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What David Simon thinks of Baltimore’s decline in crime
Two titans of Baltimore storytelling, “The Wire” creator David Simon and “This American Life” host Ira Glass, met on stage Tuesday night.
Ira Glass and David Simon in conversation at the MICA Brown Center in Baltimore on Tuesday evening.
Baltimore County spent $10 million to build a pool, but it’s not free for residents
More questions about Baltimore County's lack of swimming opportunities and why more arrangements aren't provided.
Ingrid Lewis works out during a water fitness class at Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a pawpaw harvest to festivals galore
Baltimore County events this week include an Upperco music festival, Pikesville Armory block party and more.
Large inflatable art structures will be on display at the Pikesville Armory during its block party this Friday.
The Dish: Why Baltimore’s bakeries are quietly becoming pizza hot spots
Pizza is popping up at bakeries and restaurants you might not expect, from Atwater’s to a new concept from the owners of Café Dear Leon.
A Margherita pizza is removed from the oven at Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza in Columbia, Md. on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The restaurant is Maryland's first pizzeria to be awarded the Verace Pizza Association certification from the Assozione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN).
At the roots of an anticipated winery? A trio of Maryland siblings.
Maryland siblings transform Burnt Hill Farm into a top winery, blending local flavors, family teamwork and resilience.
Sept. 12, 2025 - Siblings Drew Baker and Ashli Johnson pose for a portrait inside the tasting room, situated atop the rolling hills of Burnt Hill Farm.
Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney is earning rave reviews for his first book
Baltimore writer Lawrence Burney talks about his debut book, "No Sense in Wishing," being a father to a music-loving teen and more.
Baltimore native Lawrence Burney, a former Banner reporter, released his first book, “No Sense in Wishing,” in July.
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.
FILE - Robert Redford attends the premiere of Netflix's "Our Souls at Night" on Sept. 27, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)
One of Maryland’s best burger joints sits inside a gas station
Sunshine General Store in Brookeville has offered food and community for decades that keeps customers coming back.
The Sunshine General Store in Brookeville is known for their Sunshine Burger.
The can’t-miss arts events this fall, from Leon Thomas to ‘Nosferatu’
More than 4,000 applications were submitted for a DMV-focused arts gallery, a figure its curator attributes to the lack of arts spaces not only for local artists but for women.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 05: Leon Thomas III performs onstage at the VVIP Superlounge Experience during Day 2 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Marylander is first Black man to win Emmy for best supporting actor in a drama
Maryland native and "Severance" star Tramell Tillman made history at the Emmys, becoming the first Black man to win best supporting actor in a drama series.
Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick on "Severance."
Watching ‘Downton Abbey’ as the world burns is more timely than you think
"Downton Abbey" is about a world different from the one we're living in. But watching it now is both escapist and instructive.
(L to R) Laura Carmichael stars as Lady Edith, Hugh Bonneville as Robert Grantham, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Allen Leech as Tom Branson, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Grantham and Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie Hexham in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.

Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
Another day, another accolade: The Wren named to Bon Appetit’s list of top 20 new restaurants
The Wren was named one of the top 20 new restaurants by Bon Appétit magazine just three days after making a New York Times list of the nation's best.
Husband and wife team Will Mester and Millie Powell at their Fells Point pub, The Wren.
Ego Nwodim, Baltimore County native, is leaving ‘SNL’
Baltimore County native Ego Nwodim joined the exodus of “Saturday Night Live” cast members, announcing her exit after seven seasons.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1884 -- Pictured: (l-r) Anchor Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim as Miss Eggy, and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, May 17, 2025 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
Move over, New York: The Baltimore Met Gala is back
Taking cues from New York’s famous event, the Baltimore Met Gala celebrates Maryland fashion, art and more at Live! Casino and Hotel.
A stunning showcase of cutting-edge design, where fifteen visionary designers presented bold interpretations of the theme, competing for six coveted slots in the 2025 BMG Fashion Experience. Participating designers introduced by the Faces of BMG.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including SO many concerts and festivals
Whether you want to laugh with Adam Sandler, rap along with Clipse or explore numerous Baltimore City festivals, we’ve got you covered.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 20: Adam Sandler speaks during the Adam Sandler: Love You Netflix NY Special Screening at The Paris Theatre on August 20, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)
Teavolve Cafe to close in Harbor East after nearly 20 years in business
Teavolve Cafe in Harbor East leaves behind a legacy as it gears to close up on Sept. 19.
Teavolve Cafe in Harbor East
7 things to do in Howard County, from a teen carnival night to a Halloween book festival
there are plenty of events coming up in Howard County geared toward bringing communities together on Sept. 11-17. Here are seven things to do that prioritize socializing over screentime.
Merriweather Teen Council regularly organizes events for young people such as the Merriweather Teens Game Night in August 2024.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s what they’re singing about at the songwriters festival
What are the local and emerging songwriters singing about during the four-day Annapolis Songwriters Festival? I asked more than 60 of them, and here’s some of what they shared.
Tavair Dominique is an Annapolis-Baltimore songwriter who will perform at 5 p.m. Friday during the four-day Annapolis Songwriters Festival.
‘Becoming Thurgood’ lets viewers hear from Baltimore’s legal legend — in his own words
"Becoming Thurgood," streaming on PBS, fills in the blanks that made Baltimore's Thurgood Marshall an icon, and informs our current frightening moment.
Thurgood Marshall stands in front of the Supreme Court in 1958.
Michael Strassner has ‘craziest day’: From O’s first pitch to sold-out ‘Baltimorons’ premiere
Michael Strassner, a Towson native, was back in town for the first pitch for the Baltimore Orioles-Pirates game before heading to the Senator Theatre for the premiere of “The Baltimorons."
Actor Michael Strassner throws the first pitch at Camden Yards on Wednesday.
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