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    People enjoy a nice day by flying kites at Patterson Park during the Kite Festival on March 26, 2023. (Julia Reihs for The Baltimore Banner)
    What to do this weekend, from a farmers’ market to a pet fashion show
    Whether you want to try cheap local eats, fly a kite or watch animals take part in a fashion show, we’ve got you covered.
    Nowhere in Maryland will experience a total solar eclipse this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to see.
    2024 solar eclipse: How to view in Baltimore
    It's probably too late to make big travel plans to see the total solar eclipse. Here's how to view the partial eclipse in or around Baltimore.
    Nick’s Fish House is located in the Baltimore Peninsula offers freshest seafood, regional specialties, and the some of the best-steamed crabs in town.
    No kids, no mallets: The unspoken rules of eating crabs
    Pay attention to the crab rules and etiquette for the next outing or risk getting future invites revoked.
    Community members participated in a prayer circle held in front of the Patterson Park Observatory despite the rainy morning on March 28, 2024. Redemption City Church guided the community in prayer and hymns.
    How to help people impacted by the Key Bridge collapse
    Here are ways to support families of the Key Bridge victims, port workers and first responders.
    Baltimore Orioles fans watch the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
    Commentary: When choosing between the Orioles and the Nationals is a fan’s dilemma
    With Major League Baseball's opening day approaching, a D.C.-area baseball fan sorts out whether he should root for the Washington Nationals or the Baltimore Orioles.
    Crofton singer-songwriter Brendan Lane will open for Of Good Nature March 28, 2024 at Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis.
    7 things to do: Singer-songwriter debut, Holy Week and serial killer talk come to Annapolis
    You could catch a local singer in his first show at Rams Head, participate in Holy Week or hear a clinical psychologist talk about serial killers. Those are just some of the things you can do in Annapolis through April 3.
    Easter eggs.
    What to do this Easter weekend, from an egg hunt to a movie night
    Whether you want to celebrate Easter, learn about Elizabeth Talford Scott or watch “Death Becomes Her,” we’ve got you covered.
    Sarah Spall looks over a stone wall at Burnside Bridge at the Antietam National Battlefield, where Gen. Robert E. Lee ended his first invasion of the North in September 1862 in Antietam, Md. The battle claimed more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day, September 17,1862, and led to Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    Commentary: Antietam Battlefield need not honor Robert E. Lee
    Removal of the Robert E. Lee statue from the Antietam Battlefield is appropriate when the totality of his life is considered, a writer who examines Civil War History says.
    Ben Zimmerman of Fadensonnen at 3 W. 23rd St. in Old Goucher, pours a glass of wine from the Pendes region of Spain.
    A sommelier picks his favorite Baltimore wine spots
    One of our editors is a certified sommelier. Here’s where he likes to shop and drink wine in Baltimore.
    A cruise ship prepares to depart the Port of Baltimore on Dec 11, 2022.
    Carnival routes cruise ships to Norfolk after Key Bridge collapse
    Cruise lines that use the Port of Baltimore are scrambling to adjust itineraries after the collapse of the Key Bridge on Tuesday, which led to the suspension of vessel traffic to and from the port.
    Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox fans in seats near the outfield watch a baseball game at Camden Yards on Monday, April 24. The Orioles beat the Red Sox, 5-4, in the first game of the series.
    An ode to the center field bleachers, the best seats in Camden Yards
    Come Thursday, baseball will return to Camden Yards, marking the actual official start of spring here in Baltimore. Here’s why you should spend the season in the bleachers.
    The exterior of Parkway Theatre.
    What do John Waters, Luther Vandross and The Matrix have to do with the MD Film Festival?
    Maryland Film Festival will lean into diverse communities with offerings that include a film selected by John Waters, a Luther Vandross documentary, a showing of a silent movie from the late-Black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, and an offering of trans short films curated by one of the creators of “The Matrix Trilogy.”
    Rain didn't bother parade attendees at Baltimore Pride on June 24, 2023.
    Baltimore Pride to move part of events back to Mount Vernon, organizers say
    A 50-person committee chose the location of West Read Street for “Mt. Vernon Pride.” A majority of Baltimore Pride events had been held in Mount Vernon up until 2017 when it moved further north to the Old Goucher neighborhood.
    The 2017 total solar eclipse over Oregon.
    Solar eclipse 2024: What you can see in Maryland
    A total solar eclipse will pass over the United States in early April. Maryland is close to, but not quite in, the path of totality. If you want to see it, you should start planning now.
    The crowd at Camden Yards on Sept. 17, 2023.
    Orioles opening day: How to get tickets and a look at the forecast
    If you want opening day tickets, you may have to try your luck on the resale market.
    The Pride of Baltimore II, a replica clipper built in 1988, sails past the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
    7 things to do: Love history? Annapolis crushes it for Maryland Day
    It’s Maryland Day weekend in and around Annapolis, with 40 museums, historic homes and cultural sites open for free or $1. Or you could catch a performance of experimental South Indian dance that tells the stories of immigrant women.
    A family visits the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
    What to do this weekend, from feeding aquarium animals to a mobile hockey museum
    Whether you want to see country singer Cody Johnson, learn about hockey or go on an early-morning aquarium tour, we’ve got you covered.
    Several blooming cherry blossoms are visible along the water at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
    An early surprise: Cherry blossom blooms have arrived in Baltimore
    Here’s where you can find cherry trees in Baltimore this spring.
    Stepping into Kelsey’s Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Room, it feels like St. Patrick’s Day every day. Enjoy a cold Guinness with some traditional Irish fare.
    Looking for a cozy spot to grab a bite in Howard County? Try these places.
    We explored Howard County to find some lesser-known but delightful restaurants, shops and places to gather. Here are a few hidden gems we found.
    Members of the U.S. Park Police mounted unit took part again this year in the Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade, held weeks before the holiday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days: Get out your green
    St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, so the annual Annapolis parade is almost guaranteed to be the most popular event through March 21. But you could still see an Italian opera, catch a performance of a play or take to the water as a decadeslong journey resumes.
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