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A survivor of both the Holocaust and an earthquake that destroyed her town in Romania, Baltimore artist Gigi McKendric believes she was saved for a reason. Her works, often inspired by tragic world events, aim to emphasize inhumanity and suffering while communicating a “glimmer of light” coming from the horror.

By Dan Belson

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June 03, 2023

Baltimore artist and Holocaust survivor Gigi McKendric sees world’s darkness, fills it with ‘glimmer of light’

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Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Walking in the Rain” and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82.

By Hillel Italie

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June 02, 2023

Cynthia Weil, lyricist who helped write ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling’ and ‘On Broadway,’ dies at 82

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“After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave ‘Top Chef,’” Lakshmi wrote in a statement.

By Zack Sharf

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June 02, 2023

Padma Lakshmi to exit ‘Top Chef’ after season 20: ‘It’s time to move on’

Baltimore City

The proposed cuts introduced by City Council members Zeke Cohen and Odette Ramos would cut Baltimore's annual allocation to BOPA by nearly one-third.

By Emily Opilo and Mary Carole McCauley

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June 02, 2023

Baltimore City Council threatens to trim $1 million from BOPA as budget hearing looms for arts group

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'Blackmail' features three iconic James M. Cain characters: a disabled Korean War veteran, a tough guy and a streetwise blond on the make.

By Mary Carole McCauley

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June 02, 2023

A ‘lost’ story by the late Baltimore noir master James M. Cain is being published

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In a letter sent to customers Thursday, owner Allie Smith said the Baltimore bakery’s last day in business will be July 16.

By Amanda Yeager

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June 01, 2023

Bramble Baking Co. in Northeast Baltimore will close in July

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Watch Olympic ice skaters on ice, listen to a classic rock legend in concert, catch fish and raise money for a good cause, enjoy a causal day in the city or learn about the college athlete experience.

By John Coffren

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June 01, 2023

Things to do in Baltimore June 2 to June 8

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While the bar scene has embraced classic cocktails in recent years, Esquire’s editors sought out “the weird and wonderful” for their 2023 list that includes three Baltimore bars.

By Amanda Yeager

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June 01, 2023