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We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
The Walters Art Museum named Kate Burgin as its next executive director and CEO.
Incoming CEO envisions the Walters Art Museum as a community hub
Kate Burgin, who previously served in a leadership role at the Walters Art Museum, will succeed Julia Marciari-Alexander as the museum’s CEO and executive director. She’ll start in late January 2025.
The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point recently used extra money from the Fell’s Point Fun Festival to restore a sign on the side of a building at South Broadway and Shakespeare Street that reads, “VOTE AGAINST PROHIBITION.”
‘VOTE AGAINST PROHIBITION’ sign brought back to life in Fells Point
The Society for the Preservation of Federal Hill and Fell’s Point used extra money from wristband and beer sales at the Fell's Point Fun Festival for the “respectful rehabilitation” of the sign, which is on the side of a building on South Broadway and Shakespeare Street.
Dave Portnoy, an avid pizza reviewer and founder of Barstool Sports, visited Angeli's Pizzeria in Little Italy on Friday, Dec. 13.
Dave Portnoy visited Baltimore pizza shops. Now we wait for his reviews.
Portnoy’s highly anticipated ratings of local pizza shops hang in the cheesy balance.
Santa Wayne has been the mall Santa at Marley Station Mall for 35 years - nearly as long as the mall has been open. With much of the mall vacant, Santa Wayne has seen hardly any children this year.  To his excitement, the Shelley family came to see him. The children's grandmother used to take their mother to see him when she was a girl.
Bringing joy to the lonely Santa of Marley Station Mall
Santa Wayne has held court at Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie for 35 years — nearly as long as the mall has been open. But, with much of the mall vacant, Santa Wayne has seen hardly any children this year.
An overstuffed Cloak & Dagger sandwich from Lenny's Deli.
3 Jewish delis in Baltimore County serving up more than just tradition
Looking for where to find pastrami in Pikesville? Check out these three Jewish delis in the Baltimore County area serving food both traditional and new.
Lusting after murderers and alleged criminals is not new. Here’s why.
Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.
Pub Dog's signature mug pairs of their in-house beers on the bar at Pub Dog Columbia as seen on September 21st, 2024 in Columbia, MD.
This Maryland town was ranked one of the worst places for dating in the country
If you’re a Columbia dater who’s endlessly swiping left and going on dates that seem to lead nowhere, there’s probably a reason for that.
Chef and co-owner Kiko Fejarang, pictured with Tony Foreman, serves a menu of Chamorro food inspired by her family in Guam.
After delays, Tony Foreman’s The Duchess is finally open in Hampden
The Duchess restaurant in Hampden is Tony Foreman’s first without longtime business partner and ex-wife Cindy Wolf.
A 30-foot tall traditional Christmas pyramid in the center of a German-style Christmas market.
What to do this weekend, from wine tasting to ‘The Nutcracker’
Whether you want to see the Baltimore School for the Arts' version of "The Nutcracker," create DIY gifts or go to an ugly sweater Christmas party, we've got you covered.
You can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme on Thursday’s “Day of the Dozens.”
Krispy Kreme’s ‘Day of the Dozens’ deal lets you snag free doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is offering its annual “Day of the Dozens” deal Thursday for in-shop and drive-thru purchases.
Participants in this year's Eastport Parade of Light are docked on Ego Alley.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport’s Lights Parade among holiday events
Holiday events are piling up fast and there's lots to choose from in Annapolis. One at the top of the list is the Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights on Saturday.
Santa Heim, Merryland Christmas story history exhibit.
7 things to do in Howard County: It’s winter wonderland season
Between Breakfast with Santa and Frozen Fest, there are several things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 18.
The theme of their holiday photos? Awkward. Very awkward.
Aesthetically pleasing photo shoots are out and awkward is in.
The original art for Prince’s “Graffiti Bridge” album cover from 1990.
Prince’s visual style is iconic. Meet the Maryland man who helped design it.
Steve Parke, a longtime Maryland resident who was Prince’s art director for 13 years, will “kiss” and tell at the Baltimore County Public Library about his new book and time with the late icon.
DiPasquale’s Italian Market is one of the few exceptions where people can purchase groceries and wine together.
Beer and wine at Maryland grocery stores? Gov. Moore says yes, please.
While Moore supports the idea, he is not submitting his own bill changing the law or adding this effort to his list of priorities for the session.
Towson didn't have a bookstore until The Ivy Bookshop popped up in Kenilworth for the Christmas season. Many local shoppers are hoping it stays.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a fish printing workshop to an ugly sweater party
Concerts, train gardens and even the art of Japanese fish painting are among the offerings in Baltimore County this week.
Duckpin bowling balls at Patterson Pins (Dec. 5, 2024).
The Dish: Duckpin returns to old Patterson Bowling Center
Patterson Pins, which opens Thursday in the old Patterson Bowling Center space, has a lot more arcade games and a little less duckpin bowling.
Peter Thomas, owner of Bar One, pleaded guilty in his federal tax case this summer.
Feds want 2-year prison sentence for Bar One’s Peter Thomas in tax case
Restauranteur and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Peter Thomas, who operated Bar One in Baltimore, should face “at least” two years in prison in tax case, federal prosecutors say.
Nacho Mama’s will close its Towson, pictured, and Canton locations in January 2025.
Nacho Mama’s to close in Canton and Towson after decades in business
Nacho Mama’s, a beloved staple in Baltimore and Baltimore County, will close its Canton and Towson locations in January.
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