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Is owning a home better than renting? It’s complicated.
Past generations were led to believe that buying a home vs. renting was the ultimate sign of adulthood. Now, that line of thinking is shakier.
Meet the Salvadoran family whose pupusas shaped Baltimore County
The family behind Reisterstown's El Paraiso eatery became the go-to spot for more than just the usual Salvadoran fare.
Marvin Rodriguez and his mother, Maria Rodriguez, make pupusas together at El Paraiso on June 26, 2025. She says her son makes them very, very well.
The many faces of ‘Moses’: Cambridge art exhibit showcases Harriet Tubman in full color
Harriet Tubman is remembered in an Eastern Shore pop-up exhibit. This is the largest Harriet Tubman-focused art show.
Artist Karen Buster, of Bowie, stands with her Harriet portrait next to show curator Larry Poncho Brown, of Baltimore. Buster sold her piece at the show, which included dozens of different representations of Dorchester County's most famous resident.
St. Vincent offers a haven for homeless kids. For one counselor, it’s also a homecoming
How a camper, Isaiah Magruder, turned counselor hopes to support kids at Camp St. Vincent in Baltimore this summer.
Camp counselor Isaiah Magruder, center, with his campers during one of Camp St. Vincent’s youth activity sessions at Patterson Park in June.
Photos: Baltimore region celebrates the 4th of July
Hundreds of people in and around Baltimore and beyond took time to enjoy and celebrate America's Independence this year on the Fourth of July.
Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Friday night.
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor, found dead in his Malibu home
Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his coolly menacing, steely-eyed, often sadistic characters in the films of Quentin Tarantino including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill: Vol. 2,” has died.
FILE - Actor Michael Madsen appears at the premiere of "The Hateful Eight" in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2015. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
What to do in Baltimore this July Fourth weekend, from a Cherry Hill festival to free yoga
Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, try some free yoga or dance at a Beyoncé-themed bathing suit dance party, we’ve got you covered.
Children play at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival in 2023.
From BSA to HBO: Baltimore’s Rachel Hilson seizes the spotlight
Rachel Hilson, a Baltimore native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, is garnering acclaim for her starring role on the HBO Max series “Duster.” She’s just getting started.
Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Fourth of July fireworks to ‘National Treasure’ viewing
Events in Howard County, including Fourth of July fireworks, 'National Treasure' viewing and more.
Scenes from the 2023 Columbia Lakefront Fourth of July fireworks.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s how a cradle of democracy celebrates the Fourth
Independence Day in Annapolis is a highlight of the year, where the city's rich history and modern celebrations meet.
The Annapolis Independence Day parade and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from fireworks to a zumba class
Here are seven things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday July 9, including fireworks, Jazz at the Armory and more.
The Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House as seen in April 2023.
The Dish: Baltimore is a hot dog town. Here are 6 spots that prove it.
It’s the time of year when hot dogs start to sound like a good idea. Try them at these six spots with deep ties to Baltimore.
A hotdog wrapped in bologna, a Baltimore classic from Attman’s Delicatessen.
Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry
Justine Smith, a hairstylist at Aesthetic by Ella, sews-in hair extensions for a client.
Motor House to reopen just three days after car crashed through its front doors
Motor House will reopen Wednesday, just three days after an alleged carjacking led to a vehicle crashing through the art venue’s lobby doors.
A stolen vehicle crashed into the front of Motor House at 120 W. North Ave. on the morning of June 29, Baltimore Police said.
Where to watch the most dazzling 4th of July fireworks
To help you decide where to spend your 4th of July, we’re rounding up some of the best spots to see fireworks in spots across Maryland.
A crowd watches fireworks for the Fourth of July from Federal Hill Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
The saucy, smoky, slow-cooked stars of Maryland barbecue
In the mood for brisket, pulled pork or great sides? These Maryland barbecue joints are set to satisfy, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Wagyu beef rib and sides from 2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park.
How a former prison inmate painted himself a second chance at life
Waymond Harrison began painting during his time as an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. It was a choice that led him on a new life path.
Waymond Harrison in his studio with his paintings, some of which are still in progress.
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue, O.A.R. concert will go on
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue in South Baltimore, a homecoming concert for O.A.R. will go on as planned on Saturday night.
The Baltimore City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
Maryland’s oldest rural gay bar — and one of the last — is a log cabin in the woods
The Lodge, a longstanding Boonsboro watering hole that resembles a log cabin, is Maryland’s oldest rural gay bar.
Jimmy Tyner, also known as Nicole James, center wearing blue gown, poses with several drag queens after hosting an annual Christmas celebration at The Lodge in Boonsboro.
Baltimore’s art museums are always evolving. Don’t miss these new exhibits.
Want to beat the heat and stimulate your mind? These new exhibits at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum and the Jewish Museum of Maryland deliver.
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Black Earth Rising” exhibit features ”Viajando En La Franja Del Iris,” an oil painting on linen by Cuba-born artist Alejandro Piñeiro Bello (center).
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