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What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a pride parade to an Asian food fest
Whether you want to celebrate Baltimore Pride, immerse yourself in Greek culture or sing along to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” we’ve got you covered.
Colorful flower crowns were a popular sight at Baltimore Pride on last year.
The unraveling of a former Orioles pitcher
Brian Matusz was once the Baltimore Orioles’ next great hope. How did an ‘all-American’ kid lose his way?
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz works in the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla.
Poppleton Recreation Center gets fresh start inspired by old memories
Dormant for decades, Poppleton Recreation Center, the West Baltimore neighborhood hub reopens Thursday.
Sonia Eaddy, center, conducts a ribbon cutting during the reopening of The Poppleton Recreation Center on Thursday afternoon.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Savage Bluegrass Festival to yoga in the park
Events in Howard County, including Savage Bluegrass Festival, Yoga in the Park, Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark and more.
Henry and Ilean Johnson, 64 and 60, dance in between rounds of Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark held by the Columbia Association on Friday, Aug. 23rd, 2024.
Brian Matusz struggled with the end of his career. Most athletes do.
Other former Orioles view the death of Brian Matusz, from a suspected drug overdose, as a wake-up call.
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 10:  Brian Matusz #17 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals hit a two run home run to right center field in the tenth inning during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 10, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.
God only knows what we lost with Brian Wilson
One of the things I loved most about former Beach Boy Brian Wilson was that he was weird. I mean that as a compliment.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12:  Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Anne Arundel Council to redirect $1.25 million from public campaign fund
The Anne Arundel County Council slashed the budget for Steuart Pittman’s $1.5 million proposed investment in the nascent public campaign financing system.
Political signs in front of the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections in Glen Burnie last fall.
7-run scoring outburst powers Orioles to blowout win over Tigers
The Orioles poured on runs in the eighth inning to turn a frustratingly close affair into one of their few blowout wins this season.
Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías bumps forearms with outfielder Cedric Mullins after hitting a two-run homer in the third inning Wednesday night at Camden Yards.
These guys love nothing more than crabs, beer and Orioles baseball. They made it happen at Camden Yards.
This group has done it for three years, and it started more conservatively than the feast at their table Wednesday.
From left to right, Eric, Kelly, Dustin and Colby enjoy crabs from the center field roof deck at Camden Yards on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Trump booed and cheered at the Kennedy Center while attending ‘Les Misérables’
A tuxedo-wearing President Donald Trump arrived at the Kennedy Center on Wednesday night for opening night of the award-winning musical “Les Misérables,” demonstrating his focus on an institution that he’s dedicated to remaking in his image.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to view opening night of "Les Miserables," at the Kennedy Center, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Perry Hall High School gym teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges
Sean Brooks is on administrative leave from Perry Hall High School, where he’s been employed since August 2017.
Property owner indicted in Baltimore tax sale scheme for paying $10K in bribes
James Carroll Erny, of Baltimore County, has been indicted by a grand jury for one count of bribery.
Photo collage of Baltimore row house in front of stack of hundred dollar bills and blurry image of Baltimore City hall in far background.
Maryland bear turns up in Virginia and gets tranquillized again
A young black bear that wandered through three Maryland counties before being sedated and transported to Western Maryland turned up this week in the Virginia suburbs outside Washington, D.C.
A black bear that was sighted numerous times in Maryland last month is shown in Herndon, Va., this week.
The CDC’s vaccine advisors were fired. A former insider explains what’s at stake.
Dr. Wilbur Chen, a University of Maryland vaccine expert, is a former member of the panel that makes recommendations to the CDC about who should get vaccines. He explains what happens now that RFK Jr., the health secretary, fired all the current members.
Wilbur Chen, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.
To guru Chuck Smith, Tavius Robinson embodies the Ravens’ pass rush
“Tavius Robinson doesn’t get enough credit,” Smith said. “He’s one of our centerpieces."
Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson has played all 34 games the last two seasons, with 58 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
Ravens assistant coach stands up for Zach Orr and appears to downplay contributions of Dean Pees
“I know last year, a lot of people ... were saying, ‘Well, this guy came in and helped.’ No, no. Zach Orr did it," Ravens pass rush coach Chuck Smith said.
Pass rush coach Chuck Smith defended Ravens coordinator Zach Orr on Wednesday.
Hundreds march in Baltimore protesting national immigration crackdown
As many as 500 walked through East Baltimore in solidarity with similar protests across the country after stepped-up ICE raids
Hundreds of protesters march down E. Fayette Street on Wednesday afternoon to signal their increasing distress over an intense immigration crackdown that has sparked protest and unrest across the country.
These cute dogs have a serious mission: Help kids testifying in court
Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban, over objections from Matthew Schlegel’s attorneys, has allowed dogs to sit in the witness stand with children who are testifying in the case.
Ziggy, a therapy dog with Caring Canines Pet Therapy Program, is pictured on Friday outside the Anne Arundel County Courthouse in Annapolis.
Howard County Police officer, man with spear identified in deadly shooting
Authorities on Wednesday identified a Howard County Police officer and the Columbia man he shot during a fatal encounter involving a spear this week.
Johns Hopkins Hospital’s 5,000-gallon fuel spill never should have happened
Johns Hopkins Hospital initially estimated the spill was around 200 gallons before revising that figure to 2,000 gallons and, finally, reporting Friday that it totaled 5,000 gallons.
A turtle pops its head up through the water in the Lancaster Street Canal after an oil spill last week.
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