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Sunset Cove, which dubbed itself Middle River’s original beach bar, closed recently after serving up seafood and tiki-themed drinks in Baltimore County for more than a decade.
Waterfront restaurant Sunset Cove closes after more than a decade in Bowleys Quarters
The beloved sandy beach bar and restaurant shut its doors Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the restaurant.
Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, had a baby girl on March 27. Keepers said they didn't know Kipi was pregnant, but the new calf is a welcome surprise.
Surprise! Maryland Zoo gets a new (and unexpected) baby giraffe
Keepers at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore said no one knew that Kipi, a 4-year-old reticulated giraffe who arrived at the zoo in November, was pregnant.
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
‘The White Lotus’: What makes a villain?
What makes a villain on "The White Lotus"? Is it making enough cash to get far away so you won’t get killed? Nah.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 20: Nas performs onstage during Leg 2 in North America of NY State of Mind Tour at Bridgestone Arena on September 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Nas, BSO to take trip down memory lane with live ‘Illmatic’ performance
Nas and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the rapper’s debut album, ”Illmatic," in July at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
AN OPRAH WINFREY SPECIAL: THE MENOPAUSE REVOLUTION - After addressing topics like weight loss and artificial intelligence with in-depth conversations over the past year, Oprah Winfrey is now tackling the inevitable phase of life every woman will face: menopause. MONDAY, MARCH 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
NAOMI WATTS, OPRAH WINFREY, HALLE BERRY, DR. MARY CLAIRE HAVER
Finally, hot people are talking about hot flashes
Oprah Winfrey recently brought noted hot people like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry into the discussion about menopause on a television special. Maybe this will help break the shame of The Change.
Chef Trabbold's red snapper, which will be served at Natalie's Seafood Kitchen is scallion-marinated and pan-fried with jumbo lump crab, fried rice, harissa beurre blanc, sesame and an unagi drizzle.
Award-winning Baltimore County chef brings seafood restaurant to Fallston
Chef Zack Trabbold, chef of The Local On The Avenue in White Marsh, is opening a seafood restaurant in Fallston.
A Maryland Blue crab before it is steamed.
Maryland’s crabbing season has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re a seasoned crabber or thinking of trying your hand at it, here are some things to know from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources about how to safely and legally catch crabs.
Oleum's spicy Italian melt panini, with a Dreamsicle on the side.
Hungry for something different in Baltimore? Try these new restaurants
Baltimore has several new restaurants worth checking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Around this October, Port Discovery will welcome two new exhibits: Galactic Builders and SKIES, funded both by private donations and some state support over the past couple of years.
Port Discovery is getting an upgrade. Here’s a first look.
The children's museum's new exhibits will include rocket launching, fort building and a Baltimore streetscape.
Officials announced the cancellation of the Dundalk Heritage Fair due to declining patrons and poor weather conditions for the past few years. The fair has been part of the community since 1976.
Dundalk Heritage Fair canceled: Decades-old tradition is ‘no longer financially viable’
The Heritage Association of Dundalk announced on Friday the end to one of the region’s most cherished traditions: the Dundalk Heritage Fair.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 06: A sign hangs outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant on May 06, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicken prices have risen sharply this year as suppliers struggle to keep up with demand, fueled in part, by the popularity of new chicken offerings from fast-food restaurants.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Chick-Fil-A test kitchen Little Blue Menu to remodel, lay off 91 people
Chick-Fil-A's viral test kitchen in College Park will lay off nearly 100 people in prepation for a remodel that begins May 1.
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stars Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti. (Disney/Pamela Littky)
Maryland-bred ‘Abbott Elementary’ star talks crab cakes and stand-up
Before headlining Magooby’s Joke House, ”Abbott Elementary” star and Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter talks about her Maryland roots, winning “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and more.
Westgate Circle is the boundary for downtown Annapolis, where West Street, Taylor Avenue and Spa Road intersect.
With a finger salute, Annapolis’ big art project is still struggling
Art is about symbols. One of the crudest is a good way to explain why it’s proving so hard to fill Westgate Circle in Annapolis.
Illustration showing a picture of a man and a woman holding hands that his being torn apart.
Bracing for the worst, Maryland’s immigrant families take stock of their lives
Immigrant families — regardless of status — are increasingly planning for the possibility of a family member being detained and eventually deported.
Comedian Stavros Halkias performs at The Lyric on Saturday, October 14, 2023.; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: John Mulaney attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: John Waters attends the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for CDGA)
Baltimore royalty John Waters and Stavros Halkias finally meet, thanks to John Mulaney
Baltimore's John Waters and Stavros Halkias appeared this week on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live." They made sure to tell some colorful stories.
Community members are gathering at the Oakland Mills High track Friday night for the fourth annual Light the Night 5k. The race raises awareness for suicide prevention.
7 Things to do in Howard County from Daffodil Day to a Columbia Orchestra performance
Things to do in Howard County from Thursday, April 3, through Wednesday, April 9.
People enjoy a nice day by flying kites at Patterson Park during the Kite Festival on March 26, 2023. (Julia Reihs for The Baltimore Banner)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a kite festival to a Mary J. Blige concert
Whether you want to fly a kite at Patterson Park, dance to Mary J. Blige at CFG Bank Arena or learn to become a better writer at the CityLit Festival, we’ve got you covered.
HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 08: Actress Paula Poundstone attends the Los Angeles premiere of Disney-Pixar's "Inside Out" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 8, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Paula Poundstone on going viral, honing your funny and Baltimore birds
Paula Poundstone, coming Thursday to the Senator Theatre, talks giving yourself the permission to just be funny, and that thing that happened with that bird that time near the Inner Harbor.
How many wings can you eat? That's the challenge of the Maryland Wing Festival on April 5, 2025 at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Chicken wings and college croquet kick off festival season
Two spring food festivals, the Annapolis Cup croquet match and the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra season finale are some of the great things to do in the coming week.
The exterior of Charleston in Harbor East.
Cindy Wolf’s Charleston named a James Beard Award finalist — again
Cindy Wolf's Charleston in Harbor East was announced as a finalist for the James Beard Awards, while Baltimore's Clavel and Urban Oyster did not advance.
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