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The restaurant in Baltimore's Power Plant appeared to have shuttered Tuesday.
Docks on the Harbor appears closed less than 2 years after restaurant’s opening
Inner Harbor restaurant Docks on the Harbor, which opened in May 2023, appeared closed Tuesday morning.
Temperatures in the 90s didn't deter crowds at ArtScape, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Thunderstorms washed out the festival's scheduled concerts on Friday night.
The date for Artscape is moving — again — in 2025
Mayor Brandon Scott announced Baltimore's 2025 festival dates, including a new month for Artscape.
Perennial in Towson closes this month.
For the first time in its history, Atlas to close a Baltimore-area restaurant
The closure of Perennial in Towson marks the first time in Atlas' 14-year history that the company has shut down one of its Baltimore-area properties.
Homes are decorated in holiday lights at Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street annual display on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
The best holiday light displays in Baltimore and around Maryland
Maryland has an abundance of holiday light displays, and many of them include other kid-friendly activities — or are close to other attractions.
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 8, 2024: Melinda Mele welcomes visitors in her home during the Annual Union Square Cookie Tour in Baltimore, Maryland on December 8, 2024.
Union Square Cookie Tour of Historic Homes is baked into community tradition
Union Square’s Cookie Tour of Historic Homes has taken place for 39 years. It’s a chance not only to bite into a treat but also to hear the backstories of homes and the people who chose to live in them.
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Get in the holiday spirit at these Christmas pop-up bars and restaurants
These Christmas pop-up bars and restaurants in Baltimore are sure to get you in the holiday spirit, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
The Davis Planetarium at the Maryland Science Center is a great place to take your little ones.
8 places new moms should visit with kids — and solo — in Baltimore
For the moms who are tired of making lists, here’s one you can get behind.
Devin Allen's “Untitled - 14 ” from his "The Texture That Made US" series. A retrospective by the artist is now on display at Galerie Myrtis.
4 must-see art exhibits in Baltimore galleries this December
Look at visions of the past, present and future with these Baltimore art exhibits, including work by Devin Allen and a Baker Artists Portfolio show, BmoreArt writes.
Oral historian Maria Gabriela Aldana speaks at the Echoes from the Key Bridge event held at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
A Baltimore Museum of Industry project is saving the city’s Key Bridge stories
For the BMI’s “Echoes from the Key Bridge” project, Maria Gabriela Aldana collected oral histories from longshoremen, widows, first responders, government workers, business owners and more.
Eunie Cho poses for a portrait in her jewelry store, Iggy North, in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Iggy North is the new store on the block in Fells Point
The jewelry store is located in part of the former Poppy & Stella storefront, a once popular business that recently closed after 15 years.
Bryan Voltaggio, right, is back in Frederick — and this time, he’s with his brother, Michael.
Bryan and Michael Voltaggio to open a new restaurant in Frederick
Brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio competed against one another on “Top Chef” and have run restaurants across the nation.
In “Wicked,” Cynthia Erivo, left, plays outcast Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande as the popular Galinda.
‘Wicked’ reminds us that allyship is getting on the dang broom
At the end of the first half of “Wicked,” Elphaba asks her friend Galinda to join her on the broom and fly away to launch a movement. But Galinda can’t. That sounds a lot like real life.
The Night of 100 ELVISes, seen here in 2023, returns this weekend to the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
What to do this weekend, from ‘Love Actually’ in concert to Elvis impersonators
Whether you want to watch “Love Actually” with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, attend an event with many Elvis impersonators or shop for local holiday goods, we’ve got you covered.
This week in Howard County, the Bollman Iron Truss Bridge will sparkle with lights at a bridge-lighting event on Saturday.
7 things to do in Howard County from a bridge lighting to ugly sweater karaoke
From a vocal ensemble performance to meeting Santa Claus, Howard County has the perfect mix of winter activities for the week ending on Dec. 11.
Holiday lights illuminate Inner West Street in Annapolis.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Midnight Madness celebrates small-town holidays
Midnight Madness is back with three nights of late shopping in downtown Annapolis this month. It’s one of seven great things to do in the coming week.
File photo of the exterior of Mother's Bar & Grille in Federal Hill.
Mother’s to close its Federal Hill location with aim to expand in the counties
Mother’s Federal Hill Grille will close its flagship location in Baltimore City after 27 years, but plans to expand in the surrounding counties.
Wisp Ski Resort is opening its slopes in Western Maryland.
Wisp Ski Resort in Western Maryland to open slopes this week with snowfall expected
Wisp Ski Resort is opening its slopes in Western Maryland on Friday for skiers and snowboarders.
A view of the new COVID-19 memorial public art project in Lake Roland.
New public art memorial honors 3,100 Baltimore County residents lost to COVID-19
Baltimore County recently unveiled its first commissioned public art project: a memorial at Lake Roland to commemorate county residents who died due to COVID-19.
Tree lightings and holiday markets are opening in Baltimore County this weekend.
7 things to do in Baltimore County this week: Tree lightings and holiday markets
There are plenty of holiday-themed events to kick off the season, from food markets to Christmas tree farm visits.
William Bauer, better known as Lou Catelli, overlooks the bocce ball court behind the new space of MFG Toffee & Bark Co. in Baltimore’s Little Italy.
The Dish: Opening a restaurant? Call the man in shorty shorts
People who know Baltimore know Lou Catelli. But behind the wacky façade and fake name is Baltimore’s go-to-guy for opening a business or restaurant.
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