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‘Heated Rivalry’ fandom exposes LGBTQIA+ divide in Baltimore
For some, love of “Heated Rivalry” has exposed the loss of a once-vibrant gay nightlife in Charm City and splintered its LGBTQIA+ community.
Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on Season 1, Episode 1 of "Heated Rivalry."
‘Elevated social dining’ coming to Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building
A new restaurant, Fruition at 135th, opens in March in the historic Alex. Brown & Sons Co. Building. The new owner described it as an elevated dining experience.
The Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building at 135 East Baltimore Street. A new eatery with plans to bring premium dining experiences is set to open in the historic building.
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the "Dawson's Creek" actor who became a heartthrob at the turn of the millennium, has died at 48.
FILE - James Van Der Beek attends the premiere of "The Words" in Los Angeles on Sept. 4, 2012.
The Dish: This North Charles Street cafe wants to talk about sex
A cafe focused on free expression and intimacy has come to North Charles Street in Baltimore City.
Nicole Aikens, owner of Kink Cafe, poses for a photo in the dining room.
Charmed: Teletubbies, an unforgettable bar flirt and a cashier connection
Flirty Baltimore encounters and Cupid’s near misses, written by people still thinking about a stranger.
‘I was really moved’: Here’s a UMD professor’s take on the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX featured a whole lot of pride in Puerto Rican culture and music — and gave one University of Maryland professor a lot of material for his coursework.
Bad Bunny performs during the Apple halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif.
However you feel about Valentine’s Day, Baltimore has a plan
Baltimore is showing a lot of love this Valentine’s season: romantic, platonic, hilarious and occasionally haunted. Whether you’re planning a candlelit dinner, a Galentine’s night out, or an anti-Valentine’s dance floor release, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate (or side-eye) the holiday.
Spaghetti Al Baccala at Love, Pomelo.
Streeter: Mom groups can help bridge the adult friendship gap or create another gulf
COLUMN | Mom groups can be a lifeline, because early parenting can be a singularly isolating situation where you spend most of your time tending to a needy human who can’t talk back to you.
A black woman hugging herself among the silhouettes of people. Loneliness in a crowd. Vector illustration in flat style.
Hutzell: Some parting words on Fern, a winter storm by any other name
Will we remember it as Fern when we tell the stories of this winter storm? Probably not. But as it slowly, achingly melts from view, here are a few, meagre final words to describe what just happened in the weather and beyond.
A man crosses a road on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at during a snowstorm in Silver Spring, Md. at the Silver Spring Metro Station.
Chef in Michelin-starred kitchens hand-forms corn tortillas in Rockville food truck
Saul Zelaya, who grew up in Gaithersburg and has cooked in D.C. restaurants such as Kinship and Rose’s Luxury, opened the Hijos del Maíz food truck in January.
Chef Saul Zelaya chats with a customer from his food truck, Hijos del Maíz, in Rockville.
Where to get chicken wings and other Super Bowl eats in Baltimore
The Super Bowl is the one of the biggest days for carryout. Here are some of the best spots for football food in Baltimore.
The Neighborhood Bird Bun from Ekiben. Taiwanese curry fried chicken thigh topped with spicy sambal mayo, pickles, and fresh herbs.
How have Baltimore grocery prices changed in three years? Our receipts might surprise you.
The Banner went shopping grocery shopping in the Baltimore region to see how the prices of 12 common food items, including bananas, ground beef, bread and eggs, compare to our shopping trips at the end of 2022. What we found might surprise you.
This lava cheesecake is my newest food obsession
At Edo Cafe in Harbor East, customers can sample cheesecake that is inspired by Japan and Spain.
JANUARY 13, 2026 - Customers can sample Edo Cafe's Basque lava cheesecake at the former Chiu’s Sushi at 608 S. Exeter Street in Harbor East. Cakes can be purchased whole or by the slice, and come in different varieties like crème brûlée.
A cruise ship swap is coming to Baltimore
The world’s two largest cruise companies have played musical chairs with their ships and, at least for the next two years, the dust has settled. Carnival will have a larger foothold in Baltimore City than Royal Caribbean.
In an aerial view, the Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines sits docked at Pier 27 on September 30, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
Baltimore School for the Arts closed for days after burst pipe floods building
School officials did not say which parts of the building have been damaged or how extensive the damage is.
Baltimore School for the Arts is closed for the next week after a burst sprinkler line flooded parts of the historic building.
Analysis: By missing out on Framber Valdez, the Orioles risk sullying a productive offseason
Two sources said Baltimore has been engaged with Zac Gallen this winter, and Gallen could be a strong bounce-back candidate after posting the worst season of his career.
Framber Valdez pitches for the Houston Astros in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 20, 2025.
Boar’s Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
The problem was discovered when a Boar’s Head liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria.
An aerial view of the Boar's Head processing plant, Aug. 29, 2024, in Jarratt, Va.
Last weekend’s loss was just the latest blowout in a miserable season for Maryland
At this point, Maryland fans can be forgiven if the losses start blending together.
Maryland coach Buzz Williams watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in East Lansing, Mich.
What to do in Baltimore, from Disney on Ice to a Super Bowl dance party
Whether you want to sing with Elsa at Disney on Ice, learn salsa dancing during the Super Bowl or celebrate the life of hip-hop legend J Dilla, we’ve got you covered.
An “Encanto” scene from Disney on Ice, which takes over CFG Bank Arena this weekend in downtown Baltimore.
7 things to do in Howard County, from maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday
From maple sugaring to Superb Owl Sunday, here are seven things to do in Howard County through Feb. 11.
Monty the Eastern Screech Owl perches on the Howard County Conservancy land manager Tabby Fique's hand, Aug. 29, 2024. Monty is the newest addition to the resident animals on the conservancy's 232 acres.
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