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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.
A vehicle crashed into an Eddie’s grocery for the second time this year. The incident this week happened at their recently renovated 5113 Roland Ave. location.
Eddie’s of Roland Park is ‘2 for 2′ after another car hits grocery store
Eddie’s of Roland Park’s Roland Avenue location reopened Tuesday after a car hit its storefront Monday.
The Washington Monument in Mount Vernon will soon be decked in holiday lights as Baltimore unofficially welcomes the season.
What to know ahead of the monument lighting this week
The 53rd annual monument lighting ceremony is Thursday evening, marking the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Charm City.
Best family-friendly winter events in Howard County
Winter brings a season of cozy charm and festive fun to Howard County, creating the perfect backdrop for family memories.
One of the Baltimore County Public Library System’s mobile library trucks is seen outside the branch in Rosedale, Md. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
In this mobile library, you can read and play video games
Baltimore County has rolled out a new mobile library that aims to introduce science, technology, creativity and traditional library offerings such as books to immigrant-heavy and underserved areas of Baltimore County, where libraries are scarce and hard to access.
Columnist Leslie Streeter has been collecting Black nutcrackers since she moved back to Baltimore. She looks for ones that she thinks look like celebrities.
Collecting nutcrackers that look like Black celebrities is my version of holiday joy
Since 2021, my happy place just happens to be among Christmas nutcrackers that resemble Black celebrities.
A beer flight from Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel.
Need a cold beer? Here are 5 Howard County breweries to visit
At these local Howard County breweries, there’s something to satisfy every beer drinker’s palate, from juicy sours to bold, dank IPAs.
Celeste Amato and Steve Strickland, who work in Mayor Brandon Scott's administration, outside of Baltimore’s City Hall after getting married on Nov. 9, 2024.
This City Hall love story proves romance can happen anywhere
A lucky few discover love knee-deep in the crisis of a massive water main break in the middle of the woods.
JoAnn Dowery walks the final mail route of her 32-year career, around the Ten Hills neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. Upon her retirement, a heartfelt surprise.
A heartfelt surprise by neighbors in West Baltimore to their longtime mail carrier.
Hamad Karan, owner of the Halal Boys food truck, pours white sauce onto a mixed platter of lamb and chicken over rice in Towson.
5 Middle Eastern restaurants diversifying Baltimore County’s food scene
Baltimore County is growing more diverse, and that means more delicious ethnic foods.
Sylvia Jones, 102
Raisin Bran, stubbornness and love are secrets to a long life for these centenarians
Tiaras sparkled atop gray hair as five centenarians sat down to celebrate their birthdays together. Minnie Styles, Sylvia Jones, and Lois Herron — all 102 — along with Odessa Bass, 104, and Elaine Jones, 105, parked their wheelchairs next to each other and posed for a photo.
Six claw machines sit back to back in the middle of a large room with wood floors. They are brightly colored and have yellow lights. The back wall features multiple large plush toys.
Inside Ebisu Mini Japan, the new market in Towson
Ebisu Mini Japan in Towson opened in October, and business has been good ever since, said George Dong, a store manager.
This cucumber thyme fizz with lemon and simple syrup will freshen up your holiday meals.
A mediocre bartender’s guide to ‘rockin’ the zero proof’ holiday cocktails
Here are some easy to make mocktails to keep friends and family sane during your holidays.
Work crews from Garden Sistas begin decorating the Annapolis public Christmas tree on Nov. 19, 2024. The Grand Illumination celebration is set on Dec. 1.
Maryland has no official Christmas tree, but Annapolis is a good place to start
In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore can’t start the holiday season by lighting the state Christmas tree. We don’t have one.
Absolutely nothing of real-life importance happens in “Hot Frosty,” starring Dustin Milligan, left, as a snowman with abs of steel and Lacey Chabert as a kind widow who takes him in.
‘Hot Frosty’ and 4 other stupid TV shows I’m thankful for in an uncertain year
The wars and racism aren't going anywhere, so I’m thankful for the inconsequential stuff I can escape with, like “Hot Frosty” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
How to get Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security checkpoints
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
Patrick Byrnes performs as as Bob Wallace in the Maryland Classic Theatre production of "White Christmas" premiering Nov. 29, 2024.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Holiday season opens with tree lighting, musical theater
The holiday season in Annapolis opens this weekend with performances of “White Christmas” and the city’s Grand Illumination ceremony. Check out these and other great things to do.
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