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An exterior view of the White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. The white building is relatively short, with large glass windows.
White Marsh library will close until late summer
The White Marsh branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will close after business hours March 29 for renovations to its meeting room and bathrooms.
Members of the Fire Brigade attend the scene following a major fire at an electrical substation at Heathrow on March 21, 2025 in London, England.
London’s Heathrow Airport closed for the day after a substation fire, disrupting travel
At least 1,350 flights to and from Heathrow were affected, flight tracking service FlightRadar 24 said, and the impact was likely to last several days.
“Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday
Every year, Anne Arundel County bets you’ll love Maryland history. This year, there are 40 events to get you to come out and celebrate the state’s founding.
Views of Game On's entrance on August 22, 2024
7 things to do in Howard County, from a spring fun run to an adult prom
Seven Howard County events for the week ending March 26, 2025.
BALTIMORE, MD - March 16, 2025: Emma Artis, 26, and her son, Emery, 1, have a snack in the lobby of the Jeremiah Program on March 16, 2025. The Jeremiah Program Baltimore, Charm City Pearls Foundation, Inc. and Esi's House have partnered together to host a yoga wellness event to support single mothers.
‘It’s OK not to be OK’: Local support for single moms doing it all by themselves
The Jeremiah Program supports single mothers pursuing higher education and fosters connections with fellow parents in the same boat.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new arts festival to a Blake Shelton concert
Whether you want to experience a new arts festival downtown, see country star Blake Shelton in concert or attend an opening night of an Edward Albee play, we’ve got you covered.
A Southwest Airlines jet takes off from Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Job cuts coming for Southwest Airlines employees at BWI
Southwest Airlines is eliminating about 120 jobs across four airports, including at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, center, cuts the ribbon alongside local dignitaries and children at Sparrows Point Park on Wednesday.
From brownfield to green jewel: Baltimore County opens $25 million park in Sparrows Point
The park includes playing fields, an indoor gym, and a new playground. It also features a 16,000-square-foot community center and an ADA-accessible fishing pier and kayak launch.
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.
ZaVino's Italian Market carries a wide variety of Italian wines.
The Dish: Trump’s 200% European wine tariff would mean ‘disaster’ for local businesses
Importers, store owners, restaurateurs and even winemakers are nervous about President Trump’s proposal to tax European wines at 200%.
The Bengie's Drive-In Theatre sign in Middle River, Maryland, in 2022.
7 things to do in Baltimore County includes bird talk, new ‘Snow White’ at Bengies
Whether you’re getting ready to file your taxes or desperately need to get your kids outdoors for a couple of hours, we’ve got you covered with our weekly event roundup.
Travelers at Southwest Airlines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2021 after a weekend of severe delays.
Southwest, reports of your demise (maybe) are greatly exaggerated
When Southwest Airlines announced it was instituting baggage fees, the obits for the airline were queued up.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025.
Schumer’s book tour stop in Baltimore postponed for ‘security reasons’
Sen. Chuck Schumer is postponing an event in Baltimore for his upcoming book due to “security reasons,” according to an email from Enoch Pratt Free Library.
Donald Trump stands facing away from the camera with two men to his left and one man to his right
Trump visits the Kennedy Center as he puts his mark on the national arts institution
Monday was Trump's first time at the marquee arts institution since he began remaking it at the start of his second term in office.
Otterbein’s Bakery, a Baltimore name going back to the 1800s, is closing its Windsor Mill factory and partnering with another local shop to make its signature crisp cookies.
After factory closure, Otterbein to partner with family bakery in Baltimore County
Otterbein’s Bakery is closing its Windsor Mill factory and partnering with another local shop to make its signature crisp cookies.
An illustration of Notorious B.I.G. and Yoko Ono from Mark Swartz's “The Music Never Died: Tales From the Flipside.”
What if Biggie, Aaliyah and other music legends were still alive? Local author imagines new ending.
Maryland author Mark Swartz's "The Music Never Died" imagines a world where some of music's greatest artists live on in intriguing ways.
The sidescraper found at Piney Grove.
Buried under a Reisterstown churchyard: A 13,000-year-old tool
The fragments uncovered were clearly produced by human hands using the distinctive techniques of the Clovis people.
Scattered severe thunderstorms will move through the region Sunday morning into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Baltimore region braces for wind, rain amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi said Saturday the primary threat in the Baltimore region would be wind.
Books, fabric, a mannequin and crafting materials await customers inside Handcraft Happy Hour in Baltimore.
Craft lovers, don’t worry — explore these local alternatives to Joann
If you’re looking for local craft and fabric stores in the Baltimore region, here are some alternatives to Joann.
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.
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