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Kerry Graham on taking the time to grieve, even when others have moved on.

The sounds of discovery were supplemented by the tinkering of droid building and whooshing of the Millennium Falcon as parents and their Padawans gathered for a Jedi Academy event, part of the Maryland Science Center’s May the Fourth activities.

Kerry Graham argues that restricting books limits our access to think for ourselves.

Wallace Lane reflects on his complex relationship with guns.

Wallace Lane once bought the girl the wrong gift and it jaded him on the holiday of love. But now he's willing to give it another chance.

Wallace Lane explains why meatballs are an essential part of any celebration.

Who is the person behind the ‘RLong’ graffiti tag painted all over the Baltimore region? The Baltimore Banner tracked down some theories — and here’s what we discovered.

January is when I refocus and cleanse my social media platforms.

Check out history and see your lawmakers at work with a visit to the State House in Annapolis, the oldest state capital building that’s in continuous legislative use.

Before I launch myself into what’s next, I need to look back at how major life challenges changed not just my realities, but also my priorities.

After the September killing of his friend and co-founder, Sherrod Davis is finding comfort in keeping their shared dream alive.

Thai Restaurant on Greenmount Avenue’s sudden closure confused long-time customers and local leaders. The 43-year-old eatery is leaving, but not for the reasons you might think.

Attorneys’ letters signal a truce to the six-year battle in federal court in Baltimore over franchise rights

I don’t put Christmas decorations up this year. Nor do I dread the day itself. I just want it to slip by, a whisper of whatever it will be — horrible or even happy.

Wallace Lane was reminded that teachers are role models and the meaning of the Gen X phrase, “having motion.”

A former teacher remembers what it was like being in the classroom a week after 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012.

Frank and Caroline LaPere plan to keep Pava's memory alive.

All Time Low, a rock band from Towson, landed an NFL stage for a New Year's Eve gig – the halftime show at the Ravens' game against the Miami Dolphins.

A long overdue library rental was finally returned to the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s central branch on Cathedral Street.

Research speaks to what I’ve been lucky enough to witness and personally enjoy again and again. Reading books gives us glimpses into the lives of strangers, makes us more empathetic.