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Runners raised money for cancer research and patient care in the 2024 Maryland Half Marathon & 5K in Maple Lawn, an annual event that has contributed more than $6 million to date to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a half-marathon for cancer research to OEC Pride
Seven things to do in Howard County, from a half-marathon for cancer research to Pride festivities.
The Kennedy String Quartet will perform a tribute to Beyoncé by candlelight at the First Unitarian Church Baltimore on Friday night.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Hampden festival to a Beyoncé tribute
Whether you want to see a free concert at Canton Waterfront Park, support nonprofits at Hampden Highlights or drink sour beers at Max’s Taphouse, we’ve got you covered.
Dueling Brushes, an open air competition that kicks off Paint Annapolis, took place Sunday. But arts will be out all week capturing the city.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Paint Annapolis kicks off arts month
If you’ve noticed people standing around with easels and paintbrushes this week, you’ve captured the essence of Paint Annapolis.
The Wizard of Oz dancers of Charm City Ballet.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from ballet to backwoods music
Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week, including Pokémon Club, Music in the Woods and Charm City Ballet.
Bartender and Charles Village resident J. Mooy at the Abell Community Fair in 2022.
The Dish: Baltimore’s dining scene mourns ‘magical’ bartender J. Mooy
The loss of Idle Hour bartender J. Mooy, who died May 24 at age 40, is “really affecting a lot of people pretty deeply,” one restaurant owner said.
“Game of Skill and Chance” by Chris Doyle, part of the Cordish Collection displayed at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover.
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections is at a suburban casino
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections, including works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and more, isn’t located in a museum but at a casino & hotel in suburban Anne Arundel County.
The Druid Hill Park walking loop in Baltimore was recently reopened.
Druid Hill Park’s walking loop is finally back, but construction isn’t over
Walking routines, workout momentums and impromptu daylight getaways are back since the walking loop reopened.
Emma Jagoz, owner of Moon Valley Farm, shows the growth of various vegtables that are halfway through the season, including rainbow swiss chard, on March 24, 2025. Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro, MD, on Monday, March 24, 2025.
As tariff anxieties rise, more Marylanders are ‘subscribing’ to local farms
Farmers are seeing more people subscribe to their direct to consumer programs, known as CSAs, as concern over food prices and trade plays on Marylanders' anxieties.
LOVE HOTEL -- "Day 3" -- Pictured: (l-r) Gizelle Bryant, Luann de Lesseps -- (Photo by: Ana York/PEACOCK)
‘Bravo’s Love Hotel’ proves middle-aged dating sucks, even for the rich and famous
Here are four reasons why even being a "Real Housewives of Potomac" star on "Bravo's Love Hotel" doesn't help clean up the middle-aged dating pool.
A young girl is seen with a rainbow sticker on her forehead and a flag in her hair along West St. during the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival on June 1, 2024.
Pride Month starts this weekend. Here’s what to expect
At its heart, Pride is both a party and a protest.
The bone marrow and blue crab dip at True Chesapeake Oyster Co.
Crab dip unleashed: The Baltimore region’s most over-the-top creations
From crab dip served with bone marrow to crab dip on a pizza, these nontraditional versions of the classic Baltimore dish are worth checking out, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a career fair hosted at Howard Community College in April.
Job fairs, résumé help and more: Here are events for Maryland federal workers in June
There are resources for displaced federal employees available across the state.
A record 1,210-pound tiger shark caught off Ocean City in 1983 is displayed in a glass case outside the Life-Saving Station Museum on the Ocean City Boardwalk.
11 hidden gems in Ocean City (including ways to save a rainy day)
It’s Ocean City's 150th anniversary! Here are 11 hidden gems to check out to plan your best experience.
Jalen Manley and his twin sister, Bryanne Manley, discuss some of the cards they've opened from the new packs at Game Haven in Pikesville on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Demand for Pokémon is exploding. Here’s how a local game shop is weathering the storm.
For local card stores, the latest surge in demand for Pokémon cards like Destined Rivals, Prismatic Evolutions and Surging Sparks has been a mixed bag.
Banner reporter Julie Scharper's family has been going to Ocean City for generations. From left, her mother and grandmother in the 1950s; she and her sister in the 1980s; and one of her children in 2019.
Ocean City, where Maryland makes memories
Ocean City stirs memories from childhood from family vacations.
Brian Ennals, left, and Tariq “Infinity Knives” Ravelomanana in front of the shop Eric 500.
Baltimore rap duo’s shocking sound is testing boundaries and winning praise
Baltimore rap duo Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals discuss their latest album, “A City Drowned in God’s Black Tears.”
Enjoying Ocean City's beach and suddenly something has gone wrong? Here's some important numbers you'll need.
Sick at the beach? How to get medical care in Ocean City
Here’s a handy compendium of phone numbers and addresses for you to bookmark for Ocean City.
Tourists crowd Ocean City’s boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Ocean City’s 150-year ride from sleepy fishing village to beloved beach town
It’s been 150 years since the first hotel opened in Ocean City, setting in motion the transformation of a sleepy fishing village into the state’s top summer resort.
The Pikes Studio Cinema will offer new movies along with classic and independent films.
Black-owned Pikesville theater makes a comeback with a new name and owner
Pikes Studio Cinema in Pikesville is replacing the now-defunct Next Act Cinema, which abruptly closed in December 2024.
Ropewalk, an oyster house, seafood restaurant and bar, offers bayside dining in Ocean City.
6 Ocean City restaurants my kids loved — and what they fought about
On a recent trip to Ocean City, Julie Scharper managed to find six restaurants that made the whole family happy.
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