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The exterior of Mother’s Federal Hill Grille in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Did your go-to restaurant close this year? Check out our map.
Check out our map to see the restaurants that closed in 2024, from established chains like Red Lobster in Howard County to newbies like JBGB’s in Baltimore’s Remington.
Duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie.
Baltimore’s best bites of 2024: The food that stole my heart (and appetite)
This list is food social media influencer Chris Franzoni’s love letter to the Baltimore dishes and drinks that defined his year, from indulgent seafood to cocktails that taste like dessert.
Nana’s Famous biscuits at Rize + Rest Cafe include the thick-cut bacon and egg biscuit.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
Baltimore artist Joyce J. Scott sits atop a throne inside a yurt installation in her retrospective exhibition, “Walk a Mile in My Dreams,” at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Baltimore’s best 2024 art exhibits were groundbreaking — and featured actual local artists
Baltimore’s best 2024 art exhibits were groundbreaking and featured local artists, BmoreArt writes
Annapolis Poet Laureate recites the ballad of Muskrat Greene, the oyster eating champion of Deale, to a group of seniors sharing poetry at Anne Arundel Community College on Dec. 13, 2024.
The Chesapeake has no bard, but Jefferson Holland is a contender
Jefferson Holland is the new Annapolis poet laureate. And, if he’s better known as a singer and songwriter focused on Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay, that’s because to him there’s not much difference.
Beyoncé performed during the halftime show for the game between the Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston.
Netflix sets records as 65 million tune in for NFL games and Beyoncé Bowl
Wednesday’s doubleheader on Netflix set records as the most-streamed NFL games in history, with numbers nearly five times more than the NBA.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 07: The Budweiser Clydesdales are seen outside of Chase Field before the MLB opening day game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
7 things to do in Annapolis: See the Clydesdales and New Year’s Eve fireworks
It’s the final week of 2024, and in Annapolis that means fireworks, Clydesdales and college football. Check out these great things to do.
Boar's Head meats are displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024 in San Rafael, California. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Boar's Head has expanded its recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products to nearly 7 million additional pounds due to a listeria outbreak.
Yes, food recalls rose in 2024. Here’s what to look out for in 2025.
Food safety advocates say a 2024 rise in recalls is evidence of a well-regulated system. But that doesn't stop outbreaks from getting any weirder.
The Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Culture.
What to do this weekend, from winter lights spectacle to Matisse
If you feel like being out and about, here are options for what to do this weekend.
Leslie Streeter tried to do a “no-spend” year on clothing for 2024, but a few amazing pieces still ended up in her closet.
The upsides of failing at a resolution (from someone who knows best)
I failed my self-imposed fashion challenge, set as last year’s New Year’s resolution. But I think that’s OK.
Symphony of Lights at Merriweather Post Pavilion
7 things to do in Howard County from a game night to New Year’s Eve celebrations
Happy holidays! 2024 ends this week, and if you’re looking for events to ring in the new year, Howard County has you covered.
Beyoncé performs during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game in Houston on Wednesday.
Beyoncé Bowl: Recap of the halftime show at the Ravens-Texans Christmas game on Netflix
Beyoncé performed at the Ravens-Texans Christmas game. It was deemed the Beyoncé Bowl, and she didn't disappoint.
Post-pandemic, tipping seems to be expected almost everywhere that sells food. But not every place is transparent about where that money actually goes.
The Dish: The worst restaurant trends of 2024
Customers, restaurant workers and small-business owners all have plenty to be ticked off about this year.
The train garden at Kenilworth Mall has been delighting families for decades.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a greenhouse stroll to a bluegrass jam
It’s a perfect week to chill, whether that’s outside in the cold, or inside with the heat on, or somewhere in-between. Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending New Year’s Day.
Mayor Scott, Laura Lippman and more tell us their favorite reads of the year
I wanted to know what folks’ favorite read of the year was. Check out answers from the mayor, notable authors in town, a reality TV star and more.
Will Fagg is feeling pretty fortunate after receiving a $60,000 donation from Dave Portnoy to keep his Federal Hill pizzeria open for another year.
Baltimore pizzeria owner says Dave Portnoy’s $60K donation feels like ‘Christmas miracle’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy donated $60,000 to Federal Hill’s TinyBrickOven after stopping in to taste the pizza, only to learn it was scheduled to close on Christmas Day due to struggles with getting a liquor license.
Views of the Walter’s Art Gallery on December 24, 2024.
John Ford, collector who gifted South Asian art to the Walters Art Museum, dies
The Ford Gallery of Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan Art is named for the collector and his wife, Berthe.
Seven side gigs inspired by popular TV shows
Have you ever wondered if a side hustle is really worth your time? SIdeHusl.com researches, reviews and rates more than 500 online platforms that allow you to make money on the side.
Pies from Angeli's Pizza, one of the spots Dave Portnoy visited in Maryland.
Dave Portnoy promises $60,000 gift to keep Baltimore pizza place open
Controversial Barstool Sports media mogul Dave Portnoy, labeled “the most influential person on the American pizza scene,” is sizing up Baltimore’s pies. He gave his first online review to Tiny Brick Oven, then pledged $60,000 to help keep it open.
Beyoncé is performing at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game in her native Houston.
‘Sorry, Harbaugh’: Beyoncé is performing at the Ravens’ game, and Lamar Jackson plans to watch
"My first time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game? That’s dope," Jackson said Monday.
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