Wait for it... an Eastern Shore native is Broadway’s latest Hamilton
The 32-year-old Eastern Shore native graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia just as the musical “Hamilton” was becoming a sensation.
Marcus John, who is from the Eastern Shore and stars as Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, signs autographs for fans outside the theatre last month.
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
Opening statements have begun at the Las Vegas trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur. A prosecutor told jurors Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 shooting, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the “one person who has a hard time being silent.”
Duane Davis appears in court during his murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP)
R&B singers Chris Brown and Usher to perform at M&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium will host at least 17 full-capacity events this year — the most in its nearly 30-year history.
Usher performs at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25.
Hutzell: How not to pick a Maryland blue crab, and my search for the right way
COLUMN | Everyone in Maryland knows how to pick a Chesapeake Bay crab, right? There is a method to it, a shared technique. Well, what if we’ve been doing it wrong all along?
A fresh blue crab to be steamed and enjoyed.
Fried Oreos, pupusas and a donut burger: Everything I ate at the Montgomery County Fair
I tried 15 foods and drinks at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, including fried Oreos, pupusas and a donut burger.
From Hot Cheeto street corn to some of the best fried chicken I've had in recent memory, here's everything I ate at the 2026 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on Aug. 14, 2026.
How Baltimore’s ‘Free Blockbuster’ is reviving movie nights and community bonds
The Hampden Blockbuster and a thriving nonprofit video store in Baltimore reflect how some residents are turning to physical media to forge community.
The Hampden Blockbuster in Baltimore on Aug. 4, 2026.
How a Baltimore teen is taking natural hair care education into her own hands
Naomi Boldon’s organization, Embold, is driven by her belief that Black girls deserve to see their hair celebrated.
Naomi Boldon's initiative, Embold, started as a school project at age 16.
Singer Olivia Dean thinks it’s so easy to fall in love ... with Baltimore’s dining scene
Olivia Dean, winner of this year’s Grammy Award for best new artist, stopped by Baltimore Seafood the night before her concert at CFG Bank Arena.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Olivia Dean performs 'Man I Need' on stage during The BRIT Awards 2026 at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Comedian Stavros Halkias talks Magoobys, Baltimore and politics with The New York Times
Ahead of his new Netflix special, Stavros Halkias spoke to The New York Times about growing up in Baltimore, politics in comedy, and more.
Comedian and Baltimore native Stavros Halkias walks on the sidelines before the Ravens’ AFC championship game at M&T Bank Stadium in January 2024.
Hutzell: Banner Book Club explores Revolutionary mystery in ‘Chesapeake Bound’
COLUMN | Annapolis author Tom Guay will discuss "Chesapeake Bound" at The Banner Book Club, exploring research, characters and the Easter eggs hidden in his historical fiction novel.
Tom Guay, an Annapolis musician and writer, is working on follow-ups to his 2025 historical fiction, "Chesapeake Bound."
Greenbelt Cinema rallies community support to confront economic realities
Greenbelt Cinema’s executive director asked City Council for additional funds to restore some film series in a Wednesday night work session.
Operators of Greenbelt Cinema rallied supporters Wednesday evening to ask the Greenbelt City Council for additional funds to combat rising costs and restore some film programming. A Thursday free matinee of “Soul” welcomed guests of all ages.
I wanted to hate Maryland’s newest bagel shop. They made me a believer.
Montgomery County takes its bagels seriously. How does a viral sensation like PopUp Bagels fit in Bethesda?
A basket of hot bagels at PopUp Bagels in Bethesda.
A newscast without anchors? Maryland’s oldest TV station tries a new format.
While the change to two evening broadcasts may be a minor adjustment for Baltimore area viewers, it highlights a major shift in how technology is reshaping local TV news.
While the change to two evening broadcasts on WMAR-2 may be a minor adjustment for Baltimore area viewers, it highlights a major shift in how technology is reshaping local TV news.
The Brass Tap to close after nearly a decade in Midtown-Belvedere
After nearly 10 years and a failed lease negotiation, the Brass Tap will close its doors in Mid-Town Belvedere on Aug. 31.
The interior of the bar The Brass Tap
Baby’s on Fire owners speak out on sudden closure, say they received death threats
Baby’s on Fire owners David Koslowski and Shirlé Hale Koslowski issued an open letter on social media saying that the business faced problems long before a unionization push by employees.
Baby’s on Fire closed July 19.
Which restaurants and spots did BTS visit in Baltimore?
RM, leader of the seven-member K-pop group BTS, was spotted “namjooning” at the Baltimore Museum of Art over the weekend.
BTS electrifies the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 10, 2026.
One of Maryland’s oldest brewpubs aims to fill gap in Anne Arundel’s beer scene
Oliver Brewing Co., which traces its roots to 1993, will fill a gap in Anne Arundel.
Oliver Brewing is moving to Millersville to open an expanded taproom, where customers will be able to indulge in their craft beers.
What to do this weekend, including a Little Italy festival and Juvenile at the Meyerhoff
Whether you want to attend a festival in Little Italy, see Zac Brown Band at Merriweather Post Pavilion or attend a comedy show about work, we've got you covered.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 19: Rapper Juvenile performs onstage at 2023 Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on May 19, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Nykieria Chaney/Getty Images)
Amid overcrowding, Patapsco Valley State Park aims to open 10 miles of new trails
To alleviate heavy foot traffic in Patapsco Valley State Park, officials and volunteers are launching projects this fall that will open access to the Woodstock area, one of the least-used sections of the park.
The Friends of the Patapsco Valley State Park will begin work this fall to add more trails, like the one pictured here, to the park's Woodstock area.
After heart surgery, one of Baltimore’s busiest artists refuses to slow down
Rising painter. Reggae party thrower. Black burlesque founder. Artist Ainsley Burrows does it all from Baltimore. He’s just getting started.
Jamaica-via-Baltimore painter Ainsley Burrows at his studio in East Baltimore.
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