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    I’ve been to 150 haunted houses. Here are 5 that gave me chills near Baltimore.
    Your 2024 guide to the haunted houses near Baltimore worth the trip and money.
    Bella the pug is shown dressed up in her float at the AVAM July 4th Pet Parade and Talent Show last year. See pets just like Bella at Howard County's pet parade this weekend.
    7 things to do in Howard County include a ghost tour, pet parade and Pride festival
    From a pet parade to ghost tours, here are some events to check out in Howard County during the week ending Wednesday Oct. 16.
    A new mega-exhibit focused on sports will open at the American Visionary Art Museum this weekend.
    What to do this weekend, from seeing Ice Cube to an AVAM sports-themed show
    Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the American Visionary Art Museum or see rapper Ice Cube perform, we’ve got you covered.
    Reporter Jess Nocera checked out the nightlife options for young folks living in Columbia. One was Main Event in Columbia (above).
    Not too sleepy, not too wild: What I found hanging out in Columbia on a Saturday night
    After a colleague and I reported on things for young professionals to do in Columbia, my editors asked me to hang out one night and see what the vibe was like.
    The "Black Aggie" statue sits in a courtyard in Washington, D.C. The statue depicts a hooded figure with its chin resting on its fist in a contemplative stance. The statue is surrounded by green foliage.
    Maryland kids grow up in fear of Black Aggie. So who is she?
    The powerful local legend of Black Aggie has outlasted the statue’s physical presence in Baltimore. Where is Black Aggie today?
    Anderson Paak performs during Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Baltimore Banner)
    7 things to do in Howard County, including an Anderson .Paak show and a spooky IPA
    October is here. Sweater weather is finally arriving. And apple- and pumpkin-flavored drinks are within arm’s length at all times until spring. There are many ways to soak up all that October has to offer for the week ending Wednesday, Oct. 9.
    Hundreds of boats will be on display at City Dock in Annapolis for the Annapolis Boat Show starting Thursday. The show continues through Sunday  and then is replaced next week by the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Powerboat Show comes to City Dock, followed by Sailboat Show
    It’s the start of the Annapolis Boat Shows this weekend, first power then sail. Other great things to do over the next seven days include the start of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Season and the Anne Arundel Lifeline 100 bike rides.
    Billie Eilish will stop at CFG Bank Arena on her “Hit Me Hard And Soft” tour this weekend.
    What to do this weekend, from seeing Billie Eilish to the New/Next Film Festival
    Whether you want to check out the New/Next Film Festival, tour Baltimore artists’ studios for free or go see Billie Eilish, we’ve got you covered.
    Temperatures in the 90s didn't deter crowds at ArtScape, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. Thunderstorms washed out the festival's scheduled concerts on Friday night.
    A fight over $1.5M could cause Baltimore to break-up with BOPA
    BOPA says the money was meant for the organization; the mayor’s office said it was a restricted grant that was always meant for the city.
    Around Baltimore, fall foliage is expected to peak later in October.
    As the leaves change, here’s where to find the best fall foliage in Maryland
    Leaves are expected to change earlier than normal this year, and feature more yellows and golds rather than reds and purples.
    Red Emma's located at 3128 Greenmount Avenue
    The Baltimore Book Festival is back. Here’s what you need to know.
    Check out panel discussions, writing workshops, poetry readings, author talks and book signings at the Baltimore Book Festival in Waverly.
    Chappell Roan will not perform this weekend at the All Things Go music festival in Columbia, Maryland and New York City.
    Chappell Roan says she’s skipping All Things Go festival to prioritize health
    Pop star Chappell Roan, who was set to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion on the second day of All Things Go this weekend, said Friday she is dropping out of the music festival.
    Unidentified cast members of the Classic Theatre of Maryland's production of "Macbeth." The production opens Sept. 26, 2024 in Annapolis and continues through Oct. 13.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Macbeth’ wears a tricorn hat in Classic Theatre of Maryland production
    The setting for Classic Theatre of Maryland's production of "Macbeth" is Revolutionary War America. iAlong with a Hispanic heritage festival, a doggy dive-in and a Taylor Swift tribute show, the play is one of seven great things to do in Annapolis this weekend.
    A group of pigs race during the Pigtown Festival in Baltimore, MD on September 30, 2023.
    What to do this weekend, from pig races to an international art exhibit
    Whether you want to check out the Pigtown Festival, see Creative Alliance’s newest art exhibit or dress in costume for a scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered.
    The crowd braved Day Two at All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. This year, fans can see Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more.
    7 things to do in Howard County: All Things Go music festival to feature dozens of acts
    Seven things to do in Howard County, like seeing Chappell Roan, Reneé Rapp, Hozier and more at the All Things Go Music Festival.
    HoCo Pirate Adventures founder Chris Fuchs organizes nine pirate treasure hunts a year on the trails of Columbia.
    How a father’s love transformed Columbia into a pirate adventure
    A pirate treasure hunt that started as a Columbia dad’s way to bond with his daughter has grown into a full-blown event that draws hundreds of families.
    Music legend Stevie Wonder performs at the Johns Hopkins University Class of 2024's Commencement Ceremony on Homewood Field Thursday, May 23.
    Legendary multi-Grammy winning artist Stevie Wonder to stop in Baltimore on his 10-city tour
    Stevie Wonder is stopping in Baltimore next month during his 10-city tour ahead of Election Day.
    A welcome from characters at the Maryland Renaissance Festival
    Maryland Ren Fest tickets are sold out — here’s how you could still get some
    Getting a ticket to the Maryland Renaissance Festival that’s refunded is a first-come, first-served race that could involve checking multiple dates repeatedly.
    Archaeologist Zac Singer will soon start a dig around St. John’s Church in Reisterstown in the hope of finding a 13,000-year-old quarry.
    A 13,000-year-old quarry is about to be unearthed in Reisterstown
    The rolling green fields surrounding an Episcopal church in Maryland conceal a secret: Native Americans made weapons here 13,000 years ago.
    Rappers Redman, left, and Method Man are two of the headliners of this weekend's Charm City Live.
    What to do this weekend, from Charm City Live to a pet adoption happy hour
    Whether you want to see Method Man and Redman at Charm City Live, visit Baltimore Museum of Art for a free community day or adopt a pet, we’ve got you covered.
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