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Baltimore native Gabby Samone earned a ticket to the next round of auditions following her performance in New York on the season premiere of “American Idol.”
Baltimore singer Gabby Samone breaks through with ‘American Idol’ audition
Baltimore native Gabby Samone discusses her ”American Idol” audition, impressing judge Lionel Richie and more.
Cat Bohannon is the author of "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution."
The female body has been ignored by science. ‘Eve’ shows why it shouldn’t be.
Author and researcher Cat Bohannon will be in Baltimore to discuss “Eve,” her nonfiction book on the intricate history of the importance of the female body in human evolution.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA -- Pictured: Kelli Ferrell -- (Photo by: Derek White/Bravo)
Meet the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star who’s actually from Baltimore
Kelli Ferrell, a newbie on this season of Bravo's “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” says she isn't intimidated by her cast members. “Girl, I'm from Baltimore.”
Ashley Johnson, right, and her children pick out books at the Our Kids Read Baltimore Literacy Hub, which offers three free books to every kid who walks in the door.
Can this free Baltimore County bookstore get more kids reading?
Our Kids Read opened last month in the Eastpoint Mall.
A Scotch egg from James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant.
6 restaurants and bars for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
From authentic pubs with Irish decor to Canton’s biggest street party, here’s where to raise a glass (or several) this St. Patrick's Day, according to social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The Grill at Harryman House is shutting down after nearly 40 years in business: ‘Tears me to shreds’
The establishment’s longtime proprietor said he was devastated that he could not keep the business going.
Abigail Lucien's work is on display in the "Crosscurrents" exhibit at the Baltimore Musem of Art.
Four March art exhibitions that foster a connection to place
These art exhibits will inspire you to connect with Baltimore and Maryland at large, BmoreArt writes.
Steven Schupak has been named as the incoming chief executive officer and president of Maryland Public Television.
Maryland Public Television names new president and CEO
Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger.
Lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes at Eggspectation, which opened in Columbia March 4, 2025.
Eggspectation opens in Columbia’s Merriweather District
This is the chain’s first restaurant in Howard County since the 2023 closure of Eggspectation in Ellicott City.
Tia Hamilton, owner of Urban Reads Bookstore, in her Waverly business.
The City That Helps: Baltimore rallies around Black bookstore under racist attack
Local Black bookstore Urban Reads has been habitually racially harassed, but Baltimore showed up for the shop in many ways.
Jeff Jettson and Olivier Caillabet at Toki Underground on Greenmount Avenue in 2023.
Toki Underground owners are working on a new concept for Baltimore
The owners of Toki Underground are doubling down on Baltimore with Tomboy, a new bar and restaurant set to open on Greenmount Avenue.
A young boy watches as a unit of marching firefighters passes by during Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade on March 17, 2024. The popular event returns Sunday.
7 things to do in Annapolis: St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Sunday
The 12th annual St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, but it's really an all-Irish weekend in Annapolis.
Baltimore School for the Arts students perform at its annual fundraiser and performance event, Expressions, in March 2024.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from an Irish bar crawl to BSA’s Expressions
Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a bar crawl, rock out to Hank Azaria’s Bruce Springsteen cover band or honor the Notorious B.I.G. at karaoke, we’ve got you covered.
A tracked image of the Milky Way Galaxy from Maryland.
7 things to do in Howard County: A scavenger hunt, stargazing party and more
Seven things to do in Howard County from March 6 through 12.
Center Stage in Baltimore
Baltimore Center Stage refuses to comply with federal anti-DEI guidelines for funding
Baltimore Center Stage, the state theater of Maryland, is refusing to comply with the National Endowment for the Arts’ new anti-DEI guidelines for grant funding.
A once-bustling lot sits empty outside Totally Cool in Baltimore County in 2024.
Local ice cream plant closed after listeria recall had prior violations for same strain
The FDA requested a permanent injunction this week for Owings Mills ice cream plant Totally Cool, which closed in June after a listeria recall.
A concept design shows eight yellow silhouette signs with people standing below some of them.
Gigantic signs to highlight history are coming to Catonsville
A project of the Baltimore County Arts Guild will take stories and silhouettes from residents and transform them into 14-foot-tall signs to help people navigate some of Catonsville’s historic sites.
A koshary bowl with chicken from Koshary Corner at R. House in Remington.
The Dish: A vegan restaurant added meat to its menu. The backlash was immediate.
R. House vegan restaurant Koshary Corner started selling meat to stay in business. The backlash was immediate.
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.
If you're looking for a paczki for Fat Tuesday, you can get your fill at Herman's Bakery or Polish Table.
These Baltimore bakeries have your Fat Tuesday treats covered
From paczki to king cake to bombolino, eating sweet, fried dough just before Lent is a tradition that spans the globe. Here are the Baltimore bakeries where you can find your Fat Tuesday fix.
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