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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.
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.
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.
Steamy summer reading: How Maryland readers are falling for romance novels
Two new bookstores devoted solely to romance books have opened in the Baltimore area in recent months — a sign of the genre's surging popularity.
Cheryl Keffer at her Cockeysville romance book shop, La Petite Mort.
Baltimore’s 51st Pride parade draws thousands for a day of marching, dancing and celebration
Thousands of people came together in Station North on Saturday to celebrate Baltimore’s 51st annual Pride parade, followed by the traditional block party, which was hosted in Druid Hill Park.
Members of Clipper City Crossfit take turns pulling a car forward in the Baltimore Pride parade Saturday.
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that the mammoth Hollywood media merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful for consumers.
The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Washington National Opera sues Kennedy Center for allegedly withholding $17 million in donations
The Washington National Opera is suing the Kennedy Center, alleging the performing arts center owes the opera company $17 million in donations after the WNO parted ways with the venue this year.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Washington.
Hutzell: At 68, I swam across Spa Creek in Annapolis. The best part was the company.
COLUMN | How do you make a busy waterway livable, swimmable? For almost 20 years, the Spa Creek Conservancy has been working to do that.
Twelve swimmers and I prepare to swim across Spa Creek, from Truxtun Park to Amos Garrett Park. That's me on the left.
Maryland Zoo feeling red panda-monium as it welcomes 2 new furry friends
The Maryland Zoo is debuting a new exhibit for pair of red pandas in Baltimore.
A new exhibit at the Maryland Zoo features two new red pandas — an 11-month-old who has yet to be named, and a 7-year-old named Aurora, seen here.
Slutty Vegan is leaving Baltimore Peninsula
A press release by Pinky Cole called Slutty Vegan’s closure in Baltimore Peninsula as a “relocation,” with a new spot planned near the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.
Slutty Vegan’s next Baltimore home will be near, not at, Johns Hopkins’ campus
Pinky Cole Hayes announced Wednesday that Slutty Vegan was moving to a “new location at the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital on Monument Street.”
Scenes around the Baltimore Peninsula on June 30, 2025. Slutty Vegan recently moved in and has been popular with patrons.
Maryland musician Chuck Redd wins legal fight with Kennedy Center over canceled performance
Maryland jazz musician Chuck Redd scored a legal victory this month when a D.C. judge threw out a Kennedy Center lawsuit that accused him of breaching a contract after he canceled a performance in protest of President Donald Trump’s association with the venue.
New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington.
What to do this weekend, including the Baltimore Pride Parade and Shakespeare outside
Whether you want to join a Baltimore Pride block party, attend a food and wine festival or celebrate the Maryland Science Center’s 50th anniversary, we’ve got you covered.
A bubble machine sprays attendees at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
Where to watch some World Cup matches across the capital region
The World Cup kicks off Thursday, and watch parties are popping up across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and beyond. Here are some of the best places to catch matches.
Fans of Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi following an MLS match between D.C. United and Inter Miami in Baltimore in March.
Banh mi and blackjack: Live! Casino wants to attract foodies, not just gamblers
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland’s owners hope Truong Tien, a Vietnamese restaurant that opened there in late May, will appeal to their changing customer base.
At Truong Tien, diners can partake in dishes said to have been served to royalty. A double portion of the restaurant's banh mi, served on house baguette.
7 things to do across the capital region, including Trolley Trail Day and summer concerts
The best things to do across the capital region this week include Shakespeare in the Parks and Trolley Trail Day.
The annual Shakespeare in the Parks summer series will take over parks across Montgomery and Prince George's counties with "As You Like It," starting June 14 through July 5. Last year brought a production of "The Comedy of Errors," pictured here in Rockville's Meadowside Nature Center on July 3, 2025.
Streeter: A Maryland native tried to trademark ‘Hot Girls Read.’ Baltimore girls read her.
COLUMN | Maryland native Allie Rose trademarked the phrase “Hot Girls Read,” which reminds locals of another business owner who tried to monetize a concept she didn’t create.
Merchandise branded with "Hot Girls Read."
The Dish: After 17 years in prison, his next act is food influencer
Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
Locked up at 15 and released in 2024, influencer Douglas White has turned his time in prison into a calling card.
MTA unveils bus wrapped in artwork from Baltimore painter to celebrate Pride
On Monday, the MTA, in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council, launched a newly designed Pride bus that will travel throughout the Baltimore region over the next year.
On June 8, the MTA, in partnership with the Maryland State Arts Council, launched a newly designed Pride bus that will travel throughout the Baltimore region over the next year.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein marries in not-so-secret ceremony at Supreme Court
Orioles owner David Rubenstein got married to Caryn Zucker in a quiet ceremony last week.
David Rubenstein took over the Orioles in 2024 as part of an ownership group.
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