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    "75," a new film from Warren Miller Entertainment, features ski and snowboard highlights from around the world. It's showing Jan. 23, 2025 at Maryland Hall in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Ski film debuts in a sailing town Thursday
    Give it to the folks at Maryland Hall — nobody was probably expecting a ski film in a town known for sailing. You can catch Warren Miller's “75” Thursday night at Maryland Hall. It’s one of the great things to do in Annapolis over the coming week.
    KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greets former first lady Michelle Obama during a campaign rally at the Wings Event Center on October 26, 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Vice President Harris will be campaigning today with former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama in the battleground swing state of Michigan. With 10 days remaining, Harris continues campaigning against Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the November 5 election.  (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    Black women are finally putting themselves first
    After Kamala Harris’ loss, some Black women, who for years have been touted as the backbone of democracy, are throwing off that load for someone else to bear.
    Renderings of The William Fell hotel in Fells Point.
    Admiral Fell Inn gets a rebrand with renovations, new name
    The Admiral Fell Inn is rebranding as The William Fell, named after the English shipbuilder who settled the waterfront neighborhood.
    BALTIMORE, MD - JAN 15, 2025: Kendall McGill, 31, works on creating content for Youtube in her home in Baltimore on January 15, 2025. She reports that she has slowed down on creating content for Tiktok as the possible ban approaches.
    Baltimore’s content creators prepare for the end of TikTok
    Without the social media app, Baltimore-area influencers and businesses stand to lose a beloved speech platform — and money.
    Mezzo-soprano Alice Chung, right, is joined by jazz trio Amanda Densmoor, Patrick Kilbride and Rolfe Dauz during a rehearsal of the Annapolis Opera production of "Trouble in Tahiti."
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Two companies stage winter productions at Maryland Hall
    Maryland Hall is the home stage for several performing arts companies in Annapolis, but it’s rare when their performances overlap.

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    Got an hour? Here are some quick-hit side gigs
    Some side-gigs can generate money quickly. Options include tutoring, making deliveries and serving as a mock juror.
    Radio host and Baltimore native Ira Glass as a young magician.
    ‘This American Life’ host Ira Glass on the magic of Baltimore
    “This American Life” host Ira Glass was once a boy magician in Baltimore. This is his story.
    Under Armour Sponsored Runner Willy Fink wins the Baltimore Marathon during the Baltimore Running Festival on October 19th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. Eric Thompson for The Baltimore Banner.
    Why do we drop New Year’s resolutions? Blame your brain
    New research from Johns Hopkins suggests people with naturally lower brain chemicals called dopamine find exercise more burdensome and may lose motivation faster.
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Angel Reese arrives prior to the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
    Angel Reese lands on the cover of Vogue
    Angel Reese — the WNBA player from Baltimore County — has earned a spot on the cover of Vogue magazine.
    Development Director at the Women's Health Center Ramsie Monk stands in a procedure room.
    Western Maryland has become an abortion care haven for red state residents
    In September 2023, exactly one year after West Virginia’s abortion ban took effect, the new clinic opened its doors in tiny Cresaptown in Allegany County

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    Dakota Baeta has been on the mail route in Woodberry since April and he was enjoying his first snowstorm on Monday, January 6, 2025.
    Who braves the snowstorm? The bartender and a postal carrier
    In Woodberry, the families hunkered down inside. Yet the lights shone from one stalwart, neighborhood institution.
    Last year, the hill in front of the Observatory at Patterson Park was dotted with hundreds of kids who had a snow day. They brought sleds, floats, trash can lids, and more to take down the slope.
    Ready to go sledding? Favorite spots in Baltimore and beyond
    After scouring social media and surveying Banner staff, here are some of our favorite sledding spots to enjoy on a snow day.
    An emu loose on the Eastern Shore.
    There’s an emu on the loose on the Eastern Shore
    Yes, that’s an emu running along Route 50.
    2025 has the potential to be dark. Try to find the light.
    In 2025, we’re holding space for the highs and lows, and hoping for the divine — or at least the occasional chuckle.
    The response to a column on Raygun’s breakdancing performance at the Olympics was overwhelming.
    Princess Kate, fat cats and Raygun: Here are the topics that resonated with readers in 2024
    I could not have predicted that the columns that resonated with people most this past year would be about such random topics, ranging from Australian breakdancers to the “Brats” documentary.

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    Pub Dog's signature mug pairs of their in-house beers on the bar at Pub Dog Columbia as seen on September 21st, 2024 in Columbia, MD.
    This Maryland town was ranked one of the worst places for dating in the country
    If you’re a Columbia dater who’s endlessly swiping left and going on dates that seem to lead nowhere, there’s probably a reason for that.
    The theme of their holiday photos? Awkward. Very awkward.
    Aesthetically pleasing photo shoots are out and awkward is in.
    Participants in this year's Eastport Parade of Light are docked on Ego Alley.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport’s Lights Parade among holiday events
    Holiday events are piling up fast and there's lots to choose from in Annapolis. One at the top of the list is the Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights on Saturday.
    Holiday lights illuminate Inner West Street in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Midnight Madness celebrates small-town holidays
    Midnight Madness is back with three nights of late shopping in downtown Annapolis this month. It’s one of seven great things to do in the coming week.
    Tree lightings and holiday markets are opening in Baltimore County this weekend.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County this week: Tree lightings and holiday markets
    There are plenty of holiday-themed events to kick off the season, from food markets to Christmas tree farm visits.
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