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    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Columnist Leslie Streeter has been collecting Black nutcrackers since she moved back to Baltimore. She looks for ones that she thinks look like celebrities.
    Collecting nutcrackers that look like Black celebrities is my version of holiday joy
    Since 2021, my happy place just happens to be among Christmas nutcrackers that resemble Black celebrities.
    JoAnn Dowery walks the final mail route of her 32-year career, around the Ten Hills neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. Upon her retirement, a heartfelt surprise.
    A heartfelt surprise by neighbors in West Baltimore to their longtime mail carrier.
    Celeste Amato and Steve Strickland, who work in Mayor Brandon Scott's administration, outside of Baltimore’s City Hall after getting married on Nov. 9, 2024.
    This City Hall love story proves romance can happen anywhere
    A lucky few discover love knee-deep in the crisis of a massive water main break in the middle of the woods.
    Sylvia Jones, 102
    Raisin Bran, stubbornness and love are secrets to a long life for these centenarians
    Tiaras sparkled atop gray hair as five centenarians sat down to celebrate their birthdays together. Minnie Styles, Sylvia Jones, and Lois Herron — all 102 — along with Odessa Bass, 104, and Elaine Jones, 105, parked their wheelchairs next to each other and posed for a photo.
    Work crews from Garden Sistas begin decorating the Annapolis public Christmas tree on Nov. 19, 2024. The Grand Illumination celebration is set on Dec. 1.
    Maryland has no official Christmas tree, but Annapolis is a good place to start
    In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore can’t start the holiday season by lighting the state Christmas tree. We don’t have one.
    Patrick Byrnes performs as as Bob Wallace in the Maryland Classic Theatre production of "White Christmas" premiering Nov. 29, 2024.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Holiday season opens with tree lighting, musical theater
    The holiday season in Annapolis opens this weekend with performances of “White Christmas” and the city’s Grand Illumination ceremony. Check out these and other great things to do.
    Sean Gallagher works from his Hampden home as a cybercrime investigator.
    He was a cybercrime journalist. Now he’s taking on the bad guys himself.
    Former technology journalist Sean Gallagher wrote about cybercrime for years, until — at 55 — he decided to fight it himself.
    I wasn’t ready to get my kid a phone, but this changing country means he needs one
    Agonizing about the timing and reasoning for getting a cellphone for your child is pretty common. But recent events made that decision for me.
    FILE - The Beatles, from left, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney arrive in Liverpool, England on July 10, 1964, for the premiere of their movie "A Hard Day's Night." (AP Photo, File)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Hope you like the Beatles. That’s all WTMD is playing.
    With apologies to the Fab Four, here is a lyrical look at WTMD’s Beatles Day on Thursday. You could also check out the return of Lights on the Bay this week, take in a string quartet or watch two big shows at Maryland Hall.
    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.
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