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    Maryland’s unforgettable year in pop culture
    From Turnstile to Tramell Tillman, Maryland artists of all practices had a remarkable 2025. Here are just some of the highlights in music, art, movies, TV and more.
    Is ‘Section 8’ a slur? Baltimore County judge rules.
    Baltimore County Circuit Court Associate Judge Paul J. Hanley last week dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by a developer.
    The Beasley Lane street sign where a vacant Baltimore County owned lot that Angela Coleman is attempting to purchase and transform into a residential hub is located as seen on August 22nd, 2024 in Middle River, MD.
    Baltimore is writing more parking tickets again
    The city wrote fewer tickets in 2024 than it did during the pandemic. Here's what's happened in 2025.
    A ticket for expired tags is seen on a windshield in the Edmondson Village neighborhood in West Baltimore.
    30 ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County
    From a chill PJ party to an all-inclusive night on the town and everything in between, there’s an NYE option for every mood.
    Here are some fun ways to ring in the New Year, no matter how you want to celebrate.
    Drinking my way through Annapolis on the ‘Colonial Cocktail Crawl’
    There are plenty of ways to stave off the chill of a dark winter night, but among my favorites: ducking into a cozy bar for a quick drink, bite to eat and some time indoors.
    The Drummer's Lot at Maryland Inn is where some Founding Fathers are said to have celebrated after the ratification of the Treaty of Paris. The hot rum punch is, according to the bartender, inspired by an old recipe belonging to Benjamin Franklin.
    Expect sleet, freezing rain on Friday after a warm Christmas
    The day will bring clouds in addition to the sleet and freezing rain, so if you’re looking to burn calories on a post-Christmas walk, stick to a treadmill.
    Expect a wintry mix and colder weather on Friday after an unusually warm Christmas week.
    Harford County family asks for help after dogs go missing in Christmas Eve fire
    A family of six is displaced, and two of their dogs are missing, after a fire destroyed their Bel Air home on Christmas Eve.
    Just after 6:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve, the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and several surrounding departments responded to a reported house fire in the 500 block of Flintlock Drive.
    Dak Prescott throws for 307 yards and 2 TDs to lead Cowboys past skidding Commanders 30-23
    The Commanders lost for the 10th time in 11 games.
    The Commanders’ Jonathan Jones breaks up a pass intended for Ceedee Lamb of the Cowboys during the third quarter.
    Ravens’ Lamar Jackson doubtful for must-win game; Packers quarterbacks questionable
    The Ravens’ playoff hopes are on the line at Lambeau Field.
    Tyler Huntley, right, will be the starter for the Ravens if Lamar Jackson cannot play Saturday.
    You probably didn’t win the Powerball jackpot: 04, 25, 31, 52, 59, and 19
    The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19.
    Powerball lottery tickets are displayed for customers to fill out at a convenience store on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore.
    Man shot and crashes car into West Baltimore home, police say
    A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being shot in a vehicle and crashing into a home in West Baltimore on Christmas Eve, according to police.
    A 27-year-old man was seriously injured after being shot in a vehicle and crashing into a home in West Baltimore on Christmas Eve, according to police.
    Pope Leo XIV in first Christmas day message speaks of peace through dialogue
    Leo revived the tradition of offering Christmas greetings in multiple languages abandoned by his predecessor, Pope Francis.
    Pope Leo XIV waves after delivering the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' ) Christmas' day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.
    What to do in Baltimore this Christmas weekend, including WWE Live and Gogol Bordello
    Whether you want to cheer on WWE wrestling stars, mosh to veteran punkers Gogol Bordello or see a new play about Ursula the Sea Witch, we’ve got you covered.
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 03: Cody Rhodes rests against a corner during his street fight style match against John Cena during WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
    Bauernschmidt Manor was built for a beer baron. Now the Essex villa could be yours.
    Italianate mansion with water views is up for sale for under $800,000 in Essex, Baltimore County.
    The former home of Frederick Bauernschmidt, beer baron, real estate tycoon, and philanthropist, is for sale in Essex.
    The top sports matchups to watch on Christmas Day
    This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours.
    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
    A store with no price tags gives Montgomery College students the gear they need
    Montgomery County’s relative wealth can mask the financial struggles faced by many of the young people enrolled at its community college.
    Student Sophia Dizon tries on a jacket as she peruses items with other students in the SPIFFY Closet at Montgomery College in Rockville.
    Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students
    When Nick McDaniels isn’t in the classroom at Mervo High School in Baltimore, he’s running a law firm.
    Nick McDaniels, a teacher at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School, inside of his classroom in Baltimore.
    Melanie Hirsch, a Silver Spring resident, wins ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament game on Christmas Eve
    Melanie Hirsch, an attorney and Silver Spring resident, competed in a "Jeopardy!" tournament game on Christmas Eve that came right down to the wire.
    Melanie Hirsch, an attorney from Silver Spring, returns for a second chance at a "Jeopardy!" victory.
    Delaware trooper killed in shooting was UMD graduate and former wrestler
    Matthew “Ty” Snook, who graduated from the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the wrestling team, and had been a trooper for 10 years.
    Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook.
    6, not 7, things to do in Howard County, from SplashDown Day to Kwanzaa celebration
    Here are seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Dec. 25 through Wednesday Dec. 31.
    Howard County's annual Kwanzaa Celebration is at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center on Saturday, Dec. 27.
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