Baltimore has become a microcosm of the world with its very diverse populations. Known for its communities which span the gamut of cultures, Charm City has become the place to visit as well as live.

In national consciousness and popular culture — from John Waters’ “Hairspray” to “Saturday Night Live” — Baltimore speech is populated with “hon,” the “O’s” and plenty of “Natty Boh.” Such ...

There is something about learning another language that can make you feel cultured, accomplished and, of course, communicative. It allows you to interact with people you may not have previously ...

THE PEOPLE who teach English to non-English speakers around the world met in Baltimore last week. Some 6,000 educators, researchers and linguists from 96 countries considered such topics as ...

For the last half-century, invoking the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to condemn or explain black urban uprisings has been a mandatory exercise. Recent events in Baltimore are no exception. Critics say ...