19+ hour, 26+ min ago   (273+ words) Emmy-winning television producer and actress and New York Times bestselling author Laverne Cox will be in “the city that reads” next weekend, closing out the first day of the Baltimore Book Festival, organizers announced. Cox, who rose to fame on…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1163+ words) Your eyes likely weren’t playing tricks: That was probably an “Orange Is the New Black” actor enjoying a famous crab cake in Northeast Baltimore, or Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe exploring the American Visionary Art Museum. The out-of-town talents bringing “Bocking…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (346+ words) The Don’t Know Tavern is coming back to its old neighborhood, this time as a bar at Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market. Owner John Leonard, who closed his tavern in Fed Hill in February, said he’s getting all his permits…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (815+ words) Olive branches are generally considered a positive thing. They’re about peace and reconciliation. But this week, a huge depiction of dramatic green fruit, branches and leaves, set off by an intriguing swath of Arabic, was front and center in a…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (361+ words) Festival season across the capital region is in full swing. You’ll have opportunities over the next few days to catch some of the finest local artists and celebrations across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Haven’t gotten enough of county or…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (152+ words) The Baltimore Banner What does 50 years of the Maryland Renaissance Festival mean to you? Grief, kindness and a phone call from Baltimore to Dodge City Who is Dr. Shadyfellow? How Trey Hendrickson can changes the Ravens defense Hundreds climb stairs…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (340+ words) It was late Saturday when a server at Angeli’s Pizzeria in Federal Hill realized one of their point-of-sale terminals — devices used to let people pay by credit card — was missing. Hasan Ilhan, co-owner of the restaurant, wasn’t too worried at…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (396+ words) Live from New York, it’s Baltimore hardcore! In a year filled with Grammy Awards and marquee festival performances, Turnstile will add another milestone to its résumé. For the first time, the Baltimore quintet will be the musical guest on “Saturday…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (454+ words) The Baltimore County Council is considering new legislation that would ban paid house parties, following complaints from Catonsville neighbors about large, out-of-control pool parties during the summer. If passed, those who violate the law could face a $2,500 fine for a…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (472+ words) Orioles owner and billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein purchased the large outdoor sculpture titled “Blue” that was removed last week from the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., according to a person…...