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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.
Fear not, Baltimore-area readers. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will also be on local CBS affiliate WJZ-TV.
All Netflix wants for Christmas is no streaming problems for its first NFL games
The game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans kicks off at 4:30 p.m. EST and will be available to Netflix’s 282.3 million subscribers in over 190 countries.
Sunny Side Café co-owner Kristian Knight-Miller behind the counter at her stall in Lexington Market.
‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
Did the reindeers really love “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as they shouted out with glee?
Why ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is actually a holiday hellscape
Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.
Bottles of Coors beer are displayed on a shelf at a liquor store on May 2, 2018 in Fairfax, California.
Maryland liquor stores push back on beer, wine in grocery aisles
A group of liquor retailers denounced Gov. Wes Moore’s support of beer and wine sales at Maryland grocery stores.
Hot Pot King.
6 Baltimore County restaurants to savor, from cozy spots to elevated dining
From global flavors to comfort food, these Baltimore County restaurants are guaranteed to make 2025 your most delicious year yet, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Customers lined up inside after waiting for hours in the cold.
Slutty Vegan comes to town: ‘Welcome home, baby girl!’
The Slutty Vegan's opening in the Baltimore Peninsula attracted a crowd of food enthusiasts on Saturday.
CAN, Community Assistance Network, is a program built to help port workers, but over time it found an even larger Baltimore County population in need of aid: undocumented families. They distribute food boxes weekly that include fresh produce, meats, dairy, bread, and non-perishables.
Key Bridge food pantry may close despite demand among undocumented families
A program to help port workers after the Key Bridge collapse is now on the front lines of aiding Baltimore County’s growing number of undocumented families. But will the funding last?
Sophia Yeshi with her art.
Artist Sophia Yeshi reps Baltimore in New York art scene — and now through work with the NFL
Her piece, which shows Ray Lewis in the throes of his signature pregame squirrel dance and aims to convey the joy that sports can bring a community, reached Lewis himself.
Peter Thomas, 64, now of Miami, a restaurateur and former reality TV star who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, North Carolina, to one count of failure to pay over trust fund taxes.
Peter Thomas sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in tax case
Peter Thomas, formerly of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and Bar One in Baltimore, will serve 18 months in prison for failing to pay the government more than $2.5 million in employment taxes.
People carry signs as they line up for a seat to get into the Blair County court house before Luigi Mangione’s appearance in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 19, 2024.
Quaint Pennsylvania burg becomes stage for clash about politics, justice with Luigi Mangione case
Law enforcement officials were bracing for crowds of reporters, protesters and onlookers ay Luigi Mangione's hearing Thursday in Hollidaysburg.
Karen Huger defends her actions regarding her DUI in a scene from “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger found guilty in DUI case
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger could face up to two years in prison after being found guilty in her DUI case.
The Columbia Lakefront, shown here during warmer weather, will be the scene of a Festive Friday Cocktail Crawl on Friday evening, Dec. 20.
7 things to do in Howard County, from climbing with Santa to a cocktail crawl
From a spooky Christmas event to a cocktail crawl, here are seven things you can do in Howard County for the week ending Christmas Day.
Pressing Strings returns to vocalist  Jordan Sokel's hometown for two shows on Dec. 22, 2024.
7 things to do in Annapolis, from a Pressing Strings homecoming to Naptown races
From a Pressing Strings homecoming to a Naptown half marathon, here are seven things to do this week in Annapolis.
There are a number of holiday-themed events happening this weekend in Baltimore.
What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.
The duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie is served with cabbage, fried okra and rice.
The Dish: The 10 best things I ate this year
In a year of delicious eats at exciting restaurants, these are the dishes I can't stop thinking about.
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole announces that Slutty Vegan will be opening a location at Baltimore Peninsula during a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Baltimore Peninsula is about to get Slutty (Vegan)
After years of anticipation — and one failed health inspection — the Baltimore Peninsula location of Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan restaurant will open on Saturday.
Warm up: The coziest coffee spots in Howard County
Howard County’s coziest spots for the best cups of coffee.
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