Baltimore Beat

April Night Lights

April Night Lights April showed exactly why the Baltimore music scene punches so far above its weight, balancing massive milestones with a dedicated DIY community that anchors everything. The biggest draw of the month was a hometown stop for Snail Mail at Union Craft Brewing. Organized by Dana Murphy of U+N Booking, t...

Maryland parents of stillborn children will soon receive a $1,000 tax credit

Maryland parents of stillborn children will soon receive a $1,000 tax credit Tucked into a bill designed for farmers to exempt enhanced agricultural equipment from their taxes, Maryland passed a proposal that would give parents of stillborn children an income tax credit of $1,000 to offset the unexpected costs they face while grieving a child. The amendment came after two co...

Listen first, talk later: The Evening Ritual encourages collective, active listening to music

Listen first, talk later: The Evening Ritual encourages collective, active listening to music On Sundays, I am typically indifferent about how I begin my week. Sometimes it’s as simple as doing a face mask and other types of at-home pampering. Sometimes it’s a hike. Sometimes it’s nothing at all and I’m just resting in my solitude.  Recently that changed. Last year I was introduced ...