The Life of Kings: Stories about the challenging, strange, and sometimes silly work of journalism

Join The Stoop for a night of stories about The Life of Kings—the challenging, strange, and sometimes downright silly work of journalism. Hear true stories from reporters, editors, photographers, and others who have chased leads, met fascinating characters, stumbled into unexpected situations, and witnessed history firsthand.

The title comes from the phrase “The Life of Kings,” inscribed on the former home of The Baltimore Sun and attributed to Baltimore journalist H. L. Mencken.

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Event Date: August 27, 2026

Event Time: 7:00 pm

Live Music: City Paper Music

Address: 1421 Ridgely St. Baltimore, MD 21230

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