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Pies from Angeli's Pizza, one of the spots Dave Portnoy visited in Maryland.
Dave Portnoy releases his first rating of a Baltimore pizza place
Controversial Barstool Sports media mogul Dave Portnoy, labeled “the most influential person on the American pizza scene,” is sizing up Baltimore’s pies. He gave his first online review to Tiny Brick Oven, then pledged $60,000 to help keep it open.
Beyoncé is performing at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game in her native Houston.
‘Sorry, Harbaugh’: Beyoncé is performing at the Ravens’ game, and Lamar Jackson plans to watch
"My first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game? That’s dope," Jackson said Monday.
Fear not, Baltimore-area readers. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will also be on local CBS affiliate WJZ-TV.
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
The game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans kicks off at 4:30 p.m. EST and will be available to Netflix’s 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries.
Sunny Side Café co-owner Kristian Knight-Miller behind the counter at her stall in Lexington Market.
‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.

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Bottles of Coors beer are displayed on a shelf at a liquor store on May 2, 2018 in Fairfax, California.
Maryland liquor stores push back on beer, wine in grocery aisles
A group of liquor retailers denounced Gov. Wes Moore’s support of beer and wine sales at Maryland grocery stores.
Hot Pot King.
6 Baltimore County restaurants to savor, from cozy spots to elevated dining
From global flavors to comfort food, these Baltimore County restaurants are guaranteed to make 2025 your most delicious year yet, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Customers lined up inside after waiting for hours in the cold.
Slutty Vegan comes to town: ‘Welcome home, baby girl!’
The Slutty Vegan's opening in the Baltimore Peninsula attracted a crowd of food enthusiasts on Saturday.
CAN, Community Assistance Network, is a program built to help port workers, but over time it found an even larger Baltimore County population in need of aid: undocumented families. They distribute food boxes weekly that include fresh produce, meats, dairy, bread, and non-perishables.
Key Bridge food pantry may close despite demand among undocumented families
A program to help port workers after the Key Bridge collapse is now on the front lines of aiding Baltimore County’s growing number of undocumented families. But will the funding last?
Sophia Yeshi with her art.
Artist Sophia Yeshi reps Baltimore in New York art scene — and now through work with the NFL
Her piece, which shows Ray Lewis in the throes of his signature pregame squirrel dance and aims to convey the joy that sports can bring a community, reached Lewis himself.

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Peter Thomas, 64, now of Miami, a restaurateur and former reality TV star who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, North Carolina, to one count of failure to pay over trust fund taxes.
Peter Thomas sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in tax case
Peter Thomas, formerly of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and Bar One in Baltimore, will serve 18 months in prison for failing to pay the government more than $2.5 million in employment taxes.
People carry signs as they line up for a seat to get into the Blair County court house before Luigi Mangione’s appearance in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 19, 2024.
Quaint Pennsylvania burg becomes stage for clash about politics, justice with Luigi Mangione case
Law enforcement officials were bracing for crowds of reporters, protesters and onlookers ay Luigi Mangione's hearing Thursday in Hollidaysburg.
Karen Huger defends her actions regarding her DUI in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger found guilty in DUI case
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger could face up to two years in prison after being found guilty in her DUI case.
Pressing Strings returns to vocalist  Jordan Sokel's hometown for two shows on Dec. 22, 2024.
7 things to do in Annapolis, from a Pressing Strings homecoming to Naptown races
From a Pressing Strings homecoming to a Naptown half marathon, here are seven things to do this week in Annapolis.
There are a number of holiday-themed events happening this weekend in Baltimore.
What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.

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The Walters Art Museum named Kate Burgin as its next executive director and CEO.
Incoming CEO envisions the Walters Art Museum as a community hub
Kate Burgin, who previously served in a leadership role at the Walters Art Museum, will succeed Julia Marciari-Alexander as the museum’s CEO and executive director. She’ll start in late January 2025.
The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point recently used extra money from the Fell’s Point Fun Festival to restore a sign on the side of a building at South Broadway and Shakespeare Street that reads, “VOTE AGAINST PROHIBITION.”
‘VOTE AGAINST PROHIBITION’ sign brought back to life in Fells Point
The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point used extra money from wristband and beer sales at the Fell's Point Fun Festival for the “respectful rehabilitation” of the sign, which is on the side of a building on South Broadway and Shakespeare Street.
Dave Portnoy, an avid pizza reviewer and founder of Barstool Sports, visited Angeli's Pizzeria in Little Italy on Friday, Dec. 13.
Dave Portnoy visited Baltimore pizza shops. Now we wait for his reviews.
Portnoy’s highly anticipated ratings of local pizza shops hang in the cheesy balance.
An overstuffed Cloak & Dagger sandwich from Lenny's Deli.
3 Jewish delis in Baltimore County serving up more than just tradition
Looking for where to find pastrami in Pikesville? Check out these three Jewish delis in the Baltimore County area serving food both traditional and new.
Santa Wayne has been the mall Santa at Marley Station Mall for 35 years - nearly as long as the mall has been open. With much of the mall vacant, Santa Wayne has seen hardly any children this year.  To his excitement, the Shelley family came to see him. The children's grandmother used to take their mother to see him when she was a girl.
Bringing joy to the lonely Santa of Marley Station Mall
Santa Wayne has held court at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie for 35 years — nearly as long as the mall has been open. But, with much of the mall vacant, Santa Wayne has seen hardly any children this year.
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