminated with Baltimore’s last World Series title. 




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BEST RESTAURANTS | From neighborhood newbies to fine-dining stalwarts, the culinary scene is back in full swing—and stronger than ever. PEACE, LOVE, & GRANOLA | How Michele Tsucalas built a granola empire in Baltimore. HOME | Making your house green; an artist follows her bliss in Roland Park; and FORM Garden Design will expand your horizons. SERVICE WITH A SMILE | From famous customers to fixing clogged pipes, several front-of-house workers share their stories from behind the scenes. 



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ROUND MIDNIGHT | Baltimore is still a jazz town, and these evocative photos prove that the genre is as cool as ever. ROAD TO RUIN | In the late 1960s, Baltimore began demolishing Black neighborhoods to make room for an ill-fated expressway. Will the harm from the Highway to Nowhere ever be repaired?



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THE LAST STATION | A landmark is reborn in the birthplace of the American railroad. THE BOLD AND THE BRILLIANT | From politics to public health, sports, art, film, and the humanities: six Baltimoreans who changed everything.


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LONG LIVE DIVE BARS | We raise a Boh to Baltimore’s old-school watering holes. BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY | Will a reborn Civic Center finally make Baltimore a major tour stop and spark a downtown renaissance? GIFT GUIDE | When it comes to buying gifts this year, it's good to be in the neighborhood. Our hyper-local shopping guide.




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TOP DOCTORS | The best doctors in the Baltimore region, as selected by their peers. Plus, the surprising benefits of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). HALLOWED GROUND | Migrash Farm sows a sustainable future in Randallstown. HOME | A funky artist’s enclave; a foodie influencer makes herself at home; tips for bringing hygge into your life; and when it comes to holiday entertaining, it takes a village. 



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THE RIGHT STUFF | From subs to buns to paninis, here’s a mouth-watering celebration of our local sandwich scene. THIS LAND WAS THEIR LAND | Thousands of Lumbee Indians migrated to Upper Fells Point after World War II. Decades later, members of the tribe are claiming their history.



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FALL ARTS PREVIEW | Our annual curated list of the best of the fall cultural season in Baltimore. Plus, Baltimore-based artist Valerie Maynard reflects on her inspirations and her career. FIELD TRIPS | We round up the region’s best long-weekend getaways that combine fun with history lessons. HOME | How raising backyard chickens became the ultimate pandemic pastime; the director of Ladew Topiary Gardens has a lovely home garden of her own; at home with former Trohv owner Carmen Brock; and in “Hello, Neighbor,” the beautiful brownstones of Reservoir Hill.

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BEST OF BALTIMORE | Our editors’ picks for the region’s best bets in Dining, Arts and Culture, Service, Media, Style, and more. KING OF TV HILL | After a storied 52 years in broadcast journalism, WBAL’s Stan Stovall gets ready to retire. GOLDEN DAYS | Photographer SHAN Wallace captures the Lexington Market of her lifetime. COLD COMFORT | Get your licks in at one of these area ice cream shops. 


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CRABS: A LOVE STORY | How much do Baltimoreans love crabs? We count the ways—and throw in our favorite crab houses, crab cakes, and crabby dishes while we’re at it. THE GREAT DIVIDE | Seventy years ago, one stretch of metal and concrete changed Maryland forever.

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THE AUDACITY OF DESPAIR | The first episode of The Wire aired 20 years ago this month. So how does the greatest show in TV history hold up? TOP DENTISTS 2022 | Our annual list of the best dentists in the region, as voted by their peers. Plus, how a trip to the dentist could save your life.

Inside This Issue:
KITCHEN CLASSICS | We learn the histories behind our state’s time-honored dishes and how to make them. TOP NURSES | Congratulations to our 2022 Excellence in Nursing winners. In this, our eighth-annual awards program, we recognize the individuals who are fundamental to our health care. HOME | An old house in Lake Walker preserves its memories; a couple combines two rowhomes in Patterson Park; the HD Marigold shop blends old and new, and more.


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THE BIRDS ARE BACK IN TOWN! | After 52 seasons without big-league baseball, Opening Day in ’54 was one for the ages. BEHOLD THE COVID BUYING BOOM | How the pandemic housing market became the unexpected winner of 2020.

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BEST RESTAURANTS | They’re back—and beckoning. PICTURE OF HEALTH | Fitness titans Victor and Lynne Brick start a foundation to honor Victor’s beloved brother and change the way the world treats mental health. HOME | An orthodontist finally builds a home as stylish as her offices; at home with interior designer Stephanie Bradshaw; meet the creator of an Instagram site dedicated to the historic homes of Baltimore; plus, the joys of planting a tree.


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SOUL OF THE CITY | One hundred years ago, Pennsylvania Avenue’s Royal Theatre opened its doors and played host to some of the greatest talent in American music. 
GIRL WONDER | Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan skyrockets to indie stardom.  


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THE CITY THAT WRITES | Baltimore’s writing tradition is as rich and diverse as the city itself. PETAL PUSHERS | With its first brick-and-mortar shop, Bramble Baking Co. blooms in Hamilton.  
 



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ROFO NATION | How a fried-chicken-slinging convenience store conquered Baltimore. THE MANY TRIALS OF KEITH DAVIS JR. | As Keith Davis prepares to be tried a fifth time for the same crime, his wife fights for his freedom. 



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