Persia’s Picks
Baltimore First Lady Hana Scott discusses motherhood, advocacy and her vision for empowering women and inspiring the next generation in the city.
Viral comedian Funny Marco stops in Baltimore for his Therapy Tour, opening up about rumors, dyslexia, crowd work comedy and connecting with fans.
Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage after nearly a year, headlining the 2026 Roots Picnic alongside The Roots. The rap legend who has recently stylized his name as JAŸ-Z in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt will headline the May 30 show […]
Flights at several major East Coast airports, including Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, were briefly halted Friday after reports of a strong odor disrupted operations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Airports affected by the temporary ground stop included Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Richmond International Airport. Sean Duffy said […]
MOM’s Organic Market in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood has reopened after briefly shutting its doors due to pest-related concerns, according to local health officials. MOM’s Organic Market was temporarily closed after the Baltimore City Department of Health posted a notice citing a rodent issue at the location. A health inspector spent roughly three hours at the […]
Hip-hop icon Lil Wayne has long been considered one of the most influential rappers ever, with music that continues to connect with fans, critics, and mainstream audiences alike. Recently, however, one of his songs unexpectedly surfaced in a very different setting — a social media post from the White House tied to current geopolitical tensions. […]
Forbes released its annual list of the world’s billionaires on March 10, revealing a record breaking total of 3,428 individuals about 400 more than last year. Collectively, this year’s billionaire class is worth an estimated $20.1 trillion, marking a massive $4 trillion increase from the previous year. Among the new additions to the list is […]
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has helped the team gain financial flexibility by restructuring his contract. According to multiple reports, the move will create about $40 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted that the restructure is similar to adjustments made this offseason by fellow quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and […]
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed to a four-year contract worth $112 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The source requested anonymity because the agreement cannot become official until the start of the new league year at […]
Ari Lennox opens up about love, relationships and the inspiration behind her album Vacancy. The R&B singer discusses vulnerability, self love and why emotional safety matters in dating while reflecting on the buzz around her bold lyrics and new music.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for oysters and Manila clams distributed across nine states after they were potentially contaminated with Norovirus. According to the FDA, the Manila clams were harvested between Feb. 13 and March 3 by the Lummi Indian Business Council, while the oysters were harvested during the […]
Snoop Dogg is paying tribute to the late rap legend Tupac Shakur with a special release from his Cali by Snoop label. The rapper has launched a limited-edition red wine called “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted,” inspired by the iconic collaboration between the two artists. To promote the release, Snoop appeared in a short video […]