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Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasm at The Horse You Came in on Saloon in the Fell’s Point neighborhood of Baltimore.

“Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore.” — Edgar Allan Poe in Baltimore and Beyond

June 22, 2022

Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasm at The Horse You Came in on Saloon in the Fell’s Point neighborhood of Baltimore. Photo: Margo Peyton When I set out on two trips from my home in Baltimore this April, I did not know that I signed up for an Edgar Allan Poe interstate tour. The first stop on […]

Margo Peyton ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, edgar allan poe, history, poetry ⋅ No Comments

Young man taking care of his plants on the balcony of loft apartment

Small Residential Gardens Can Curb Consequences of Baltimore’s Urban Landscape

June 8, 2022

Building density and the use of materials such as concrete and pavement make urban areas, including Baltimore City, extremely harsh environments for wildlife. The use of these materials causes an urban heat island effect, which means that parts of Baltimore City are hotter by an average of 8 degrees than surrounding suburbs on a given […]

Grace Steward ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, environment, gardening, nature ⋅ No Comments

Typical ceramic products of Sicilian style in the old town of the historic village of Erice in Sicily, Italy

O, Deadly Majolica

May 25, 2022

Human history is full of stories about people going to great lengths to achieve splendor, beauty and luster. Women in ancient Roman used the belladonna plant to dilate their pupils and enhance the beauty of their eyes, running the risk of permanent vision loss. Diane de Poitiers, mistress of 16th century French king Henry II, […]

Patrick Debs ⋅ A Day in the Life art, Baltimore, exhibit, history, museum ⋅ 1 Comment

Shelves in game bar.

A Trip to No Land Beyond

April 19, 2022

As part of my effort to reconnect socially as things have begun to open again after the omicron surge, I found myself in the warm atmosphere of No Land Beyond, “Baltimore’s First-Ever Board Game Bar.” I was very excited when I found this venue. Board game nights have long been among my favorite social events, […]

Grace Steward ⋅ A Day in the Life activities, Baltimore, board games, events ⋅

Pickle pepper whole fish pot (right) from Red Pepper Sichuan Bistro.

Best Authentic Chinese Food in Baltimore: Where to Go and What to Order

March 17, 2022

Photo courtesy of author. Unlike its close neighbor Rockville, Baltimore isn’t exactly known for authentic Chinese food. I am still in search of the elusive dim sum, which ironically could not be found in Canton, a neighborhood named after dim sum’s birthplace. However, in the midst of the pandemic, I did discover a few places […]

Hanghang Wang ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, community, food, restaurants ⋅

Wide field

Soldiers Delight: Truly Delightful

March 8, 2022

All photos provided courtesy of author. Spring is nigh, spring fever is in the air, and February has been doing a superb job of dodging the cold clutches of winter in favor of the warmer embrace of the season to come. On several days this past month, we got a feel for what spring has […]

Patrick Debs ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, exploring, hiking, nature, trails ⋅

The sun on the Baltimore horizon.

Seeking the Charm

February 10, 2022

Planning my move to Baltimore City, I persistently scoured the yearly lists of the “most dangerous cities in the United States” and found myself perpetually disheartened by Baltimore’s seemingly continuous success in topping that list. Friends and acquaintances who had previously been to Baltimore did not help either. Many made it their responsibility to warn […]

Patrick Debs ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, history, medical school, medical student ⋅

Baltimore

Making Baltimore Home

February 4, 2022

We searched on Petfinder and put in more applications for dogs than I had for medical schools. We wanted to find a small, older dog that might need a quieter home without other pets or children. As first-time pet owners, we did not hear back until a local rescue organization posted Archie. He was gray, […]

Margo Peyton ⋅ A Day in the Life Baltimore, medical school, medical student, pets ⋅

Collection of Christmas present boxes on a light blue background

Get into the Holiday Spirit in Baltimore

December 1, 2021

There are a great deal of fun ways to get into the holiday spirit in Baltimore! Read on to learn about some upcoming events, from pop-up holiday markets across the city to the long-awaited return of Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street.

bliu37 ⋅ Events and Happenings Baltimore, holidays, local ⋅

Latin American flags superimposed onto clasped hands.

Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Hispanic Community

October 12, 2021

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, medical student Maria Fazal shares insight on how to support Baltimore’s Hispanic community.

Maria Fazal ⋅ Events and Happenings Baltimore, community, health disparities, volunteering ⋅

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