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A holiday meal will bring Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ chosen family together on Christmas
The MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space has made it easier for the organization to bring the LGBTQIA+ community together for events, including chosen family dinners.
Attendees at the Chosen Family Thanksgiving dinner at the MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda.
Dietitians say enjoy holiday foods, but be disciplined and strategic to avoid weight gain
Dietitians and health experts share tactics to reduce calorie intake and prevent weight gain during the holidays.
Dashing to a plane? TSA Choir brings joy to BWI travelers.
The TSA Choir at BWI Airport in Maryland is going viral for spreading holiday cheer with Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
The TSA choir sings a cover of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" at the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
James Ransone’s wife shares message about late husband: ‘We are forever’
“I told you I have loved you 1000 times before and I know I will love you again,” Jamie McPhee posted on social media.
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 23:  Actor James Ransone from "Tangerine" poses for a portrait at the Village at the Lift Presented by McDonald's McCafe during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2015 in Park City, Utah.
How to get your hands on the new secret menu item at Caruso’s Grocery
Crispy, gooey mozzarella sticks aren’t on the menu at Caruso’s Grocery, but they should be on your table.
Caruso’s Grocery in North Bethesda has a new secret menu item: mozzarella sticks.
Where to get the best vegetarian food in Baltimore
Baltimore may be known for its seafood, but the city is rife with options for vegetarians, vegans and those dabbling in plant-based eating.
Underground Pizza Baltimore offers a ton of options for any vegetarian.
Streeter: The invisible labor of the holidays, or how not to be mad at Santa
COLUMN | Parents spend a lot of time, money and tinsel on the holidays, which is both rewarding and exhausting. But it’s worth it. Probably.
James Ransone, who played Ziggy on ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46
James Ransone “committed not only to the work but to the camaraderie that turns every good film production into something familial and caring,” said David Simon, creator of “The Wire.”
Cast member James Ransone arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "It: Chapter 2" at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday, August 26, 2019.
With Powerball jackpot at $1.5B, Marylanders try their luck again
No one hit the jackpot Wednesday, swelling the Powerball to $1.5 billion ahead of the next drawing on Saturday night.
Marylanders buy tickets at Triple Fam Mart in Mount Vernon on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the $1.5 billion Powerball drawing.
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ stars have ‘very little money,’ prosecutor alleges
Wendy and Eddie Osefo of “The Real Housewives of Potomac” actually “have very little money,” a Maryland state prosecutor told a Carroll County judge Friday.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC -- Episode 1001 -- Pictured: Wendy Osefo
Robert ‘Woody’ Popik, Orioles and Ravens DJ, with ‘a heart as big as Baltimore,’ dies at 59
You might have never heard Robert Popik's name, but you've likely heard his music. Popik, who died last week at 59, was the DJ for the Orioles, Ravens and other local teams for more than two decades.
Robert Popik.
The Maryland governor’s mansion is more artful these days. Thank the first lady.
First Lady Dawn Moore gives a tour of the Government House in Annapolis, where she’s expanding the conversation around Maryland art and artists one work at a time.
First Lady Dawn Moore aimed to infuse the historic Government House with modernity while honoring its history.
Actors double as pro wrestlers in a kinetic show that’s part Shakespeare, part spandex
Flying V Theatre, which will put on “Fighter Fantasy” at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on Dec. 20, blends the sport and theatricality of adults in spandex.
Filipinot Grigio, left, tries to submit “The World Famous” Cheeseburger at Flying V Theatre's "Double Dash II" on May 31, 2025. The two will appear at the nonprofit's "Fighter Fantasy" on Dec. 20 at Silver Spring Black Box Theatre.
Do we need more hot chicken? A meditation on poultry and pain
If Thursday’s opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Rockville is any indicator, another hot chicken place doing it well doesn’t hurt.
A lite mild and mild chicken tender meal with fries from Dave’s Hot Chicken in Rockville.
Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename DC arts institution to Trump-Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump’s handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said.
President Donald Trump tours the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Monday, March 17, 2025.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including ‘Wicked’ and Jonas Brothers live
Whether you want to see “Wicked” on stage, sing along to the Jonas Brothers at CFG Bank Arena or shop local at a holiday market in Hampden, we’ve got you covered.
Jessie Davidson (left, as Elphaba) and Zoe Jensen (Glinda) star in the national tour of “Wicked,” which runs at the Hippodrome Theatre through Jan. 11.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a Kwanzaa market to an ugly sweater party
From Howard County’s first Kwanzaa market to an ugly sweater party, here are seven things to do Dec. 18-24.
The more hideous the sweater the better at GameOn bar + arcade's annual ugly sweater party, shown here in 2024.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, including a local Grammy nominee’s concert
Singer Maggie Rose tells The Banner about her upcoming hometown shows, plus more things to do this week in Montgomery County.
Maggie Rose, a Grammy-nominated country singer, got her start in music growing up in Montgomery County. Rose is scheduled to perform two shows this weekend at the Bethesda Theater.
7 things to do in Annapolis: 40 years later, this ‘Messiah’ has more magic to offer
Of all the community arts performances in Annapolis over the holidays, none may be more unique than Live Arts Maryland's performance of Handel's Messiah in one of the city's oldest churches.
J. Ernest Green leads the Annapolis Chorale and Annapolis Chamber Orchestra in a performance of "Messiah" at St. Anne's Episcopal Church.
Streeter: The pressure — and honor — of being the macaroni and cheese maker in a Black family
COLUMN | I had rejected my inheritance of macaroni and cheese. This holiday season, I’m proud to have reclaimed it.
Leslie Gray Streeter forks a scoop of her freshly baked mac and cheese in Baltimore.
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