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Streeter: As a public-school parent, I thought kids had too much time off. Was I wrong?
It seems, as a parent, that Baltimore City Public School kids have too much time off. Some educators tried to set me straight.
Children sled down the hill at Wyman Park Dell on the morning after the first lasting snowfall of the winter, in Baltimore, MD on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Oscars 2026 recap: A Maryland singer shines on Hollywood’s biggest night
Several artists with Maryland ties contributed to Oscar-winning films, while others performed during Sunday’s live Academy Awards broadcast.
From left to right: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna perform onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.
A new cereal bar brings nostalgia and viral treats to downtown Baltimore
Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar transforms a breakfast standard into over-the-top milkshakes, waffles and desserts at its new North Charles Street location.
The interior wall of Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar, located at 333 N. Charles St.
I ate a dozen bowls of pho across Montgomery County. Here are the best.
The best bowls of pho in Montgomery County showcase traditional techniques and chart the evolution of the beloved Vietnamese noodle soup.
A customer eats a bowl of brisket pho at PhoWheels in Burtonsville.
Baltimore bar owner stars in Netflix reality show ‘Age of Attraction’
In a reality dating show where age is just a number, 38-year-old Andrew Wheeler, a Federal Hill bar owner, makes his Netflix debut.
Andrew Wheeler, left, and Libby Vodicka in episode 103 of "Age of Attraction."
‘A shock’: Baltimore’s Merritt Gallery is closing after more than 40 years
Sisters and business partners Merritt Miller and Rachel Rubin will close Baltimore’s Merritt Gallery & Renaissance Fine Arts in early summer.
A visitor looks at a painting by Hunt Slonem inside Merritt Gallery and Renaissance Fine Arts in Baltimore’s Village of Cross Keys.
Mom’s Organic Market in Hampden closed due to rodent infestation
A sign from the Baltimore City Health Department was on the door Thursday morning, noting Mom’s Organic Market in Hampden was closed due to a violation.
A sign in the door of Mom's Organic Market at the Rotunda in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood shows a notice the shop was closed for a rodent infestation.
On Friday the 13th, tattoo parlors lean in to impulse: ‘It’s like a ritual for people’
Tattoo parlors around the country will sell flash designs — tattoos that are predrawn, not custom creations — at discounted prices.
Tattoo parlors across the Baltimore region will sell flash designs at discounted prices as part of a long-running tradition for Friday the 13th.
Meet the Marylanders competing against each other at the Oscars
There’s a Montgomery County showdown at the Oscars, where MoCo’s Natalie Portman and Jared Bush are competing against each other in the animated feature film category. Here are the other Marylanders who could win an Academy Award on Sunday.
Natalie Portman and Jared Bush are both associated with nominations for Best Animated Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Angel Du$t’s deep influence on Baltimore music extends beyond sound
Lead singer Justice Tripp can feel his status as an elder statesman in hardcore but isn’t interested in centering himself in the conversation: “That’s the beauty of hardcore. It’s not about an individual.”
Angel Du$t frontman Justice Tripp, center, hands the mic to a fan during a free show at Baltimore Soundstage last month.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room plans to close at the end of March
This Harbor East eatery will close March 26, becoming the latest Oceanaire location to shutter as the struggling nationwide chain attempts to find its feet.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 801 Aliceanna Street near Harbor Point in Baltimore.
Is Germantown’s Rei Ami headed toward a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel?
Rei Ami, a Gaithersburg native, is having a huge week, performing at the Oscars, receiving Billboard's Woman of the Year award and having “KPop Demon Hunters” get picked up for a sequel.
Rei Ami, winner of the Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," poses in the press room during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
Why some Maryland grocery stores sell beer and wine, but most don’t
Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores. Here’s why.
Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. that don’t allow beer and wine sales in most grocery stores.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including St. Patrick’s Day events
Whether you want to attend the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, see a rising artist’s works or celebrate trailblazing civil engineer Olive Dennis, we've got you covered.
Bag pipe players play traditional Irish music while they march down Pratt St. in the annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Baltimore City, MD., on March 12, 2023.
7 things to do in Howard County: St. Patrick’s Day edition
Here’s a look at seven things to do in Howard County during the week of March 12-18. The theme is St. Patrick’s Day.
Stepping into Kelsey’s Restaurant, Irish Pub & Banquet Hall it feels like St. Patrick's Day every day. Enjoy a cold Guinness with some traditional Irish fare.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Green Beer Races extend St. Patrick’s celebration
Annapolis takes its second bite of the shamrock this weekend with more events tied to Irish culture and St. Patrick’s Day. There are days more of music, dance, food, drink and fun.
The Eastport Democratic Club Green Beer Race takes place on Saturday, March 9 in Annapolis.
7 things to do in Montgomery County this week, including a comedy festival and St. Patrick’s Day parties
Here are your best options this week in Montgomery County, Maryland, including a comedy festival, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and a day hike.
Jamar Hall performs at the 2025 SPRING! Comedy Festival in Silver Spring.
Family behind Herman’s Bakery ‘choose life,’ plan to close Dundalk landmark after decades
Herman’s Bakery, a landmark that has operated for more than six decades in Dundalk, plans to close on March 31.
Larry Desantis prepares baked goods inside of Herman's Bakery, in Dundalk on March 28, 2024.
From Issa Rae to Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe attracts celebs to Baltimore for ‘trinity’
Since arriving in Baltimore to debut her play “trinity,” Lena Waithe has put her Hollywood Rolodex to work.
Lena Waithe, left, and actress Issa Rae hang out at the “trinity” after-party at Bloom’s in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 2026.
25 years in, Baltimore’s Wide Angle Youth Media has many more stories to tell
Baltimore arts nonprofit Wide Angle Youth Media, which educates and trains city students in media, has ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond.
Baltimore arts nonprofit Wide Angle Youth Media, which educates and trains city students in media, has ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond.
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