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    4 out-of-the-box stores for holiday shopping in Howard County
    Howard County is full of charming boutiques and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind treasures that are sure to wow everyone on your list.
    6 gift ideas to impress the competitive gifter
    Need a gift for that one person that's always giving the best presents? We have you covered.
    6 splurge-worthy gifts to spoil someone in Baltimore
    Whoever said money can’t buy you love didn’t find these gifts under their holiday tree.
    7 budget gift ideas for $25 or less
    If your pockets are light but you don’t want to leave a loved one high and dry, check out these gifts you can find in the Baltimore region
    8 Maryland experiences to gift for the holidays
    Experiences can offer the perfect solution for those friends and relatives who claim they don’t need any more stuff.

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    7 local goodies for stocking stuffers
    Here's a list of locally available goodies to brighten up that lonely sock. Fabulous does come in small packages.
    6 self-care and beauty gift ideas for a 2025 fresh start
    For the person who deserves to be a pampered priority.
    10 Maryland-made gifts that put Amazon to shame
    Jeff Bezos doesn't need your money, but local artists, artisans and shopkeepers do.
    Maryland celebrities dish about the best gifts they have given or received
    We asked Maryland celebrities about the best gifts they have given or received.
    7 ideas for gifts that give back
    What’s better than getting a gift during the holidays? Giving a gift that has an impact.

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    Southwest Airlines travelers stand in a long line at Baltimore/Washington International Airport after thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend.
    Preflight beers at BWI are about to get a little easier, thanks to the MVA
    Mobile-ID isn't just for TSA anymore: Seven restaurants at BWI airport can now verify your age with it.
    The unapologetic Martha Stewart attends the premiere of her Netflix documentary “Martha.”
    Powerful women are supposed to apologize, be humble. Martha Stewart says nah.
    Martha Stewart is not sorry. And you’re going to have to deal with it.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. Navy plays Tulane this weekend in their final home game of the season.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Navy plays Tulane in final home game
    This weekend is the last chance to catch Navy at home during a turnaround football season. Other things to do in Annapolis include a fall arts show, an Annapolis roots trio, a touring dance company and the concert “Shared Voices” at a historic Black church.
    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.
    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.

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    Memories of being that most shameful of neighbors: The bad candy house.
    The horror of being the bad Halloween candy house
    Halloween is a time of spooky generous behavior — and shame if you give out the wrong candy to trick-or-treaters.
    A decorative green man sculpture at The Turning Wheel Bookstore.
    5 best places to shop if you’re a witch (or just witchy)
    Whether you’re a bona fide witch or just enjoy the witchy/new age aesthetic, here are the best places to shop for crystals, incense, herbs and other tools of the witch’s craft.
    Candy Warden brushes leaves and grass off the grave marker for Hilda Maria Gray, one of several people buried alongside pets in the Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park in Elkridge.
    Mystery and scandal haunt pet cemetery on coveted Howard County land
    A famous old pet cemetery hides in the shadows of Howard County’s new apartments. And someone’s moving the graves.
    Angela Alsobrooks (center), Maryland’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is endorsed by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at a gun violence prevention event at the Kentland Community Center in June.
    The Harris and Alsobrooks friendship may matter now more than ever
    As the general election draws near, Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks are experiencing a different kind of intimacy as their friendship may matter now more than ever.
    Witch Board Museum Baltimore is a self-guided tour through the fascinating history of spirit, witch, and talking boards, including the enormously popular Ouija board, which began in Baltimore in the late 1800s .
    Baltimore’s Witch Board Museum chronicles the history of the enigmatic Ouija
    Witch Board Museum Baltimore takes you on a strange trip into the history of one of the city’s oddest inventions — the Ouija board.
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