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.

Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter released her first stand-up comedy special Friday on Hulu.

After exiting the Kennedy Center, the WNO embarks on its first independent season with shows across the Capital Region.

Freedman’s State Historical Park honors one of Montgomery County’s greatest success stories.

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.

Nostalgia is served up in the shape of secret-sauce-drenched french fries at Marathon Deli’s new Kensington location.

Whether the family is feeling crafty, active or artsy, here are three ideas for creative ways to spend Mother’s Day.

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.)

These are some of the highlight events being held in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties this spring and summer.

Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joined about 200 students at Strathmore, where Young Artists of America put on a production of “The Prince of Egypt.”

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.”

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.

Montgomery County native Eduardo Sánchez is returning to his “The Blair Witch Project” roots.

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.”

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.

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.

You’ll want to book a table for these three highly anticipated Maryland restaurants slated to open this summer.

After its Kennedy Center exit, the Washington National Opera is learning to adapt to a variety of venues around the area.

Rockville’s reality star, Joan Vassos, is raising funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of her late husband, John.

Here’s your guide for what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, including a festival celebrating former Kennedy Center musicians, Independent Bookstore Day and more.