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Old Ellicott City’s eggplant and peach sculptures went to court. They won.
A Howard County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of allowing the eggplant and peach statues to remain on Main Street in Old Ellicott City.
The peach sculpture by Jan Kirsh at Georgia Grace Cafe on Main Street in Ellicott City in 2025.
What AFRAM means to Baltimore, through 3 generations
These AFRAM attendees remember their experiences, both personal and professional, at the annual Baltimore festival.
From left, Jazmin Lovett, Rosa Pryor-Trusty and Akio Evans share their personal AFRAM stories.
The best Baltimore-area bars to watch the World Cup
Baltimore was snubbed for the World Cup, but that’s not stopping local bars from embracing the most popular tournament on the planet.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Team USA players participate during a training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup at Great Sports Park on June 10, 2026 in Irvine, California.
The Wren, named a top restaurant by New York Times and Bon Appétit, is up for sale
The $1.25 million listing price for The Wren includes the liquor license, furniture and fixtures, and name of the Fells Point pub.
An antique clock from Liverpool is seen behind the bar at The Wren.
Before you hit the sand in Ocean City, know the rules to follow and penalties to avoid
Here are the big things officials want you to keep in mind (besides remembering to pack your sunscreen) when you head to the shore this summer.
Tourists crowd Ocean City’s boardwalk ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Streeter: The parenting advice more Black men need to hear
COLUMN | This Father’s Day, I want to give a virtual hug to the Black dads out there, working hard even as the world seems out to get them. Take a load off, man.
June 8, 2026 - Jeffrey Scruggs and Kyra Harris, are part of an initiative called Kickback with Kings that is a celebration of Black men and addresses the issues surrounding Black fatherhood.
What to do this Juneteenth weekend, including AFRAM and a Father’s Day barbecue
Whether you want to celebrate 50 years of AFRAM, watch an Indian opera or celebrate Father’s Day with pulled pork and a Guinness, we’ve got you covered.
Cali Leahy, 40, dances at AFRAM Juneteenth Festival on June 17, 2023 at Druid Hill Park. This is the first official Baltimore Club Music Day.
7 things to do in the capital region, including Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations
Here’s what to do in the capital region, including Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations, a music festival, a comedy show and free yoga.
The Annual Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival returns to Potomac this Friday for a day full of celebrations across the area.
Columbia residents riled up about proposal to turn one of its 23 pools into a splash park
A Columbia Association executive proposed turning one of the community’s 23 neighborhood pools into a splash park, sparking one of the most heated debates of 2026.
A Columbia Association executive proposed turning one of the community’s 23 neighborhood pools into a splash park, sparking one of the most heated debates of 2026.
Mount Vernon farmers market to open June 25 as Eddie’s remains in limbo
The weekly Mount Vernon Farmers Market opens at 100 W. Eager St. on June 25.
Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Organizers say locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, meats and more will be available at the new farmers market.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s leader to retire this year
Terri Lee Freeman, president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, will retire later this year, the downtown museum announced Wednesday.
Terri Lee Freeman poses for a portrait in front of the Reginald F Lewis Museum on September 27, 2023. The museum plans to erect a memorial and debut an exhibit dedicated to the history of lynching in Maryland.
The Dish: Many restaurateurs love ChatGPT. Many diners don’t.
AI use has exploded across industries, but its adoption in the food world appears fraught with controversy as customers and others speak out against it.
PJ's Coffee owner Yagnesh Mehta used ChatGPT to design a Mother's Day promotion for his cafe, as well as a flyer advertising it.
As AFRAM hits 50, Baltimore’s celebration of Black culture is a tale of resiliency
While dates and venues changed, with varying degrees of success, Baltimore’s commitment to honoring Black history and culture at AFRAM never wavered.
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Description: Afro-American (AFRAM) Exposition, Charles Center and Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore MD

Date: August 6-7, 1977
Was Bigfoot in Baltimore County? 50 years ago, residents say they spotted Sasquatch.
Joshua Bell is obsessed with Bigfoot. Wouldn’t you be if the Sasquatch was spotted in your neighborhood?
Joshua Bell outside a pumping station where there was a Bigfoot sighting by a married couple in 1976 in Middle River.
The song goes on: The 8x10 music venue will continue under new ownership
The 8x10 was set to shut down at the end of June — until new owners Rising Sun Presents from Pennsylvania stepped in.
The 8x10, a concert venue in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, announced it will be closing on June 30, 2026.
The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
Listeria fears prompt Maryland dairy company to recall all cheese products
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers that all of Clover Hill Dairy’s cheeses are being recalled after possible listeria contamination.
The Maryland Department of Health announced today an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products.
7 LGBTQ-owned restaurants, cafes and sweet spots around Baltimore to visit all year long
In honor of Pride, here are a few spots owned and operated by members of the LGBTQ+ community around Baltimore that Chris Franzoni says are worth a visit.
The orange dreamsicle Dole Whip twist from Bmore Licks.
This John Waters interview has been edited for readability — but perhaps not human decency
What can you ask John Waters in 15 minutes? I went for broke: His films, plane etiquette, his death row meal, his obituary and much, much more.
Baltimore’s John Waters, at 80, is staying plenty busy, acting in “American Horror Story” and performing live on stage across the country.
Hutzell: Who do you trust to find the truth about Wes Moore’s story?
COLUMN | Armstrong Williams says truth is self-evident. Comparing The Sun's coverage of Wes Moore's military record with reporting by The Banner's Lee O. Sanderlin suggests it's far more complicated.
Armstrong Williams, co-owner of The Sun and a longtime conservative columnist, talks about truth at a June 8, 2026 seminar at Towson University.
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