Rep. Andy Harris makes cameo in Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Ali G mockumentary
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, fresh off going viral for his crashout during a candidate forum, has a cameo in “Ali G: Who Iz I?”
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris takes questions from reporters following a League of Women Voters forum at the Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center in Cambridge this month.
Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Patrick Stewart attends the 84th Annual Peabody Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on June 09, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Don’t drink and drive: Here’s how to get a free ride home this Halloween weekend
A local nonprofit is offering free rides this Halloween weekend to help keep revelers safe.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 7: The Lyft logo is displayed on a car on March 7, 2019 in San Francisco, California. On-demand transportation company Lyft has filed paperwork for its initial public offering that is expected to value the company at up to $25 billion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
What to do this weekend, including so many Halloween dance parties
Whether you want to celebrate Halloween with a dance party in Baltimore, go to the opera in Annapolis or attend Howard County Pride Festival, we've got you covered.
Halloween night party in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
7 things to do in the capital region, from a horse show to a drive-in finale
Things to do across the capital region this weekend include a horse show, the last chance to catch a drive-in movie and more.
The Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds, Md. The distillery and farm, which sits on 29 acres of land, produces bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin, and seasonal liqueurs, as well as cocktails, spirits and tastings at the bar. Wheat, corn, rye and barley are grown here to make the spirts.
Do you believe in ghosts? Haunting stories at Strathmore recount the mansion’s history.
Regardless of whether you believe in ghosts, anecdotes about spirits haunting the Trawick Mansion at Strathmore help to paint a picture of one of the county’s oldest arts centers.
Hattie Corby
Streeter: Happy Halloween, hon! Here are the Baltimore costumes I want to see this year.
COLUMN | This Halloween, it would be fun to put some Baltimore in your "Boo!" Here's a guide for some Charm City-inspired costumes for the whole family.
Baltimore Banner columnist Leslie Gray Streeter in a homemade lemon stick costume.
Colin Kaepernick to host book signing event at MahoganyBooks
Former NFL quarterback, activist and author Colin Kaepernick will be at MahoganyBooks in Glenarden tomorrow for a book signing event.
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, from left, San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold, quarterback Colin Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid kneel during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
J. Alexander’s Restaurant closes only location in Maryland
The chain, which is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has 42 restaurants in 15 states, according to its website.
The restaurant opened the Annapolis location in 2023, replacing Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant.
The Dish: Pat Karzai hung on to The Helmand — and helped it thrive
Pat Karzai may seem an unlikely figure to lead Baltimore’s esteemed Afghan restaurant and one of its most enduring culinary landmarks. But 37 years in, she’s determined to carry on her husband’s legacy.
The Helmand, an iconic Afghan restaurant, celebrated 37 years in Baltimore this month. Pat Karzai is leading the restaurant into a new era following the passing of her husband Qayum Karzai two years ago. Pat Karzai gives a tour of The Helmand in October, 2026.
John Legend brings a new album and an ‘intimate experience’ to a Fells Point record store
Dozens lined up to see John Legend at the Sound Garden in Fells Point, wrapping around Thames Street before the 6 p.m. start.
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend performed two concerts at The Sound Garden, a record store in Fells Point, on Tuesday evening.
College Park’s Cornerstone loses liquor license for 90 days after county officials deny plea for pause
College Park's Cornerstone Grill & Loft has been a popular gathering spot, but was found to violate a regulation that it constituted a “danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood.”
University of Maryland students will not be able to gather at a well-known meeting spot, Cornerstone Grill & Loft, after Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners suspended their liquor license.
Owners of downtown staple David and Dad’s to launch coffee shop
Perk It Up, from the co-owners of David and Dad’s, will open in late January or early February 2027 at 10 Light St.
David and Dad's Cafe owners David Cangialosi and Kathy Brady are preparing to open Perk It Up, a new coffee shop at 10 Light St.
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
R&B singer Chris Brown arrives at Southwark Crown court for being sentenced over a nightclub attack in London, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
In Baltimore, Filipino American artists are finally taking the spotlight
After years of feeling overlooked, Filipino American artists working in Baltimore — including Thea Canlas, Anna Divinagracia and Mark Kent Navarro — are making the region's art scene take notice.
From left to right, Filipino American artists Anna Divinagracia, Mark Kent Navarro and Thea Canlas learn about one of Canlas' fabric interpretations of the Philippine flag.
Can North Brentwood revive its shuttered Black History Museum?
The Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center was established to preserve the history of Black communities in North Brentwood and throughout Prince George’s County.
The Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center in North Brentwood never reopened after the pandemic.
Ravens beat Cowboys, charm Brazil in first Rio NFL game
The Ravens take on the Cowboys at Rio’s iconic Maracanã Stadium in a game the team badly needs to win after last week’s disappointment. Follow along with The Banner's live blog throughout Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens fans cheer before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Crab cakes, boba and sushi: 13 new Montgomery County restaurants worth your time and money
These new Montgomery County restaurants offer crab cakes, boba, sushi and more.
Genki Wagyu Shabu House.
Fall flavors abound in these 8 Baltimore cocktails
From juices and shrubs made with starchy produce to spice-infused liqueurs and tinctures, the ingredients in this year’s lineup of fall cocktails are anything but boring.
The Goldbug from Annabel Lee Tavern promises warm and buttery fall comfort in a glass.
Turnstile energizes massive crowd and raises thousands for aid at concert near Washington Monument
Grammy Award-winning Baltimore band Turnstile hosted a free show near the Washington Monument in D.C. on Saturday. Catch up with The Banner’s live blog for the highlights throughout the day.
Turnstile takes the stage in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
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