Facing the music: Ottobar in Baltimore ordered to pay $18,500 over unlicensed karaoke songs
Ottobar, the Baltimore’s indie rock club, has been ordered to pay over $18,000 in statutory damages and attorney fees to Broadcast Music Inc. and three music publishers after conceding liability in a copyright infringement case.
The exterior of Ottobar in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Baltimore eatery asks for donations as death toll in Venezuela rises after earthquakes
Almost every Venezuelan in the United States knows someone affected by the deadly earthquakes in their home country this past week, said the owners of Arepi, a Venezuelan restaurant in Fells Point.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - Luis Dams, one of the owners of Arepi, holding some of the goods already donated to those impacted by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown’s barn fire death ruled accidental
The Feb. 24 death of Bobby J. Brown, who played a police officer on “The Wire,” was ruled accidental.
Actor Bobby J. Brown, standing second from left, in "We Own This City."
This app is my secret to $6 takeout and cheap groceries
The app Too Good To Go lets people buy bags of food that would otherwise be thrown away by restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores. The best part: most bags cost less than $6.
David Goldberg, left, picks up his Too Good To Go order of bagels from manager Dria Johnson at Good Boy Bagels in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore.
What to do this weekend, including Sail250 and the Dundalk Heritage Fair
Whether you want to watch the aerial acrobatics of the Blue Angels, go line dancing or attend a street fair or two, we’ve got you covered.
The Peruvian training ship BAP Union is tied up on the west wall of the Inner Harbor ahead of Sail250 festivities this week.
7 things to do in the capital region, including Heritage Days and live-painting baseball
This week’s events across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties include more World Cup watch parties and plein air painting at a baseball game.
Potomac resident Mark Adler uses watercolors to paint a scene of a Bethesda Big Train game during their live plein air painting night that features around a dozen artists. This season's third annual showcase takes place June 27.
Tall ships bring visitors together in Baltimore: ‘A majestic thing’
Tall ships from around the world are occupying Baltimore’s harbor and drawing thousands to the city. These are some of the people climbing aboard.
Ecuador’s sail training vessel BAE Guayas approaches the Francis Scott Key Bridge site before arriving in Baltimore on Wednesday for Sail250.
Dangerously Delicious Pies to close in Hampden
Hampden’s Avenue is losing its honky-tonk pie shop as Dangerously Delicious Pies prepares to close this weekend.
Rodney Henry, owner of Dangerously Delicious Pies, who is closing his Hampden shop.
Black Acres Roastery to close its stall at Lexington Market
Black Acres Roastery announced Tuesday that it was leaving Lexington Market, citing lower-than-expected performance, its CEO shared in an Instagram post.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 — Lexington Market in downtown Baltimore.
Guide to Sail250: Where to see the ships and airshow, and how to get there
Here’s how to see the tall ships and airshows coming to Baltimore starting June 24 as part of Sail250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Ship watchers at Fort McHenry take photos of Ecuador's sail training vessel the BAE Guayas as it enters Baltimore harbor for Sail250.
The Dish: I went to this Baltimore strip club for the steak. Really.
The Penthouse Club reopened this month after a $5 million renovation with hopes that its steakhouse will entice guests as much as the dancers will.
A tomahawk steak and other food and drinks on a table of a guest at The Penthouse Club in Baltimore.
‘Salty’ author talks sisterhood, yacht life and how to write funny characters
Annapolis-based author Kate Myers will discuss her second novel, "Salty," at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Kate Myers recently released her second book, “Salty,” about two sisters navigating a complicated relationship.
Wockenfuss Candies is losing its post office
“Seventy-five percent of our customers are post office customers first and shop candy on the way out,” said co-owner Jennifer Wockenfuss Waters.
USPS will close the contract postal unit at Wockenfuss Candies on June 26.
Former Maryland cornerback Tino Ellis sought love. The island had other plans.
Former Maryland cornerback Tino Ellis appeared on the popular TV show “Love Island.” But he didn’t last long.
Constantine "Tino” Ellis.
Hopkins nonprofit and center to benefit from Olivia Rodrigo’s all-women festival
Two Johns Hopkins University groups will get money from a benefit festival that Grammy Award-winning pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is hosting in California in August.
Olivia Rodrigo arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles.
‘Operation Sail’ brought millions to Baltimore. Sail250 hopes to do it again.
Sail250 is a five-city showcase of international and domestic vessels, military ships and aircraft. Officials hope that Baltimore’s part, from June 24-30, will attract crowds and millions of dollars in economic impact.
The Spice & Tea Exchange in Fells Point hired an artist to paint its window in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday.
He’s DJ Quicksilva’s son. He still had to earn his turntables.
Roberto Silva, better known as 92Q’s DJ Quicksilva, is one of Baltimore’s best-known DJs. His son, DJ Sauce God, is quickly following in his footsteps.
DJ Quicksilva, right, of 92Q, looks on during a DJ battle with his son, DJ Sauce God, at the office of Unruly Records earlier this month.
Clive Davis, music industry star-maker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music, appears during press day in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2014, prior to Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala.
How Ekiben became a launchpad for food talent in Baltimore
Ekiben doesn’t just call Baltimore home. It’s nursing another generation of talent here.
Ekiben Hampden at 911 W 36th Street in Baltimore.
Streeter: The complicated reality of rooting for Pinky Cole
COLUMN | It can be frustrating as a fan to watch the highs and lows of Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole, while knowing as a Black woman that the world is watching closely.
Slutty Vegan's Aisha "Pinky" Cole joins the Season 17 cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
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