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Maryland Renaissance Festival’s new ticketing system avoids chaos of release days past
This year, organizers contracted a new ticket vendor, Big Tickets, that has streamlined the process in a fashion that seems to be paying off.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival, in its 50th season, is one of Maryland’s most popular annual events.
Baltimore County steps in to keep Randallstown, Dundalk pools open
After decades without free public pools, Baltimore County will take over the Randallstown and Dundalk pools as it works to expand community swimming access.
After decades without free public pools, Baltimore County will take over the Randallstown and Dundalk pools as it works to expand community swimming access.
Influential arts nonprofit Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance is shutting down
The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, a veteran arts nonprofit servicing Maryland, is shutting down after 25 years, its leadership told The Banner.
Locals gather for a meeting of the Baltimore Informal Educators Roundtable, a program by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. The arts nonprofit is shutting down.
Pay to park is coming to The Mall in Columbia
Starting Monday, 120 prime parking spots at The Mall in Columbia will require payment to ease parking headaches.
Exterior of the Mall in Columbia, Md. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
What to do this weekend, including Baltimore’s Birthday Bash and a Patty Griffin concert
From Baltimore’s Birthday Bash to Patty Griffin, planetarium shows and family fun, here are some of the best things to do around the region this weekend.
Patty Griffin performs at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Tinley Park, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
7 things to do in the capital region, from Karol G to wine and jazz
Things to do across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week include festivals showcasing books, wine and jazz, and concerts headlined by the likes of Karol G.
Baltimore librarian Ben Egerman will speak at People’s Book in Takoma Park. He has spent years spreading the historical tale of LGBTQ+ people in Maryland.
How many library cards can a book lover like me collect?
If you’re itching for a certain e-book before your beach vacation, or your kid is behind on their summer reading list, you may want an extra card — or 10.
Reporter Ginny Bixby with a newly obtained library card outside the Courthouse Library in Arlington, Virginia.
Stuck in traffic heading down the ocean? Here are 7 good stops along Route 50.
Route 50 to and from Ocean City is notorious for traffic jams. Here are seven places to stop along the way that are worth your time.
Wright's Market is a generational family farm located outside Salisbury on Route 50.
Heritage Smokehouse’s next chapter? A simpler barbecue kiosk in Jacksonville.
Heritage Smokehouse will move to Jacksonville in Baltimore County this September after closing in Govans.
Heritage Smokehouse was the most hyped BBQ place going into this list. Did it deliver?
Want to help shape the former Six Flags site? Now is your chance.
The team behind the redevelopment at the former Six Flags site is asking for the public’s input on a name.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 — Six Flags Entertainment announced the permanent closure of Six Flags America  this fall as well as its adjacent waterpark, Hurricane Harbor.
Trump set to announce a $22B makeover of Dulles airport that will eliminate the ‘people movers’
President Trump is expected to announce a $22 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport that will end the use of the widely disliked “people movers,” the mobile lounges that have been used for decades to shuttle travelers to and from the main terminal.
Dulles is one of three airports that serve the Baltimore-Washington region.
Maryland’s Rico Nasty says ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ is ‘what the future might look like’
Largo's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature “Sugar Trap” sound and funky blend of rap and rock. She was tapped to create the title track for season two of the video game “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” and joins The Banner for an exclusive interview.
Laurel's Rico Nasty has generated international fame with her signature 'Sugar Trap' sound and funky blend of rap and rock.
The Dish: He sold one brunch empire. Now he’s building another in Baltimore.
Where other brunch spots trade on vibes and Instagram-ready decor, for chef Sammy Davis Jr., it’s all about the food.
Sammy Davis Jr. is preparing to launch all-day brunch spot Sunday Social in South Baltimore.
Captain James Crab House closes for the season following fire
Captain James Crab House, the popular waterfront seafood restaurant in Fells Point, will close for the rest of the season due to damage from an overnight fire.
Interior damage to Captain James Crabhouse following a fire on Sunday night.
Drinking like ‘a Revolutionary’ at some of Anne Arundel’s breweries
The Banner taste tested several beers brewed in collaboration with the county tourism board.
Crooked Crab Brewing, Forward Brewing, Pherm Brewing Company and Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery were among the Anne Arundel County breweries that released colonial inspired brews in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
After its Harborplace store closed, Made in Baltimore is rebranding. Not everyone is on board.
Business owners are expressing frustration after Made in Baltimore, the city’s signature program to boost small makers, closed its Harborplace location and as it prepares to rebrand.
Business owners, including Nichole Sullivan of Keppel & Kismet, are expressing frustration after Made in Baltimore, the city's signature program to boost small makers, closed its Harborplace location.
Hot August Music Festival canceled due to low ticket sales, organizers say
The Hot August Music Festival in Cockeysville is canceled this year due to low ticket sales, organizers announced Monday.
The Hot August Music Festival in Cockeysville is canceled this year due to low ticket sales, organizers announced Monday.
Streeter: The new Baltimore City Trader Joe’s is not the store we’ve been asking for
COLUMN | After years of Baltimore City asking for a Trader Joe’s, we finally get one ... that’s so close to the county, there’s a county office building in the parking lot. I don’t think that’s good enough.
Maryland’s next Trader Joe’s will be in the Anneslie Shopping Center, which straddles Baltimore City’s border with Baltimore County.
Cerrome Russell has lived around the world. Now he’s finding his voice in Maryland.
Cerrome Russell, 46, has become a fixture of the comedy scene in the Washington, D.C., region, but has spent his life in the South and abroad as a Marine.
Stand up comedian Cerrome Russell performs at DC Improv in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2026.
How Baltimore’s Jollof Bowl went from viral videos to a Food Network show
Season 19 of Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” features Jollof Bowl, a viral Baltimore concept that has been called “the African Chipotle.”
Jollof Bowl team from left, Lekan Oketunji, Andrea Kamara-Oketunji and Ethel Kamara on Season 19 of Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race."
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