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 ARTICLEHave a Stress-Free April in Baltimore
Stress is an inevitable part of life, causing consequential emotional and physical problems and health concerns. April signifies Stress Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of finding strategies to manage or prevent stress levels. Whether you cope by meditating or receiving help from a doctor, acknowledging and treating your stress in...
READ ARTICLEGo Green at These Earth Day Events
We all have one thing in common: the Earth! Each year, we celebrate Earth Day to honor our planet and remember how important it is to work together to keep it clean. While we all can take action every day by making sustainable choices, Earth Day is a great opportunity...
READ ARTICLESpring into the Season in Baltimore
Baltimore is always blooming with good vibes, but especially with the start of the Spring season. The start of Spring is officially called the Spring Equinox, which takes place on Sunday, March 20th. When the Sun crosses through the Equator line, the Northern Hemisphere, along with our very own Baltimore,...
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 ARTICLEFebruary Events in Baltimore
Want to get out during the shortest month of the year? Baltimore has you covered with these fun-filled events! Cocoa-Nuts About Chocolate Every chocolate lover believes that 7 days without any chocolate makes one weak. Valentine’s Day Makers’ Market Cross Street’s Valentine’s Day Makers’ Market is on Saturday, February 12th....
READ ARTICLEEating Healthy in Baltimore
The new year typically brings with it a whole new set of goals for ways that we can change our lives for the better. One resolution that continually pops up again and again for many people is to start focusing on healthy eating. Sometimes, it can be hard to have...
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