Baltimore City Paper indeed is an optional weekly newspaper in print in Baltimore that was founded in the year 1977 by the Alan Hirsch and Russ Smith. After which they have been the dedicated ones in offering Baltimore area with an option of opinions and news on arts, culture issues and local politics.

Baltimore City Paper utilizes an unnatural free-circulation method which is audited by the nationally recognized ABC(Audit Bureau of Circulation). They use greater five hundred yellow-street vending mechanisms which socialize in 1,800 locations throughout Baltimore area. They are in easily navigating format which makes them a well-known destination with ever growing readers.

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The first matter was a 4 page tabloid that was printed in mid 1830s in downtown Baltimore. In 1851, this was a 5 storey structure located in southern streets of Baltimore. And in 1904, this structure was destroyed mainly in Great-Baltimore Fire. In 1988, the firm purchased a land in Baltimore and built 'Baltimore City paper' company. This building housed a packaging facility and satellite printing, along with distribution operation.

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A number of entertaining events are organized in Baltimore throughout the year. The residents as well as people traveling to the city love to participate in such events. This enhances their social circle and offers them utter enjoyment. There are various types of events like musical concerts, exhibitions, and social get-togethers etc. which takes place in Baltimore. Many of these events are sponsored by Baltimore City Paper. If you are at Baltimore travel, collect the latest issue of the newspaper to make your tour more thrilling.

1. An Overview of Baltimore City Paper

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Baltimore City Paper is a newspaper, which was first presented to the readers in 1977 and now it is published once in every two weeks. It provides information about various happening places including pubs and restaurants of this city. All these have made the newspaper extremely popular among both the citizens of Baltimore and the tourists coming to this place.

You will also find various cartoon columns in this newspaper. This paper has presented write ups on a number of true incidents that have taken place in Baltimore. For e.g.: the newspaper has provided detailed information on the famous Plagiarism Scandal that occurred in the Baltimore city. This newspaper announces the "Best of Baltimore" awards annually, in which due recognition is given to various local Businesses, Tourist attractions etc.

2. Event information on Baltimore City Paper

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Baltimore City Paper is the best source to gather knowledge about different events taking place at various corner of the city. If you are new to this city this newspaper is enough to make you familiar with different events of Baltimore city. It presents updates about various cultural, political and educational events that take place in Baltimore. You can look for information about the next Belly Dancing show in the city and can also find out a perfect event for making your Sunday night out a special one.

While you are on travel Baltimore, there are many sources from where you can get the latest news about Baltimore.

But there is one good source that gives you weekly comprehensive local news and other information on Baltimore and that is the City Paper Best of Baltimore. There is also an online version of the paper.

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1. What to find in the city paper Local news

- Information and opinions on politics, culture, arts and communities around

- News on the latest movies, music and visual arts

- Sports news and other stories

- Available Baltimore jobs and automotive

- Real estate news

- Dining and nightlife guide in Baltimore

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2. City Paper Best of Baltimore online

The local paper has an interesting website which is accessible to everyone around the world. This is good if you would rather read online and the good thing is that the site is easy to use.

With the online version too, you will find information on the arts, music, film, calendar, promotions, real estate, automotive and jobs. You can also views previous issues online from the year 2006 and all you do is just click on the issues you want.

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