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Braised lamb shank at The Barn & Lodge in Columbia
Howard County’s holiday eats: Local dishes to get you in the festive spirit
Howard County’s local dining scene is ready to serve up dishes that bring all the cozy, festive vibes.
The fictional Bartlet administration on "The West Wing" were a bit naive, a little too slick and not diverse enough. But for Leslie Gray Streeter, they're preferable to our current reality.
Rewatching ‘Scandal’ and ‘The West Wing’ hits a lot different post-election
After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.
Crab nachos at Riverside Taphouse.
9 unconventional crab dishes you have to try, from pupusas to cheesesteaks
Pizza slices weighed down with crab dip? Pupusas packed with crustacean goodness? Here’s Chris Franzoni’s roundup of the Baltimore area’s wildest crab dishes.
Jasmine Vaughn-Hall holds her son for a portrait inside of their home in Baltimore, Monday, October 28, 2024.
Commentary: Breastfeeding is a personal choice, not a public debate
The expectation of breastfeeding can be debilitating, persistent and intimidating for a new mom.
From left, Devon Khan, Josh Bell, Isabella DeVarona, Max Slavich and Holden Wolf make up the members of Combat.
He has his own record label and his band went on tour. He’s a junior in college.
Second-generation Baltimore indie rocker Holden Wolf balances the musical ambitions of his band Combat with college courses from Towson University.

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After years of outsourcing its whiskey production to a Midwestern firm, Sagamore Distillery is finally moving toward “100% Maryland-made” whiskey.
That Sagamore rye you’re drinking is now actually made in Baltimore
For the past seven years, much of the rye whiskey Sagamore Spirit sells under its name has actually been made in Indiana. Not anymore.
Crust by Mack owner Amanda Mack and her partner Jarrod Mack stand outside the eatery’s Harborplace retail space in March 2023. It closed Nov. 1.
Crust by Mack closes its Harborplace doors, but the business ‘isn’t going anywhere’
Crust by Mack has closed its Harborplace location so the eatery can focus on catering.
Irish dancing will be part of the celebration at this weekend’s 50th annual Maryland Irish Festival.
What to do this weekend, from an Irish festival to an art walk
Whether you want to check out Station North’s art scene, shop for some handmade gifts or celebrate Irish culture, we’ve got you covered.
The Maryland World War II Memorial was built on a rise overlooking Annapolis, located just across the Severn River from the Naval Academy. It contains the names of all Marylanders killed in the war.
7 things to do in Annapolis: No parade, but lots of ways to honor Veterans Day
There is no well-known veterans memorial or parade in Annapolis. But there are ceremonies, concerts and other special events to mark Veterans Day on Monday.
Jillian Pettygrove gets her blood drawn by phlebotomist, Eugene Hankers, during Valentine’s Day Blood Drive by the American Red Cross at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Thursday, February 9, 2023.
7 things to do in Howard County from a fleece festival to a blood drive
November is here, the foliage looks like fall and the holidays are approaching. Pull out your favorite cozy sweater, grab a hot chocolate and start planning your week with some events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 13.

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Food from Angeli’s Pizzeria.
Need a bite before going to The Lyric? Angeli’s Pizzeria to replace former Noona’s
Noona’s Pizza has shut its doors in a Bolton Hill apartment complex, but residents won’t be pizza-less for long with the planned arrival of Angeli’s Pizzeria.
BOPA leaders have said the group will continue to serve as an arts council and advocacy organization.
BOPA disappointed as Baltimore officials vote to end contract
Members of the Board of Estimates voted Wednesday to formally end the city’s contract with Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. The contract will run through Jan. 20.
The Dish: Here’s why you’re seeing so many dang chicken restaurants
From Dave’s Hot Chicken to Zaxby’s to Ekiben to Rooted Rotisserie, in the food world these days, it seems like it’s chicken, chicken and more chicken.
Tom Pagano, owner of Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House, plans to open his business this week in Pigtown.
When one brewery closes, another opens (and the first one relocates)
Mystique Barrel Brewing and Lager House opens this week in Pigtown in the former home of Suspended Brewing Company, which has plans of its own in Hampden.
Use that “I Voted” sticker for freebies and discounts around the Baltimore region.
The best Election Day discounts with your ‘I Voted’ sticker
Your “I Voted” sticker is your pass to free or discounted stuff around the Baltimore region.

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Phillip Clark, a volunteer at skylight boutique, helps a customer find their size at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
One of the country’s few gender-affirming thrift stores is in Baltimore
Trans and nonbinary people can struggle to find clothes that fit their bodies, their gender expression and their budget, but the Skylight Boutique is a thrift store stocked with items that are often difficult and expensive to obtain.
Drowning out the noise is its own form of self-care
I have been focusing on light subjects and avoiding serious topics as of late because the election makes me think it’s all going to be serious very soon.
Singer Beyonce performs at the Staples Center on July 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Addressing youth voting one concert at a time
#iVoted, which works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, produces free concerts as an incentive to get young people to vote.
Center Stage had to cancel a performance of "Pride and Prejudice" following a water main break.
Baltimore Center Stage cancels performances after pipe burst
The extent of the damage and how it will impact the rest of the season are not clear.
Designer Christian Siriano designed a custom business wear ensemble for Vice President Kamala Harris to wear to the 2023 State of the Union Address.
From Nicole Ari Parker to Christian Siriano, Maryland celebrities get political
We’ve combed social media profiles, watched television appearances and read interviews in other publications to tell you how celebrities with Maryland ties will vote this election cycle.
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