By: Sylo Bartolomeo and Siobhán Crawley Introduction: Baltimore Cripple Punks is a group that is bringing the needs of the disabled community to the front of the Baltimore punk scene. This task on paper seems easy enough but after seeing all the work that this group has been doing two things are clear. First, disabled people are in many cases seen as inconvenient to the larger abled body majority.

By: Sylo Bartolomeo and Max Hinkle Edited by: Siobhán Crawley Introduction: During my May Day coverage I couldn't help but realize the obvious, there are a lot of left leaning groups in Baltimore. It would have taken me all day to speak to each table that was set up. Instead I reached out to three of the most prominent groups in Baltimore to see what they're all about.

Author: Sylo Bartolomeo Editor: Siobhán Crawley A few months ago Baltimore Radical Community Blog was asked by punk house venue Cig Jar residents to table an upcoming show. I have attended shows there in the past and thought it was a great opportunity to showcase our work and catch some good sets. We also would be tabling alongside our friends over at Bmore Punk (

Author + Photos: Sylo Bartolomeo Editor: Siobhán Crawley Introduction: May 1st, commonly referred to as May Day, is a celebrated globally as International Workers Day. Started in 1890 to commemorate the Haymarket affair, it's often used to gather working class people to protest, strike or organize. May Day is both a celebration and a protest and its a great way to get involved with local groups.

Introduction: By: Sylo Bartolomeo Sitting tucked away in south Baltimore's Curtis Bay neighbor is Fort Armistead. The fort which is now over 100 years old served as a port defense fortification from 1901-1920. Since then it has become a living art museum, or what's left of it. Plants, vines and layers of graffiti cover what remains of the old structure. The lower portions consist of dark damp tunnels fit to be explored only by the bravest of park goers.

Author: Sylo Bartolomeo Editor: Siobhan Crawley Introduction: Hampden Skatepark has been a place of radical expression and self autonomy for years. As well as being an all around great skatepark, it serves as a general gathering space for many community events— from DIY Markets to DIY Shows. With graffiti and painted murals, it's truly a portal into the underground DIY punk scene in Baltimore.

Author: Sylo Bartolomeo Edited by: Siobhán Crawley The punk scene has always been present in Baltimore, it feels intertwined in a way that other places strive to replicate. Throughout the years lots of venues have popped up and solidified themselves as punk venues: The Ottobar, The Windup Space, The Raven Inn... the list goes on forever. Whether it's bar or house venue, punk bands have had a space to play.

Author: Sylo Bartolomeo Editor: Siobhan Crawley Published: 2/11/2026 The Forest has become a notable and popular DIY venue within the Baltimore scene, with emphasis on being a pay what you can venue. From hosting raves to punk shows you can find a wide variety of events planned there. We plan on doing a write up on the venue as part of our Venue Highlight section later this year.

It's no secret that Baltimore has more than its fair share of local media groups and corporations, most of which do great work at highlighting a number of issues that Baltimore faces. Sometimes budgets and bureaucracy get in the way of reporting on things that affect everyone or they choose not to report on something simply because it is seen as a micro issue.