Cinco de Mayo the Baltimore Way
Did you know that only 10 percent of the American population knows the reason for cheap margaritas and cheese dip on May 5th? Cinco De Mayo isn’t just about partying. This day is celebrated annually to mark the resilience of the Mexican people during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862. May...
READ ARTICLECelebrating the Luck of the Irish in Baltimore this St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, celebrates Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle. The day commemorates his death, having been observed since the ninth or tenth century. This developed into the early 1600s, when the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held and...
READ ARTICLEWomen-Owned Businesses in Baltimore to Support
To acknowledge women’s struggles, activism, and feminism, Congress recognized National Women’s History Month in 1987. Every March, we acknowledge the institutionalized and thus normalized sexist barriers that women experience. Therefore, March is a wonderful opportunity to shop small, women-owned businesses. Luckily in Baltimore, we have lots of female-owned businesses. Here...
READ ARTICLEBlack History Month in Baltimore: Shop and Eat Locally
February is the annual celebration and recognition of African Americans. Black History Month honors and celebrates the achievement of African Americans throughout history in the United States. Now more than ever, it is important to support our community. And right in Baltimore, not too far from your home at Union...
READ ARTICLECelebrating Valentine’s Day in Baltimore
Valentine’s Day is one of the most commonly celebrated holidays in the world, bringing together lovey-dovey couples and proposals of all kinds. While there are multiple saints named Valentine or Valentinus that the holiday could have been named after, all of these saints were martyred during ancient Roman times. Regardless,...
READ ARTICLEHoliday Lights in Baltimore to Brighten Your Day this Winter
In the dark, cold months of the Winter, vibrant and ambient lights can make all the difference in creating an exciting and atmospheric holiday season. With locations all over Baltimore and throughout Maryland, you can visit these stunning views and absorb all of the illuminated displays during the peak holiday...
READ ARTICLECelebrate the Season with Holiday Spirit, Baltimore Style!
With the holiday season upon us, festive events are abundant in Baltimore, all not too far from your home here at Union Wharf. From shopping adventures to music-filled evenings, there are multiple events that are the perfect way to continue to celebrate the ongoing holiday season. Take a look at...
READ ARTICLEBaltimore’s Terrifying Haunts and Thrills
The end of October brings about one of the most beloved holidays for horror fanatics everywhere. For many, the nights leading up to Halloween are full of horror films, costume parties, pumpkin carving, and the most adrenaline-pumping – haunted houses. With scares at every turn and extremely creepy props and...
READ ARTICLEFrightful Events in Baltimore this Halloween
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start turning into various hues of reds and oranges, Fall lays its claim on Baltimore as Halloween approaches. History of Halloween Starting nearly 2,000 years ago, Halloween began as a Celtic celebration called Samhain. The Celts believed that during this festival, the...
READ ARTICLELabor Day Fun Not Too Far From Baltimore
Union Wharf residents, you may be wondering why Monday, September 6, is a day off work. Labor Day is a national holiday celebrating the contributions and achievements of American workers. During the Industrial Revolution, the average American was working 12 hour days. Ever since then, September 6th has been dedicated...
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