Clips THE BALTIMORE SUN LIFE & TRAVEL, CULTURE PIECES How a Baltimore resident is taking the city’s dirt bike culture and turning it into STEM education for youths At a seemingly abandoned West Baltimore building, a multitude of enterprises Kondwani Fidel opens up about his viral essay and giving a voice to black experiences in Baltimore Keep the Beat: Baltimore Club-style dance persists past its peak with support of local dancers, organizers Unpacking the chicken box: The story behind Baltimore’s carryout staple Hold up, ‘Hon’: Baltimore’s black vernacular youthful, dynamic if less recognized than ‘Bawlmerese’ Check out this accompanying interactive where you can hear how some Baltimoreans speak (produced by The Baltimore Sun’s visual and photo departments): “How Baltimore Talks“ How trike-riding, pants-hating ‘Lou Catelli’ became Hampden’s unofficial mayor Zine scene: Baltimore’s DIY publications capture culture, community and expression The Real Hons of Baltimore: The working women who inspired Honfest At Bmore Beatclub, passing the mic for hip-hop camaraderie 7 ways to experience Baltimore’s hip-hop scene, from rap battles to open mics Connecting the chromosomes: Adoptees find, reunite with birth mothers through online DNA services Baltimore wedding photographers travel U.S., collect tales from couples from every state Project gives new life to Chicory, a forgotten Baltimore literary magazine Ravens, Orioles players divulge their favorite eats around the area The new normal: Friends, family presiding at weddings Indoor skydiving takes flight in White Marsh Baltimore’s ‘Blue Book,’ a relic of 19th-century elite, persists today Mix 106.5 DJ Maria Dennis on her battle with cancer and life beyond it ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Beats Not Bullets program teaches students music production, ins-and-outs of music industry Drake dined at Azumi Thursday night, requested new Jay-Z album be played on speakers Celebrities mingle, watch and wager at Preakness 5 Baltimore bars with the best sports memorabilia Local groups flock to ‘Hidden Figures’ for inspiration, history untold Mural project aims to transform buildings, perception of East Baltimore Showtime at Charlestown: Retirees create their own TV programming A Civil War granddaughter encounters rare image of grandfather at Evergreen Museum White House correspondent, Morgan alumna April Ryan on covering 3 presidents, highlighting black issues HEALTH & STYLE Swap happy: At local clothing exchanges, women find deals and lessen waste Baltimore faith communities host challenges, health initiatives to encourage healthier living Animatronic pets at retirement homes a sign of how robots will contribute to our lives Pasadena native’s hand disease inspires global 3-D printing challenge Unconventional indoor workouts in the Baltimore area REAL ESTATE Our shop: Woodberry facility carves out a space for women in the traditionally male-dominated field of woodworking Building a following: Peabody student is making a name for herself in the world of architecture by taking McMansions to task Owner of Frederick Douglass property incorporates Baltimore history, African-American artwork to continue abolitionist’s legacy Long after the horse and buggy, Baltimore carriage houses find life as homes, offices FRONT PAGE / “1A” House of Cards’ to resume production on final season in early 2018, without Kevin Spacey Netflix says ‘House of Cards’ will end after sixth season, addresses Kevin Spacey allegations Up from the ashes: The Book Thing reopens ‘DaddyOFive’ outrage indicative of larger trend of internet sleuthing Snowfall, ice, low temperatures a mixed bag for local gardens Descendants, advocates highlight Frederick Douglass’ legacy ahead of bicentennial Workouts with friends: Owings Mills start-up brings social interaction to home fitness Cyber Monday at Amazon: Pick, pack and ship VIRAL NEWS / BLOGS / WEEKEND COVERAGE Two children from ‘DaddyOFive’ YouTube videos placed in custody of biological mother ‘DaddyOFive’ wife ‘MommyOFive’ speaks to reporter; couple issues public apology Maryland couple’s YouTube videos of their children spark outrage Hampden studio New Arts Foundry cast ‘Fearless Girl’ statue on Wall Street Sean Spicer has heated exchange with reporter April Ryan at White House briefing Artist creates 10-foot candy sculpture at abandoned East Baltimore warehouse Columbia girl’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg costume goes viral, draws praise from the Supreme Court Justice Pikesville knitter goes viral for destination-themed sweaters Corn maze mayhem: Farmers go above and beyond to attract fall visitors Son gifts his mother half his liver days before Christmas Baltimore woman sues mayor over exploding toilet Baltimore named No. 1 city for bed bugs Water-skiing squirrel to put on a show at Maryland Home and Garden Show this weekend Owings Mills child battling leukemia becomes a superhero for a day What might have been Mayor Catherine Pugh’s ideal Twitter handle belongs to a ‘Delicious Taco Bot’ When asked to change ‘Black Lives Matter’ shirt on Thanksgiving, Maryland student’s response goes viral CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Purple Line: A Divided Rail (four-part series) Despite looming Confederate plate recall, flag enthusiast remains dedicated ‘Roots’ revived: Haley’s nephew talks records and remake Barriers block path to better health care for poor in Baltimore Fresh Beets pop-up tackles food access in West Baltimore one bag at a time Pope Francis arrives in the U.S. to excited crowds ‘Popedelphia’: An on-the-street recap of the pope’s visit Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...