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Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it is doing away with the open seating model where passengers chose their own seats upon boarding the plane.

If you find yourself at the sprawling theme park about 20 miles from this year’s Olympic host city, you may wonder what on earth this space-themed roller coaster has to do with Baltimore. The answer? A 19th-century French science-fiction novel.

Here’s a roundup of hot spots that show Maryland has not only mastered the orange crush, but branched off and created a slew of innovative flavors — and even an unexpected alternative.

Many travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport had a frustrating and chaotic morning as a consequence of a global technology outage.

Amtrak has released renderings showing how it would upgrade the West Baltimore MARC station as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel project. MARC’s Penn Line connects Washington’s Union Station with Baltimore’s Penn Station, with some trains going on to Perryville.

I don’t get the appeal of tribute bands. But plenty of people do. There are eight through Labor Day at Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis’ most popular performance venue. Up first are two with similar but unrelated names: The Allman Others on Sunday and The Doobie Others on Tuesday.

Not sold on camping and roughing it? Try glamping in a WiFi-enabled tiny cabin in rural Virginia.

A busy summer season at Maryland Hall could be a glimpse of the future once the performing arts center completes a $5.6 million campaign for renovations in 2025, allowing it to put on two shows at once.

There are three main July Fourth parades across Anne Arundel County — 10 a.m. in Severna Park, 1 p.m. in Galesville and 6 p.m. in Annapolis. Here’s a guide by the numbers, with a nod to a giant memorial flag, the weather forecast and Elvis for President.

Here’s what you need to know about traffic if you’re planning to spend July 4 at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor or heading to the beach by way of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and U.S. 50.

The State Department is testing a new online passport renewal system, which it says will make the renewal process easier and faster.

Summer is a state of mind. Nothing sums that up better than a trip to the beach. But where can you go if you can’t make the six-hour round-trip drive to the Atlantic Ocean?

A James Beard Award for chef Harley Peet of Bas Rouge has shone the spotlight on Easton, the once-sleepy Eastern Shore town that is now a booming foodie capital.

Hilton Carter is here to help: Let him give you travel tips so you don’t come back home to distressed houseplants.

L. Rodgers may have been eliminated on the NBC talent show “The Voice,” but she’s still got a hometown following.

The announcement that cruise ships will be sailing again from the Port of Baltimore comes nearly two months after a cargo ship struck and toppled the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

There are four chances to catch the Blue Angels during the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week in Annapolis, which begins May 17.

Compared with our neighboring states, Maryland has been slow to adapt to the growing demand for safe cycling lanes, particularly over bridges.

Here’s a look at great things to do in Annapolis for the week starting May 9.

Eight opera singers, three judges and $30,000 in prize money on the line should make for an unpredictable Sunday afternoon in Annapolis.