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Whitman senior sets sights on Broadway in national theater contest
Ryan Sawyer Robbins, 17, is hoping to take his talents from the Walt Whitman High School to musical theater’s biggest stage: Broadway.
Ryan Robbins, a 17-year-old Walt Whitman High School student, is a finalist in the Broadway World’s Next on Stage competition.
How Valley View Farms saved Christmas from Trump’s tariffs
Tariffs have hit holiday retailers hard. But a longstanding Cockeysville business kept the economic climate from ruining Christmas.
Alice Leach, 3, of Pasadena reacts to a holiday display while shopping with her family at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville.
Forget those old classics, listen to some local Christmas songs this year
There’ll always be time for Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé, The Jackson 5 and Tex Ritter. They’re everlasting. But your December playlist isn't complete until you add local Christmas music.
Mighty Mark and Eze Jackson have put out their first Christmas album, "Baltimore for the Holidays."
Damascus native Mindy Miller’s journey on ‘The Voice’ comes to an end
Mindy Miller, a Nashville-based country singer/songwriter who got her musical start at small venues in Damascus and around Montgomery County, previously told The Banner she was ‘on the edge of [her] seat’ to find out her fate on "The Voice."
Country singer and songwriter Mindy Miller
Third Eye comics in Annapolis wants to become ‘America’s favorite nerd store’
Steve Anderson started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
Steve Anderson and his wife started the comic store Third Eye in Annapolis in 2008. It has expanded, and he wants it to become "America's favorite nerd store."
Char’d, a smashburger food truck, plots its first Maryland storefront
Char’d, which has two food trucks that roam Maryland and Virginia, will open in North Bethesda, according to its Instagram account. The burger shop serves smashburgers as well as fries cooked in duck fat.
Char’d, a smashburger shop with food trucks in Maryland and Virginia, announced it will open its first Maryland storefront in North Bethesda.
Rob Reiner’s son arrested after stabbing deaths of Hollywood icon and his wife
The case will be given to prosecutors on Tuesday as they consider formal charges against Nick Reiner.
Rob Reiner at a film screening at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 25, 2025, in Hollywood, California. He and his wife, Michele, were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home.
When Christmas hurts: A local writer explores grief through holiday movies
Matthew Norman, who will appear at The Banner Book Club on Wednesday, discusses his book “Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon.”
Matt Norman, author of "Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon," will attend The Banner Book Club on Dec. 17.
The chef bringing West African fast-casual food to Baltimore
Jollof Bowl, which opened in Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market this summer, aims to make West African cuisine accessible through fast casual meals.
A bowl of half jollof rice, half jollof noodles, grilled chicken, yassa onions, corn, fresh tomato and suya aioli from Jollof Bowl in Cross Street Market.
Times are tough. Here’s where people in Baltimore are finding joy
The headlines may feel hard, and the temperatures cold, but these well-known and lesser known Marylanders have found joy in blacksmithing, running and beekeeping.
Dr. Bruce Jarrell, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore, finds joy in his metalwork.
7 more new restaurants to try in Baltimore right now
From Hungarian chimney cakes to Chinese comfort food, here are the newest restaurants making Baltimore tastier, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
Churros from Riverside Cantina.
Mount Vernon’s big green church is opening up this holiday season
The 150-year-old Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church has new owners and is hosting holiday events in Baltimore this season.
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
2 Silver Spring natives will compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ tournaments soon — including a celebrity
Fans of “Jeopardy!” will get at least two chances to watch competitors who hail from Montgomery County this winter, including one who they may recognize from some popular films and TV shows.
Two Silver Spring natives are slated to compete on "Jeopardy!" tournaments this winter, the show announced.
Sunflower Bakery fills orders ahead of Hanukkah — and trains chefs with special needs
Sunflower Bakery, based in Montgomery County, provides job training in pastry and culinary arts as well as resources for adults with learning differences and developmental disabilities.
Marion Pitcher, left, pastry chef instructor, works alongside Kareem Amaout and Courtney Wheeler at Sunflower Bakery in Rockville.
Pit beef ramen, coddies on sticks: Local chefs reimagine Baltimore food traditions
Baltimore chefs are putting their own — delicious — twists on nostalgic ingredients such as pit beef, crab soup and coddies.
Pit beef ramen from Ejji Ramen at 711 S Central Ave.
Get the ’26 calendars out: Artscape, other Baltimore festival dates set
Mayor Brandon Scott announced the dates Thursday for some of Baltimore’s biggest festivals taking place next year, including Artscape and AFRAM.
Mayor Brandon Scott announces the 2026 dates for the City of Baltimore’s major festivals and citywide special events. Scott said the Charm City Live festival “holds special significance” because he met his wife there and also named their son after the event.
She grew up singing in Damascus. Now she could make it to the finale of ‘The Voice.’
Mindy Miller, who could be headed to the season finale of "The Voice," got her start as a singer/songwriter at The Music Cafe in Damascus.
Country singer and songwriter Mindy Miller
Spike Gjerde to open tapas bar in former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon
Celebrity chef Spike Gjerde will open Bar Dalí, a Spanish-style tapas bar, in the basement of the former Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon.
Woodberry Kitchen owner Spike Gjerde is photographed at Woodberry Kitchen on July 10, 2024.
Maryland farms expect relief from new wage rule, but their workers may pay the price
A new Labor Department rule may provide some relief to farms and help stabilize food prices long-term, but labor advocates say it exploits workers.
A combine harvests corn at sunset on the eastern shore near Easton.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport lights parade honors a life on the water
We’re in peak holiday season. Here are seven great things to do in Annapolis through Wednesday, Dec. 17.
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade embarks on the night of Dec. 13, 2025 for the 43rd year.
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