Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.
FILE - Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Ceremony in New York, on Oct. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)
The fight to save one of Baltimore’s last gay bars
Many in the queer community have been rallying for the reopening of the shuttered bar Leon’s, fearful of losing a living link to Baltimore’s LGBTQIA+ history. Dozens of queer-centered bars and nightclubs have closed in the city in recent decades, part of a national trend fueled in part by greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people and the rise of dating apps.
Leon’s opened in Mount Vernon in the 1950s and bore witness to many eras of the city’s evolving queer culture. From left, Leon’s staffers Stacey Antoine, Karen O’Donnell, Joseph Leloudis, Damon Wallace, Brandon Gruszczynski, Tina Wallace, Sanchez Sanders, Cade Granger, Adam David Bencomo, and Sam Smith.
You’ve heard of little free libraries. But have you checked out Rockville’s trinket library?
Rockville's free trinket trade library has taken on a life of its own.
Jojo Craven poses with her dog, Halo, outside her trinket library outside her house on Veirs Mill Road in Rockville on Wednesday.
Above all, Baltimore loves its rooftop decks
In some parts of Baltimore, rooftop decks are almost as synonymous with city life as the summer crab feast or a cold Natty Boh. They offer a respite from the hustle and bustle below and an outdoor “flex” space that makes the traditional rowhome feel roomier.
Aiyana Thomas and her father, Dawood, stand on the rooftop deck of their nonprofit, My Fathers Plan, in Baltimore’s Pen Lucy neighborhood.
‘I made this for you’: Local quilt makers honor family, community at the county fair
Prizes at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair are just a fraction of the rewards local quilt artists receive for their creations.
Becky Carr is one of several local quilters who took home prizes for her quilt creations at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
The fall apple-picking day trip worth an annual trek from Baltimore
A fall drive to Pennsylvania apple country for pumpkins, gourds, baked goods and milkshakes is an annual ritual for social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
An apple cider doughnut milkshake from Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., in Biglersville, Pennsylvania, comes with a whole doughnut on top.
Café Dear Leon owners to open bagel shop in Patterson Park neighborhood
Café Dear Leon co-owners Cheolsoo “Charles” Lee and Min Kim and their new partner, Byung Kang, will open Little Ian’s Bagels in the fall.
August 21, 2026 - The former location of Pie Time at the intersection of East Baltimore Street and North Ellwood Avenue. The space is set to reopen as a new business under the owners of Cafe Dear Leon.
Prince George’s County announces inaugural fashion week
The festivities will take place Sept. 23-25 at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrrollton, according to a press release from the office of County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s administration will launch the county’s inaugural fashion week in late September.
WMAR anchors bid emotional farewell as station shifts to anchorless streaming
Many viewers who commented online pushed back against the change, seeing it as a mechanical maneuver that values dollars and cents over personal connection.
Anchors at WMAR said goodbye to audiences this week.
Hutzell: Maryland food trucks launch onto the Chesapeake Bay this summer
COLUMN | Food trucks are going where few have dared before — out on the Chesapeake Bay. In boat-loving Maryland, this had to happen eventually.
Toby Denues launches the Soggy Bunz food boat this summer, after starting with a more traditional food trailer.
Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye and more tributes featured in BlackRock Center for the Arts’ new season
The Germantown arts center will celebrate America 250 with performances honoring national and local artists.
Candlelight Concerts, a growing musical venture by Fever Events, plans four performances at Maryland Hall through May.  The first, "Cold Play & Imagine Dragons," is Feb. 14, 2024.
Inside a ‘Top Chef’ star’s child abuse case and custody battle in Howard County
A Howard County judge has barred Food Network host Eric Adjepong from being alone with his daughter in a ruling the “Top Chef” alumnus linked to a longstanding custody battle with his ex-wife.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Chef Eric Adjepong poses during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Dinner hosted by Eric Adjepong and Tiffani Faison as part of the Invesco Dining Series at The Standard Grill presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
What to do this weekend, including a ’90s concert at Camden Yards and a pickle party
Whether you want to listen to '90s acts sing at Camden Yards, enjoy a pickle party, attend an adult prom or celebrate dogs, we've got you covered.
Pickles isolated on a white background.
Humble, the dog who greeted Charles Theatre moviegoers, dies at 10
Humble, the dog featured in Charles Theatre’s cute clip of a determined pup’s quest to reach the Station North cineplex, died earlier this month.
A black American Bulldog seated among movie theater seats, appears to be illuminated by the light from the movie screen.
7 things to do in the capital region, from a go-go concert to a demolition derby
The capital region will host a free go-go concert, a demolition derby and more things to do this week.
he Next Generation Krank Band will perform Aug. 20 at Concord Historic Site in Capitol Heights. The young go-go band has performed at venues across the capital region, such as Black Cat in Washington, D.C.
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.
FILE - Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026.
Charcoal Korean BBQ is back as Jong Kak reopens after a year and $200,000 in upgrades
Last weekend, customers were finally able to return to Jong Kak, which frequently comes up in conversations about the best Korean barbecue around.
Jong Kak has reopened at 18 W. 20th St. after nearly a year closed as it updated its fire suppression system.
The Dish: Tourists are flocking to this Greenmount Avenue takeout window
More and more, influencers are bringing foodies to unexpected places in Baltimore, like a takeout window with no signs.
Phil Laguerre of Boston at I Love Seafood on Greenmount Ave.
Midlina in Canton appears to close after landlord sues over rent
Midlina, a splashy global fusion restaurant in Canton, appears to have closed after its landlord sued the restaurant over rent.
Midlina
Hutzell: Baltimore has a poop-in-the-pool problem. And pee in the stadium, too
COLUMN | I promise, I won’t be juvenile about this. Baltimore has a serial pooper on the loose. It’s a serious serial problem, and it’s a journalist’s duty to expose the truth. Ha ha. Duty.
Patterson Park was No. 1 in the campaign of No. 2s polluting Baltimore City pools this summer
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