Arts & Culture
6 restaurants and bars for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
From authentic pubs with Irish decor to Canton’s biggest street party, here’s where to raise a glass (or several) this St. Patrick's Day, according to social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
The Grill at Harryman House is shutting down after nearly 40 years in business: ‘Tears me to shreds’
The establishment’s longtime proprietor said he was devastated that he could not keep the business going.
Four March art exhibitions that foster a connection to place
These art exhibits will inspire you to connect with Baltimore and Maryland at large, BmoreArt writes.
Maryland Public Television names new president and CEO
Schupak, who has been with the network since 2003, will step into his new role on July 1 following the retirement of outgoing MPT CEO Larry D. Unger.
Eggspectation opens in Columbia’s Merriweather District
This is the chain’s first restaurant in Howard County since the 2023 closure of Eggspectation in Ellicott City.
The City That Helps: Baltimore rallies around Black bookstore under racist attack
Local Black bookstore Urban Reads has been habitually racially harassed, but Baltimore showed up for the shop in many ways.
Toki Underground owners are working on a new concept for Baltimore
The owners of Toki Underground are doubling down on Baltimore with Tomboy, a new bar and restaurant set to open on Greenmount Avenue.
7 things to do in Annapolis: St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Sunday
The 12th annual St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 9, but it's really an all-Irish weekend in Annapolis.
7 things to do in Howard County: A scavenger hunt, stargazing party and more
Seven things to do in Howard County from March 6 through 12.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from an Irish bar crawl to BSA’s Expressions
Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a bar crawl, rock out to Hank Azaria’s Bruce Springsteen cover band or honor the Notorious B.I.G. at karaoke, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore Center Stage refuses to comply with federal anti-DEI guidelines for funding
Baltimore Center Stage, the state theater of Maryland, is refusing to comply with the National Endowment for the Arts’ new anti-DEI guidelines for grant funding.
Local ice cream plant closed after listeria recall had prior violations for same strain
The FDA requested a permanent injunction this week for Owings Mills ice cream plant Totally Cool, which closed in June after a listeria recall.
Gigantic signs to highlight history are coming to Catonsville
A project of the Baltimore County Arts Guild will take stories and silhouettes from residents and transform them into 14-foot-tall signs to help people navigate some of Catonsville’s historic sites.
7 things to do in Baltimore County: Job fair for federal workers, Irish music in the park
Seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
The Dish: A vegan restaurant added meat to its menu. The backlash was immediate.
R. House vegan restaurant Koshary Corner started selling meat to stay in business. The backlash was immediate.
These Baltimore bakeries have your Fat Tuesday treats covered
From paczki to king cake to bombolino, eating sweet, fried dough just before Lent is a tradition that spans the globe. Here are the Baltimore bakeries where you can find your Fat Tuesday fix.
From ‘The White Lotus’ to ‘Suits LA,’ these actors all have Maryland ties
From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.
No one is above the law. Not even a Real Housewife.
Karen Huger of "Real Housewives of Potomac" has a lot of fans — and a history of DUI offenses. As she goes to jail for a year, it’s a reminder that no one is above the law.
After a topsy-turvy Oscar season, here’s what to look for at Sunday’s show
The political tenor of this year’s ceremony could be volatile, with the Oscars coming weeks into the second Trump administration.