Otterbein’s vs. Berger: The cookie debate ends here
Both cookies are easy to find in grocery stores around Baltimore, but can be harder to find anywhere else.
Otterbein’s and Berger cookies are both famous in Baltimore. But which is the best?
Hampden’s had a rough go of it with pizza places. Raffy’s hopes to win them over.
Hampden recently lost Arthouse and Paulie Gee’s, but Raffy's hopes to be the neighborhood’s new go-to spot.
Raffy’s on 36th changed its exterior to a teal blue after purchasing Arthouse, which closed in October.
For Black families, summer traditions honor history, renew ties and plot a better future
The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with family.
Summertime is an opportunity for Black people to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with far-flung family members.
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager dies at 48
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.
FILE - Brandon Blackstock, from left, Kelly Clarkson appear at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a cat art exhibit to a cheap 5K
Whether you want to see centuries-old cat art, run a family-friendly 5K at Druid Hill Park or celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, we’ve got you covered.
The Walters Art Museum’s new cats-focused exhibit, “Paws on Parchment,” opens this week and runs through Feb. 15, 2026.
7 things to do in Annapolis: As summer wanes, Dinner Under the Stars turns 10
Ten years after it kicked off a wave of outdoor dining in Annapolis, Dinner Under the Stars is going strong. It’s one of seven great things you could do in the coming week.
Ten years after it launched, Dining Under the Stars remains a popular Wednesday and Saturday night event in Annapolis.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Restaurant Week to a fix-it event
Here are 7 things to do in Howard County from Thursday Aug. 7 through Wednesday Aug. 13, from the beginning of Restaurant and Craft Beverage Weeks to a Transition Repair Café.
The Turn House
Maryland Renaissance Festival tickets still available — despite early queue chaos
Jules Smith, president of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, said they sold more than 135,000 single-day tickets on Monday.
Jousters at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
Papi Cuisine closes in South Baltimore
Papi Cuisine has closed in Federal Hill, but you can still get its viral crab cake egg rolls downtown.
Papi Cuisine's crab cake egg rolls.
New book to delve into UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing and alleged shooter Luigi Mangione
James Patterson and Vicky Ward are working on a new book about the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the hunt for his alleged killer, Luigi Mangione.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Luigi Mangione attends a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City. Mangione is accused of slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson late last year and is making his first appearance on state charges of murder as an act of terrorism. He is facing 11 counts for the Dec. 4 shooting of Thompson outside a midtown Manhattan hotel which set off a massive manhunt. He is also facing federal charges of murder and other charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested.
The Dish: Slutty Vegan was ‘sinking.’ Can Pinky Cole keep it afloat?
Pinky Cole is ready for a new future with Slutty Vegan, which closed down half its locations this year as it struggled with $20 million in debt.
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.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from mandolin music to the 2025 BMW Golf Championship
Here are some things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday Aug. 13.
Vintage country mandolin on wooden background
After Smithsonian controversy, Amy Sherald’s painting of trans model lands New Yorker cover
After painter Amy Sherald pulled her National Portrait Gallery exhibit, the MICA alum’s work — "Trans Forming Liberty’ — is on the cover of the New Yorker.
“Trans Forming Liberty,” a painting by Maryland Institute College of Art alum Amy Sherald, is the New Yorker’s latest cover image.
They speak for the Gunpowder River. That includes warning about E. coli.
Volunteers with the Gunpowder Riverkeepers are uncovering dangerously high E. coli levels in parts of Baltimore’s beloved river, raising concerns about water safety, pollution and what’s at stake for 1.8 million residents who rely on it for drinking water and recreation.
Tubers float down the Big Gunpowder Falls River in Monkton last month.
Arts office leader Tonya Miller Hall, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office part ways
Tonya Miller Hall, senior advisor of arts and culture for Baltimore, is no longer working for Mayor Brandon Scott’s office, which established a new arts office in April.
Tonya Miller Hall, pictured here giving remarks at an Inviting Light event in Station North in March, is no longer working with Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
My vacation threw off my healthy eating. Here’s how to get back on track.
After eating healthier, I had a little too much fun with food in New Orleans. A registered dietitian explains how to get back on track after a vacation.
Illustration of feet on a weighing scale surrounded by various fruits symbolizing health and diet
This Baltimore author is ensuring a fashion pioneer from Maryland gets her credit
Baltimore author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson talks about the success of “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” and the Frederick native’s well-deserved legacy.
Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson is the author of "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
National parks offer free entry on Monday. Here’s what you should know.
Here are some of the national parks and sites in our region that’ll be waiving entrance fees for Great American Outdoors Day.
Visitors take in the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.
A queer author moved to Maryland to dodge discrimination. Book bans have followed.
Author Saundra Mitchell, 51, has been fighting back against book restrictions — in protests at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., and in the pages of her stories.
Saundra Mitchell is a queer Maryland author whose stories feature LGBTQIA+ characters and appeal to young adult audiences.
Toki Underground and 7 other eateries receive grants to open downtown
A brewery, a sandwich shop, a cereal store and buzz-worthy ramen are among the new businesses coming downtown.
Five Lexington Market stalls received grants from the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore to support their businesses.
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