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    Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
    Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.
    FILE - French actress Brigitte Bardot poses with a huge sombrero she brought back from Mexico, as she arrives at Orly Airport in Paris, France, on May 27, 1965.
    Baltimore cyclist finds joy in collecting lost hubcaps and stringing them into art
    Cyclist Barnaby Wickham has collected more than 700 lost hubcaps, mostly on bike rides around Baltimore.
    Cyclist Barnaby Wickham poses for a portrait in front of his art structure made from hubcaps, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at his home in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
    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.
    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.
    Cardi B, Grammy-winning rapper, spotted shopping at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
    Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B went shopping at Westfield Montgomery Mall on Monday. It’s not as random as you might think.
    Cardi B, right, posed for a selfie with Lauren Luber-Pashkoff while shopping at Nordstrom in Montgomery Mall on Monday.
    Grief is hard enough. The holidays can make it harder.
    The holidays can be a difficult time for people navigating the death of a loved one. Grieving Marylanders say they don’t have it all figured out, but they’ve found ways to find joy in memories and traditions this holiday season.
    The ‘City that Reads’ is reading — more
    A record number of volumes were borrowed from Baltimore’s library system last year.
    A record number of volumes were borrowed from the Enoch Pratt Free Library system last year.
    These are Baltimore’s most-borrowed books of 2025
    What exactly is the “City That Reads” reading? Pratt staff provided a list of the top 25 titles circulated within the last 12 months.
    Some of the most-borrowed books at the Enoch Pratt Library.
    A holiday meal will bring Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ chosen family together on Christmas
    The MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space has made it easier for the organization to bring the LGBTQIA+ community together for events, including chosen family dinners.
    Attendees at the Chosen Family Thanksgiving dinner at the MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda.
    Dashing to a plane? TSA Choir brings joy to BWI travelers.
    The TSA Choir at BWI Airport in Maryland is going viral for spreading holiday cheer with Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
    The TSA choir sings a cover of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" at the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Streeter: The invisible labor of the holidays, or how not to be mad at Santa
    COLUMN | Parents spend a lot of time, money and tinsel on the holidays, which is both rewarding and exhausting. But it’s worth it. Probably.
    With Powerball jackpot at $1.5B, Marylanders try their luck again
    No one hit the jackpot Wednesday, swelling the Powerball to $1.5 billion ahead of the next drawing on Saturday night.
    Marylanders buy tickets at Triple Fam Mart in Mount Vernon on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the $1.5 billion Powerball drawing.
    Robert ‘Woody’ Popik, Orioles and Ravens DJ, with ‘a heart as big as Baltimore,’ dies at 59
    You might have never heard Robert Popik's name, but you've likely heard his music. Popik, who died last week at 59, was the DJ for the Orioles, Ravens and other local teams for more than two decades.
    Robert Popik.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, including a local Grammy nominee’s concert
    Singer Maggie Rose tells The Banner about her upcoming hometown shows, plus more things to do this week in Montgomery County.
    Maggie Rose, a Grammy-nominated country singer, got her start in music growing up in Montgomery County. Rose is scheduled to perform two shows this weekend at the Bethesda Theater.
    Third Eye comics in Annapolis wants to become ‘America’s favorite nerd store’
    Steve Anderson started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
    Steve Anderson and his wife started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
    Times are tough. Here’s where people in Baltimore are finding joy
    The headlines may feel hard, and the temperatures cold, but these well-known and lesser known Marylanders have found joy in blacksmithing, running and beekeeping.
    Dr. Bruce Jarrell, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore, finds joy in his metalwork.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport lights parade honors a life on the water
    We’re in peak holiday season. Here are seven great things to do in Annapolis through Wednesday, Dec. 17.
    The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade embarks on the night of Dec. 13, 2025 for the 43rd year.
    In a holiday twist, some service workers say customers are actually nicer this year
    The world needs less jeer and more cheer. These local service industry folks are feeling the love.
    Couple buying houseplant at counter in plant shop
    Now you can wear your Mr. Trash Wheel love across your chest
    Waterfront Partnership, the nonprofit that upkeeps and represents the aquatic trash interceptor, launched a website on Sunday where fans of Mr. Trash Wheel can browse and buy outerwear, shirts, accessories, stickers and home goods.
    Mr. Trash Wheel is decked out in purple to support the Baltimore Ravens.
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