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Justine Smith, a hairstylist at Aesthetic by Ella, sews-in hair extensions for a client.
Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry
A stolen vehicle crashed into the front of Motor House at 120 W. North Ave. on the morning of June 29, Baltimore Police said.
Motor House to reopen just three days after car crashed through its front doors
Motor House will reopen Wednesday, just three days after an alleged carjacking led to a vehicle crashing through the art venue’s lobby doors.
A crowd watches fireworks for the Fourth of July from Federal Hill Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Where to watch the most dazzling 4th of July fireworks
To help you decide where to spend your 4th of July, we’re rounding up some of the best spots to see fireworks in spots across Maryland.
Waymond Harrison in his studio with his paintings, some of which are still in progress.
How a former prison inmate painted himself a second chance at life
Waymond Harrison began painting during his time as an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. It was a choice that led him on a new life path.
Wagyu beef rib and sides from 2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park.
The saucy, smoky, slow-cooked stars of Maryland barbecue
In the mood for brisket, pulled pork or great sides? These Maryland barbecue joints are set to satisfy, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The Baltimore City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue, O.A.R. concert will go on
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue in South Baltimore, a homecoming concert for O.A.R. will go on as planned on Saturday night.
Jimmy Tyner, also known as Nicole James, center wearing blue gown, poses with several drag queens after hosting an annual Christmas celebration at The Lodge in Boonsboro.
Maryland’s oldest rural gay bar — and one of the last — is a log cabin in the woods
The Lodge, a longstanding Boonsboro watering hole that resembles a log cabin, is Maryland’s oldest rural gay bar.
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Black Earth Rising” exhibit features ”Viajando En La Franja Del Iris,” an oil painting on linen by Cuba-born artist Alejandro Piñeiro Bello (center).
Baltimore’s art museums are always evolving. Don’t miss these new exhibits.
Want to beat the heat and stimulate your mind? These new exhibits at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum and the Jewish Museum of Maryland deliver.
The Caribbean American Heritage Festival returns to Color Burst Park in Columbia on Saturday.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Maker Faire to ‘The Princess Bride’
Head down to the Columbia Lakefront Friday night for a screening of “The Princess Bride” or Saturday night for live music.
At left, John Carlos speaks at the 50th anniversary of his Olympics experience in San Jose, California, in 2018. At right, Peter Norman, Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968.
Olympic and civil rights icon John Carlos welcomes you to the revolution
Carlos accepts his role as an icon and a pioneer, but refuses to believe it makes him different or more significant in spirit than others.
Baltimore Bike Party is a spirited bike ride that begins at St. Mary’s Park in Seton Hill on the final Friday of the month and concludes with an after party.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a bike party to Marvel Day at Camden Yards
Whether you want to ride in the monthly Baltmiore Bike Party, go shopping at vintage markets or get a limited edition bobblehead at the Orioles game, we’ve got you covered.
Charleston’s James Beard Award-winning wine director Lindsay Willey at Charleston, a New American restaurant on the water at the Inner Harbor on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
10 wine recommendations from Charleston’s James Beard Award-winning sommelier
Charleston's Lindsay Willey, fresh off a James Beard win, has wine recommendations for every budget.
Guys in Ties, an 80s band, is playing at the Guinness Brewery Friday.
Seven things to do in Baltimore County, from outdoor concerts to blueberries
Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday July 2.
Chef Cindy Wolf, right, and wine director Lindsay Willey at the bar at Charleston in Harbor East.
The Dish: Charleston’s James Beard Award was both long overdue and right on time
It's probably going to be harder to get a table at Charleston after its James Beard Award win. But that's a good thing.
From left, Brian Saval, Mike Pastore Sr. and Paul Saval in front of Pastore's.
Saval Foods acquires Pastore’s in local food service shakeup
The two distributors combined have about 220 years of experience in the Baltimore area.
Popular South Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette has finally landed in Baltimore County, with a store and cafe at 4 E Towsontown Blvd. The store, the first of several planned for the Baltimore County area, offers an assortment of self-serve pastries as well as cakes and grab and go sandwiches. Photographed on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Paris Baguette continues its U.S. takeover with new Baltimore County bakery
Get used to hearing this name, Baltimore County foodies: Paris Baguette. The chain’s newest location is now open in Towson.
Chorizo and carnitas tacos at Taqueria Los Perez Dos, a family-run in a strip mall near West Patapsco and Annapolis Road in Cherry Hill.
An unassuming taqueria is drawing a cult following in Southwest Baltimore
When 19-year-old Timya Green discovered Taqueria Los Perez in Southwest Baltimore, it sent her on a spiral into the world of tacos. And, honestly, same.
Janice Curtis Greene is part of an effort aimed at identifying and interring the remains of close to 100 people currently stored at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory.
African American remains were uprooted by development. This woman wants to find them a final resting spot.
A state effort aims to find final resting spots for African American remains that were found in most cases by accident because of things like contruction projects and coastal erostion.
Amanda Leigh Burnham has larger unframed installations that use expressive lines in her work on display at the Sondheim Art Prize finalists' exhibit at the Walters Art Museum.
Sondheim finalists’ exhibits shine with art that melts, speaks and weaves
From bananas to comic books, materials become language in the 2025 exhibit of Sondheim Art Prize finalists at the Walters Art Museum, BmoreArt writes.
Partygoers dance to the music at AFRAM's Roots and Family Stage.
Not just Juvenile and Patti: Here’s the local talent to cheer on at AFRAM
This year’s AFRAM festival will shine a spotlight on major musicians like Patti LaBelle, Saweetie and Juvenile. But don’t forget about the local Roots and Family Stage.
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