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Hannah Yasharoff

Hannah

Hannah Yasharoff covers food, the arts and culture in Montgomery County for The Banner. She previously served as an entertainment and wellness reporter for USA Today, and has also covered food, entertainment, lifestyle and wellness for Eater DC, Parade, National Geographic, Women’s Health, The Messenger, Popsugar, Well+Good, AARP and more. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Hannah studied journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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‘I’m a rare bird, still’: Why Black bird watchers are celebrating their love of nature out loud
Six years after the Central Park birder incident, Black nature lovers say representation is vital.
María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance, is celebrating Black Birders Week: an annual event that aims to raise awareness about and celebrate the Black birding community while welcoming nature lovers to gather.
7 things to do in the capital region on Memorial Day weekend
Join a free yoga class, neighborhood festival, comedy show and more this week in the capital region.
May 21, 2026
“Sally and Tom,” the Round House Theatre’s next play, explores race, power and American history.
Grandma pizza, flautas and a huge Philly cheesesteak: My day of trying way too many Takoma Park restaurants
I visited way too many Takoma Park restaurants in one day. Here’s what you should order at each of them.
May 20, 2026
Tasty treats from Lost Sock Roasters, Red Hound Pizza, Takoma Beverage Co., and San Pancho.
‘Make a Scene’: Maryland theaters celebrate art as political resistance at 2026 Helen Hayes Awards
Amid political division in and around the nation’s capital, the local theater scene spent its biggest night of the year celebrating the arts as acts of resistance.
May 19, 2026
Creatives from throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area gathered to celebrate the best in local theater at the 2026 Helen Hayes Awards.
Lisa Ann Walter hints at childhood in Montgomery County in new comedy special
Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter released her first stand-up comedy special Friday on Hulu.
May 18, 2026
LISA ANN WALTER: IT WAS AN ACCIDENT - Lisa Ann Walter brings her no-filter, grown-ass-woman truth to her debut comedy special.
Washington National Opera announces new Maryland shows in upcoming season
After exiting the Kennedy Center, the WNO embarks on its first independent season with shows across the Capital Region.
May 16, 2026
Strathmore’s concert hall is built for a symphony orchestra to play onstage.
Maryland moves to preserve Black history with its latest state park
Freedman’s State Historical Park honors one of Montgomery County’s greatest success stories.
May 15, 2026
Andrea and Herold Blackford of the Washington Revels’ Jubilee Voices stand dressed as Harriet and Enoch Howard in front of the Greenbury House during the dedication ceremony of Freedman’s State Historical Park on Friday.
15 new and upcoming books by Maryland authors to read this summer
Fill your summer reading list with new works from Maryland authors, whether you’re a history buff, romance lover, home cook, parent or comedy fan.
May 15, 2026
UMD staple Marathon Deli opens in Montgomery County. Can it live up to the college memories?
Nostalgia is served up in the shape of secret-sauce-drenched french fries at Marathon Deli’s new Kensington location.
May 10, 2026
Longtime College Park staple Marathon Deli has arrived in Kensington, serving up its fan-favorite gyros and Marathon fries, along with more sophisticated menu items.
3 fun, inexpensive things to do with Mom in Montgomery County on Mother’s Day
Whether the family is feeling crafty, active or artsy, here are three ideas for creative ways to spend Mother’s Day.
May 9, 2026
7 things to do in Montgomery County, including outdoor movies and a Takoma Park flea market
As spring progresses, there’s an abundance of activities happening around Montgomery County this weekend and beyond. Watch a movie outside. Go shopping outside. Do some yoga outside. (Don’t worry — there are indoor options, too.)
May 7, 2026
The Takoma Flea Market is one of many outdoor events happening this weekend in Montgomery County.
The can’t-miss events through the summer across the capital region
These are some of the highlight events being held in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties this spring and summer.
May 7, 2026
Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at CFG Bank Arena post renovations on April 7, 2023.
How Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz wound up mentoring student performers at Strathmore
Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joined about 200 students at Strathmore, where Young Artists of America put on a production of “The Prince of Egypt.”
May 6, 2026
Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed Broadway composer behind The Prince of Egypt, talks to students from Young Artists of America during a dress rehearsal of the musical at Strathmore Music Center in Silver Spring, Md.
Baltimore native André De Shields earns Tony Award nod for ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’
Baltimore native André De Shields has a chance to win his second Tony Award in seven years for his role as Old Deuteronomy in the Broadway hit “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.”
May 5, 2026
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 09: Andre De Shields, winner of the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for “Hadestown,” poses in the press room for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards at 3 West Club on June 9, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Behind the scenes with Linh Mai, the National Zoo’s beloved baby elephant
Linh Mai is an early contender for the best watercooler conversation of the year, a rare four-quadrant demographic people pleaser that draws in zoo visitors from all over the world and even more people watching from afar on social media.
May 4, 2026
Katharine Hope, a veterinarian at the National Zoo, feeds baby Asian elephant Linh Mai at the Elephant Community Center inside the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Washington.
Montgomery County’s ‘Blair Witch Project’ creator, Eduardo Sánchez, is returning for a reboot
Montgomery County native Eduardo Sánchez is returning to his “The Blair Witch Project” roots.
Apr 30, 2026
Eduardo Sánchez, the Montgomery County native who co-directed and co-wrote the 1999 smash horror hit "The Blair Witch Project," is returning to the franchise for a new reboot.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, including Sligo Creek Fest, free ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ tix
Here's what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, from outdoor festivals to a chance to win free tickets to see “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Sligo Creek Fest returns to Silver Spring this Saturday for its third annual street festival, featuring local food and drink vendors, kids’ activities and three music stages featuring local performers.
All the new shows (and the new stage) coming to Olney Theatre this fall
The Olney Theatre just announced its largest season yet, with shows including “Les Misérables,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “A Christmas Carol” and a yet-to-be-announced Tony-winning musical.
Apr 29, 2026
Holiday performances of "A Christmas Carol," seen here performed by Paul Morella, are an annual tradition at the Olney Theatre.
Olney Theatre is begging audiences not to spoil the ending of its new musical
At Olney Theatre’s new musical, “I & You,” theater staff are handing out “No spoilers” stickers at the end to encourage audiences to let others discover the twist for themselves.
Apr 28, 2026
Olney Theatre’s world premiere of “I & You: The Musical” brings heart, fun and a stunning twist.
I tried 3 of this year’s most highly anticipated Maryland restaurants. Here’s what to expect.
You’ll want to book a table for these three highly anticipated Maryland restaurants slated to open this summer.
Apr 28, 2026
New Kitchens on the Block, a D.C.-based food festival that allows attendees to sample local restaurants before they opened, featured three of Maryland’s most-anticipated spots of the year. Pictured: chiocciole alla vodka from Potomac’s upcoming Italian restaurant, Maurizio’s.
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