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    7 things to do in Annapolis: How not to spend $4,500 on an Army-Navy ticket
    The better Navy football is, the harder it can be to get good tickets.
    U.S. Naval Academy pet and mascot, Bill the Goat, on the sidelines during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
    In her latest mystery, Laura Lippman — and Mrs. Blossom — blooms
    Laura Lippman, who will appear at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday, discusses “Murder Takes a Vacation” and the importance of Mrs. Blossom.
    Laura Lippman will talk “Murder Takes a Vacation” at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday.
    Baltimore County continues its crackdown on Towson bars serving minors
    Weeks after reprimanding The Greene Turtle for the sports bar’s “Thirsty Thursday” promotions, Baltimore County officials are coming after more Towson bars accused of serving minors.
    Police officers patrol the sidewalk as revelers participate in a recent Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
    I’m as proud walking a 10K now as I was running the Baltimore Marathon 20 years ago
    Twenty years ago, I ran the marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival. This past weekend, my twin sister and I celebrated the anniversary by walking a shorter race.
    Banner columnist Leslie Gray Streeter and her twin sister, Lynne Streeter Childress, at the running festival 20 years ago and this year.
    Vacations, Botox and fancy food: What’s your personal recession indicator?
    No birthday trip? Less dining out? Marylanders talk about their personal recession indicators — signs in their own lives that the economy's headed for bumpiness.
    Woman of color compares price tags and nutritional information at grocery store during economic inflation while shopping
    Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
    “It was destined for me,” the Randallstown native said during an interview before the show began.
    Angel Reese walks the runway during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday.
    Parenting is a thankless job, but sometimes it’s OK to pat yourself on the back
    The point of parenting isn’t praise. But that doesn’t mean we can’t give ourselves a high-five when we get it right.
    Germantown’s DIY skate park is gone
    Hogspot DIY Skate Park was built by neighborhood kids more than five years ago as an escape. It was torn down Monday.
    Skaters built their own features and obstacles at Hogspot DIY Skate Park in Germantown on Aug. 2, 2024.
    Does anyone really like Edgar Allan Poe? Or is it just a Baltimore dream?
    Edgar Allan Poe would have loathed and loved what Baltimore has done with him. “I have great faith in fools,” he wrote. “My friends call it self-confidence.”
    A parade of Ravens marches in front of the Edgar Allan Poe House during the final day of the Poe festival. on Oct. 5, 2025.
    The unbearable heaviness of being funny at the end of the world
    Leslie Gray Streeter is having a hard time writing about joy because of the turmoil being caused by the federal government.
    North Baltimore court celebrates its mail carrier for saving one of the neighbors
    Mail carrier Winni Thompson recognized something was wrong last week with a 91-year-old on her route in North Baltimore.
    USPS mail carrier Winni Thompson is honored with a plaque from residents of North Baltimore’s Village of Cross Keys on Friday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: The fall boat shows have arrived
    When the Annapolis boat shows are in town, it can seem as if there’s nothing else going on. That’s far from true.
    The Annapolis Powerboat Show helps define fall in the city, marking the start of back-to-back weekends dedicated to boating. This year's show will be a little different, as redevelopment of City Dock begins.
    Charmed: A sweet stranger on the water taxi and more missed connections
    These are Baltimore’s almost-love stories, written by those still thinking about them.
    ASL isn’t the same as English. Black Baltimorean ASL is a language unto itself.
    American Sign Language is distinct and separate from English. In Baltimore, Black ASL has its own vernacular.
    Interpreter Billy Sanders joins Mayor Brandon Scott, during an announcement of the city's strategy to address teen violence, including enforcement of the youth curfew, at a press conference on May 24, 2023.
    How Garden Art Party is using urban farming and art to grow a sustainable future
    The Garden Art Party initiative blends art, environmental education and food sustainability through inclusive, joy-filled, free community gatherings.
    Jennifer West works on the Whitelock Community Farm in Baltimore.
    7 things to do in Annapolis, from ‘Annie’ at Maryland Hall to a Blossom Dearie tribute
    The musical story of a plucky orphan and her arms merchant father figure stars Jules Kanarek as Annie and James M. Toler as Oliver Warbucks. It’s one of the great things to do in the coming week, along with a production of “Brigadoon."
    Jules Kanarek portrays Annie in the Compass Rose Theater production of “Annie” at Maryland Hall through Oct. 19.
Sequel plays Annie's dog Sandy, trained by Kelly Litchford of Leverage Animal Actors.
    14 Baltimore-area hikes to free your mind, body and soul
    Where to find scenic views less an hour’s drive from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
    A couple walks across the bridge at Lake Roland Park trails after completing a hike.
    Princeton Sports alumni open new bike and ski shop in Baltimore County
    Corey Adams and Gregory Doda, former employees of the beloved Princeton Sports in Baltimore County, have opened their own bike and ski shop — right behind the old store.
    Corey Adams, left, and Gregory Doda work together inside their shop, Peak Bicycle and Ski, in Baltimore.
    America’s fear is perfectly reflected in the Naval Academy ‘shooter’ scare
    The terror spread by half-truths and careless disregard for the impact after reports of a shooting at the Naval Academy was a snapshot of the American industry of fear.
    A Navy police vehicle leaves the Naval Academy on Sept. 11, a few hours after the Yard went on lockdown following reports of a shooting on campus.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: 14 bands, two stages and the Chesapeake Bay
    Fourteen bands will perform progressive bluegrass, American roots and improvisational music on the beach at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival. Other things to do include Al Green at Live! Casino, a queer dance troupe premiering its new work and the Naptowon Philharmonic.
    The Annapolis Baygrass Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park on Sept. 20-21 for the third year. Fourteen acts will perform on two beachfront stages.
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