Ron Cassie is a senior editor for Baltimore, where he’s has worked since 2012, covering the environment, education, medicine, politics, and city life. Before becoming a journalist, he swung a hammer, poured drinks, and pedaled a bike for a living. He’s still slightly uncomfortable sitting at a desk and needs to get outside every day.
A photo and history tour inside Canton, Highlandtown, Fells Point and Little Italy's oldest immigrant Catholic churches.
Overheard at the Black and Jewish Civil Rights bike tour, AVAM's Big Hope Show, and Middle River bowling alley.
Activists peacefully protest outside of courthouse and City Hall on Wednesday evening.
Police arresting protestors and emotions rising, as politicians urge demonstrators to keep the peace.
The Civil War ended long ago, but the battles rage on.
Twenty moments in the year that changed Baltimore.
A small but vocal group of demonstrators expressed concern about criminal justice issues in Baltimore and elsewhere.
Overheard at A Night of Taxidermy, Mods vs. Rockers, and the Museum of Negro League Baseball.
An apple a day doesn't work. This list does.
City bicycling nonprofit launches yearlong campaign with Remington event.
And four other important developments this week in Baltimore sports.
Can a retired female cop and an ex-offender turned baker make a difference?
From allergy specialists to X-ray experts, we've listed the physicians who their peers believe are the best in their respective fields.
A University of Maryland physician was among those rushing to treat Ebola patients in West Africa. Here’s what we can learn from his experience.
Overheard at a high wheel race, ukulele festival, and insect love-song seminar.
Second-ranking Diocese of Maryland leader killed popular cyclist two days after Christmas.
This season has been creepy and ooky and positively spooky.
Initiative comes ahead of first-ever Great Baltimore Oyster Festival this weekend.
After 125 years, the Ouija board’s Baltimore origin story has been unraveled. Research shows it works, too. (Kind of.)
The Baltimore area abounds with opportunities to catch sight of our avian friends on the move.
Overheard from Maryland Sign Painters, U.S. Citizenship Ceremony, and Normal's Books
22nd annual ride adds 36-mile road and single-track route with mountain bikers in mind.
No tweets, no snapchats, no texts. Just real talk between some of Baltimore's most compelling people.
With $2.8 million in seed money, City again seeks vendors for bicycle initiative.
Bicyclist was killed two days after Christmas.
Habitats of North American birds are shrinking because of warmer temperatures, study says.
The Southern Baptist Church pastor and GBC chair discuss Baltimore’s recent upheaval, systemic blight, and the need for greater investment in city neighborhoods.
The East Baltimore writer sits down with the former state senator and host of WBAL’s The C4 Show to talk about police brutality, civilian review commissions, and how to ignite change.
The latest from Philip Glass and Jim Henneman.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Our annual salute to our favorites in arts, food, fun, lifestyle, news, and service.
From America's only high-wheel race to the Civil War Century, the best pedaling is just starting.
Saturday festival celebrates three-year transformation led by the City Recreation and Parks Department.
Social media campaign celebrating city’s diverse bicycling community turns to crowdfunding for film project.
Group says General Assembly made progress in protecting environment and Bay last session.
Overheard at the tattoo convention, Spincycle laundromat, and LGBTQ walking tour.
Rawlings-Blake announces review of all of Baltimore’s Confederate statues.
Inner Harbor aquarium will live-stream shark feedings and host daily diver chats.
Waterfront Partnership raising money for cleanup innovation off Boston Street.
Rawlings-Blake “disheartened" by decision; Montgomery and Prince George's line gets go-ahead.
Kinetic Sculpture Race, Tour dem Parks, Hon!, Bikes & Beer are early summer highlights.
After 50 years with the Orioles, Jim Palmer still isn't perfect. But give him time.
Scores marginally improve, but long way to go for harbor and tributaries.
Overheard at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, Billie Holiday's birthday, and Camden Yards.
Check out the peregrine chicks on Chesapeake Conservancy's webcam.
Contents of 1815 cornerstone and 1915 box revealed at Walters Art Museum.
State remains in solid position, but drops three spots overall.
Annual festival offers chance to mix Western Maryland camping, hiking, and biking with music.
Overheard at Mortified Nation, RV show, and Diorama-rama.
Free coffee, bagels and giveaways at 33 morning "pit stops" around the Baltimore area.
Baltimore Episcopal Bishop faces hit & run, DUI and manslaughter charges next month.
Surreal Camden Yards experience for O's—and noisy fans peeking from behind outfield gates.
A small team of sociologists shadowed Baltimore City Public School students from first grade through their 28th birthdays.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Series of ecological disasters sparked movement for stronger environmental laws 45 years ago today.
"Boh" and "Barb" expecting another egg or two this week.
26 cyclists represent the 20 children and six educators killed in the 2014 school shooting.
Overheard at the MLK parade, Edgar Allan Poe memorial, and World of Pets Expo.
Bicycle Advisory Commission and Loch Raven Trails agreement also announced.
Peregrine nest on Light Street ledge can be viewed 24/7 via new video feed.
Success for new MICA president Sammy Hoi means building the city's cultural economy from the ground up.
Baltimore's former mountain bike champ hopes to be open for summer.
Known for its wild horses, an infamous Ash Wednesday storm saved the Maryland island from development.
Ex-offenders played significant role in historic ship's four-month rehabilitation.
Firsthand accounts of what's going on in Baltimore.
This winter's chance to collect sweet smelling sap begins Saturday and Sunday.
Hollow cornerstone reveals jars, newspapers, and coins, so far.
Charter with sustainability-focused curriculum breaks ground on a $23 million renovation.
Baltimore will be first city to use reclaimed waterway litter to generate electricity.
New study finds a Native American and Colonial-era appetite for blue crabs.
February is nesting season, but warm weather this weekend could spur sightings.
Goal of 253 miles of bike lanes and trails by 2028 meets with cautious reviews.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Sixty years ago, Morgan State College students staged the first successful lunch-counter sit-ins.
A style editor, an awards maven, and Ron rate the Golden Globes dresses.
Cyclist and bike builder killed two days after Christmas was a married father of two.
The Eastern Shore is already facing the dire consequences of global warming. Baltimore, Annapolis, and the rest of the region are on deck.
"Ghost Bike" memorial placed on Roland Avenue to remember bicyclist killed by Episcopal bishop.
New Year's Day ride will honor Baltimore father and bicyclist killed by Maryland Episcopal Bishop Saturday.
High-ranking church official has previous DUI; Memorial ride planned tonight.
35 best bets to heat up the season.
Decriminalizing highs, landslide lows, and all the bull.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Challenging cases, exclusive 2014 survey, getting sick in the age of social media, sleep disorders, and how to annoy your doctor.
Get out of town and over to the Eastern Shore for the Waterfowl Festival.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
The former U.S. Ambassador to Syria returns home and reflects on three decades in the Middle East.
We run down the most controversial races and issues in Maryland.
The consequences of poor sleep can go far beyond irritability, potentially driving significant physical health issues.
Monthly city bike ride lines up perfectly with Halloween theme tonight.
25 neighborhood spots to get a meal under $25.
First-hand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Carrying lessons learned from his humble roots, Elijah Cummings has become a national leader on Capitol Hill.
Playoffs start tomorrow with the guy recently honored on Fans’ Choice Bobblehead Day on the hill.
Firsthand accounts of what's happening in Baltimore.
Bikemore, Baltimore's nonprofit bicycling advocacy organization, hosts 2nd annual Druid Hill Park festival.
A string of recent tragedies in local adventure and endurance races offers cautionary tales.
Fourth annual bicycle tour visits nine Baltimore community farms and wraps up with a pool party this year.
Baltimore’s Playboy Club made a splash 50 years ago. It also left an indelible impression on the young women who worked there.
Firsthand Accounts of What's Happening in Baltimore