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‘I made this for you’: Local quilt makers honor family, community at the county fair
Prizes at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair are just a fraction of the rewards local quilt artists receive for their creations.
Becky Carr is one of several local quilters who took home prizes for her quilt creations at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.
The fall apple-picking day trip worth an annual trek from Baltimore
A fall drive to Pennsylvania apple country for pumpkins, gourds, baked goods and milkshakes is an annual ritual for social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
An apple cider doughnut milkshake from Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., in Biglersville, Pennsylvania, comes with a whole doughnut on top.
Café Dear Leon owners to open bagel shop in Patterson Park neighborhood
Café Dear Leon co-owners Cheolsoo “Charles” Lee and Min Kim and their new partner, Byung Kang, will open Little Ian’s Bagels in the fall.
August 21, 2026 - The former location of Pie Time at the intersection of East Baltimore Street and North Ellwood Avenue. The space is set to reopen as a new business under the owners of Cafe Dear Leon.
Prince George’s County announces inaugural fashion week
The festivities will take place Sept. 23-25 at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrrollton, according to a press release from the office of County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s administration will launch the county’s inaugural fashion week in late September.
WMAR anchors bid emotional farewell as station shifts to anchorless streaming
Many viewers who commented online pushed back against the change, seeing it as a mechanical maneuver that values dollars and cents over personal connection.
Anchors at WMAR said goodbye to audiences this week.
Hutzell: Maryland food trucks launch onto the Chesapeake Bay this summer
COLUMN | Food trucks are going where few have dared before — out on the Chesapeake Bay. In boat-loving Maryland, this had to happen eventually.
Toby Denues launches the Soggy Bunz food boat this summer, after starting with a more traditional food trailer.
Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye and more tributes featured in BlackRock Center for the Arts’ new season
The Germantown arts center will celebrate America 250 with performances honoring national and local artists.
Candlelight Concerts, a growing musical venture by Fever Events, plans four performances at Maryland Hall through May.  The first, "Cold Play & Imagine Dragons," is Feb. 14, 2024.
Inside a ‘Top Chef’ star’s child abuse case and custody battle in Howard County
A Howard County judge has barred Food Network host Eric Adjepong from being alone with his daughter in a ruling the “Top Chef” alumnus linked to a longstanding custody battle with his ex-wife.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Chef Eric Adjepong poses during the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Dinner hosted by Eric Adjepong and Tiffani Faison as part of the Invesco Dining Series at The Standard Grill presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
What to do this weekend, including a ’90s concert at Camden Yards and a pickle party
Whether you want to listen to '90s acts sing at Camden Yards, enjoy a pickle party, attend an adult prom or celebrate dogs, we've got you covered.
Pickles isolated on a white background.
Humble, the dog who greeted Charles Theatre moviegoers, dies at 10
Humble, the dog featured in Charles Theatre’s cute clip of a determined pup’s quest to reach the Station North cineplex, died earlier this month.
A black American Bulldog seated among movie theater seats, appears to be illuminated by the light from the movie screen.
7 things to do in the capital region, from a go-go concert to a demolition derby
The capital region will host a free go-go concert, a demolition derby and more things to do this week.
he Next Generation Krank Band will perform Aug. 20 at Concord Historic Site in Capitol Heights. The young go-go band has performed at venues across the capital region, such as Black Cat in Washington, D.C.
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.
FILE - Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026.
Charcoal Korean BBQ is back as Jong Kak reopens after a year and $200,000 in upgrades
Last weekend, customers were finally able to return to Jong Kak, which frequently comes up in conversations about the best Korean barbecue around.
Jong Kak has reopened at 18 W. 20th St. after nearly a year closed as it updated its fire suppression system.
The Dish: Tourists are flocking to this Greenmount Avenue takeout window
More and more, influencers are bringing foodies to unexpected places in Baltimore, like a takeout window with no signs.
Phil Laguerre of Boston at I Love Seafood on Greenmount Ave.
Midlina in Canton appears to close after landlord sues over rent
Midlina, a splashy global fusion restaurant in Canton, appears to have closed after its landlord sued the restaurant over rent.
Midlina
Hutzell: Baltimore has a poop-in-the-pool problem. And pee in the stadium, too
COLUMN | I promise, I won’t be juvenile about this. Baltimore has a serial pooper on the loose. It’s a serious serial problem, and it’s a journalist’s duty to expose the truth. Ha ha. Duty.
Patterson Park was No. 1 in the campaign of No. 2s polluting Baltimore City pools this summer
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.
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.
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