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    Baltimore’s neighborhoods are rich in cherry trees.
    Cherry blossoms in Baltimore: When and where to catch peak bloom
    Use our interactive map to find cherry blossoms near where you live — or head to the groves at Fort McHenry.
    “Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, including places to celebrate Maryland’s 392nd birthday
    Every year, Anne Arundel County bets you’ll love Maryland history. This year, there are 40 events to get you to come out and celebrate the state’s founding.
    NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new arts festival to a Blake Shelton concert
    Whether you want to experience a new arts festival downtown, see country star Blake Shelton in concert or attend an opening night of an Edward Albee play, we’ve got you covered.
    Views of Game On's entrance on August 22, 2024
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a spring fun run to an adult prom
    Seven Howard County events for the week ending March 26, 2025.
    County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, center, cuts the ribbon alongside local dignitaries and children at Sparrows Point Park on Wednesday.
    From brownfield to green jewel: Baltimore County opens $25 million park in Sparrows Point
    The park includes playing fields, an indoor gym, and a new playground. It also features a 16,000-square-foot community center and an ADA-accessible fishing pier and kayak launch.
    The Bengie's Drive-In Theatre sign in Middle River, Maryland, in 2022.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County includes bird talk, new ‘Snow White’ at Bengies
    Whether you’re getting ready to file your taxes or desperately need to get your kids outdoors for a couple of hours, we’ve got you covered with our weekly event roundup.
    The sidescraper found at Piney Grove.
    Buried under a Reisterstown churchyard: A 13,000-year-old tool
    The fragments uncovered were clearly produced by human hands using the distinctive techniques of the Clovis people.
    Scattered severe thunderstorms will move through the region Sunday morning into the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
    Baltimore region braces for wind, rain amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
    NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi said Saturday the primary threat in the Baltimore region would be wind.
    People celebrating the 67th Baltimore St. Patrick Parade will march through Mt. Vernon and near the Inner Harbor this weekend.
    St. Patrick’s Day weekend comes with road closures, traffic restrictions and more
    See which roads will be closed and where parking will be restricted this weekend.
    D-Nice appears in a wide-brimmed hat and smiling in front of a dark backdrop.
    D-Nice & Friends to headline Baltimore festival ahead of Preakness Stakes
    D-Nice will bring his "Club Quarantine" to Baltimore in the week before Preakness.
    Dublin 5 is fronted by Ray Murphy, center, backed by Jenn Belle  on fiddle, Gary Hewitt on bass), Jim Martin on percussion and Kevin Shook on drums. They'll perform at the Eastport Democratic Club Saturday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Catch Irish rockers Dublin 5 at the Green Beer Races
    Lots of music coming up in Annapolis, from Irish rock to Italian opera and a hefty dose of blues.
    Bagpipe players march down Pratt Street in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore in March 2023.
    What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to an R&B concert
    Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the city’s parade, laugh to stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco or dance to R&B stars at CFG Bank Arena, we’ve got you covered.
    The exterior of the AMC movie theater at the Mall in Columbia on 2/13/23.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from blanket-knitting to a musical ‘Little Women’
    A lecture at the library, a trivia night, “Little Women,” and more things to do in Howard County this week.
    The Hampton Mansion is seen at sunrise at Hampton National Historic Site in Towson.
    Hampton plantation site tells the history of slavery – and of Towson. Will the Trump administration erase that?
    The Hampton National Historic Site near Towson tells the history of slavery at a former plantation site in Baltimore County. Some worry that the Trump administration's push to revise history will erase that.
    A photo of a total lunar eclipse. The Moon appears a red-orange color with some light at the very edge.
    A ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse will be visible in Maryland later this week
    The full eclipse will begin at 2:26 a.m. on Friday — that’s when the moon will appear to change color.
    Crowds enjoy St. Patrick's Day at the Guinness Brewery.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Irish music to ... Irish breakfast
    Seven things to do in Baltimore County, including St. Patrick's Day festivities.
    A young boy watches as a unit of marching firefighters passes by during Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade on March 17, 2024. The popular event returns Sunday.
    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.
    Baltimore School for the Arts students perform at its annual fundraiser and performance event, Expressions, in March 2024.
    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.
    A tracked image of the Milky Way Galaxy from Maryland.
    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.
    Irish music in Oregon Ridge. The event is popular every year.
    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.
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