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    Nara Khakurel at his cafe, Coffee Talk Cafe, in Towson.
    Coffee Talk Cafe owner Nara Khakurel already knows your order. He wants to know you, too.
    Nepali immigrant Nara Khakurel’s coffee shop in Towson is a nexus of jurors and Baltimore County officials.
    This pair of black vultures were regular visitors to Martha Midgette’s rural Southern Maryland home.
    Vultures in mourning? Bizarre bird behavior captured in Prince George’s County
    Vultures are intelligent and complex birds who form lasting relationships, according to one vulture expert.
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends The Paley Center for Media hosts Paley Honors Fall Gala honoring Tyler Perry at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on December 04, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
    The real reason people are mad at Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle show
    Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," shows the duchess making balloon arches and cooking in Le Creuset. How is that unrelatable?
    Gordon Ramsay at the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas on November 22, 2024. This week he's roused fans in Maryland as he films in Havre De Grace.
    Fans euphoric as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay films at Maryland restaurant
    Ramsay and a large film and production have been working in and outside MacGregor’s Restaurant and Tavern, a staple in downtown Havre de Grace.
    Crowds enjoy St. Patrick's Day at the Guinness Brewery.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Irish music to ... Irish breakfast
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, including St. Patrick's Day festivities.
    Irish music in Oregon Ridge. The event is popular every year.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County: Job fair for federal workers, Irish music in the park
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
    A love letter to my chaotic joyful life with three kids
    This is life with three children: chaotic, messy, sticky.
    Chris Lambton, profssional landscaper and HGTV star, will be in Timonium for the Home and Garden Show.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County this weekend, from beekeeping to meeting an HGTV star
    Seven things to do outdoors in Baltimore County this weekend.
    Kevin Spacey used to live in this 9,000-square-foot Inner Harbor pier home.
    Kevin Spacey’s luxurious former home in Baltimore is up for sale. Peek inside.
    The luxury home, which the actor lost in foreclosure, goes up for sale today. The Banner got a peek inside.
    ‘Pop the Balloon or Find Love’ seems entertaining - until you look deeper
    Those on the YouTube dating show hold nothing back, but is that good for how Black love is portrayed?
    Impress your Baltimore bae with these 11 quirky Valentine’s Day cards
    Wow your sweetheart with these Baltimore-themed Valentine’s Day cards.
    Mark Parker and Christine Parker sit for a portrait on their couch in their home in Baltimore, Thursday, February 13, 2025.
    Pastors in love with the Lord, their community and each other
    Marriage is not just a feeling but a commitment. The Parkers are the best example of that I’ve seen in a long time.
    The Maryland Zoo will dedicate a pile of elephant dung in your ex’s dishonor — for a minimum donation of $5.
    Thought your ex was crap? Maryland Zoo will agree for a donation
    The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, for a minimum of $5, will let you name a pile of elephant dung after an ex. Or anyone, really.
    Why I’m logging off the dating apps this Valentine’s Day
    As Valentine's Day approaches, some potential daters over 45 (including myself) are wondering whether they want to avoid Cupid's arrow altogether.
    AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 20: Customers enter and exit a Target store on November 20, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Target falls 22% after sales and earnings came short of analysts expectations. The retail giant continues struggling to gain leverage and momentum with inflation-weary consumers.
    Boycotting Target because of its DEI policies is going to hurt. That’s the point.
    As Target steps away from its DEI initiatives, some former devotees are stepping away from the store.
    Sriya Pothapragada has skydived 66 times and recently competed for Clemson University at the United States Parachute Association’s National Collegiate Skydiving Championship.
    This academic wanted to study extremophiles. Then she got into competitive skydiving.
    In the world of competitive skydiving, Ellicott City native Sriya Pothapragada considers herself a baby bird.
    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.
    "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.
    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.
    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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