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The Write Woman Book Fest celebrates the power of literary ladies
The sixth and final Write Woman Book Fest in Bowie is ending in its current form, but its founders say they’ll never stop supporting fellow female creators.
Cardyn Brooks, left, and Heather Brooks co-run The Write Women Book Fest, which was founded to support and give exposure for female writers and readers alike.
Opinion: A Black dad’s reflections on Father’s Day
Being a dad in this digital age and all of its influences on children is one of the most difficult tasks, but if you have patience and genuine presence, then the playing field evens out.
Writer Wallace Lane and his son, Waylon.
These 6 gas station restaurants have food that’s worth the trip
You don't have to sacrifice a great meal just because you're on the road. Here are six gas station restaurants worth making a stop for, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
Carne asada, fried plantains and chips and guacamole from Taqueria el Cabrito in Annapolis.
Thousands celebrate resilience in a shifting America as Baltimore Pride turns 50
Thousands packed the streets of Charles Village for the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade on Saturday afternoon as signs of protest of President Donald Trump and his administration were on display.
Tamea Cobb poses for a portrait at the 50th annual Baltimore Pride Parade in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore on June 14, 2025.
The USDA promised to pay farms hiring immigrant labor. So where’s the money?
A USDA program encouraged farmers to bring on immigrant workers legally. Now, it’s in limbo and farmers are stuck with workers they can’t afford.
Collard greens are cut and bundled at One Acre Farm for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) members.
Howard County adults are (finally) getting their own ‘Battle of the Books’
Howard County’s wildly popular reading competition, “Battle of the Books,” has been a hallmark event for fifth graders since 2008. This fall, adults will have the opportunity to compete in their own version.
Howard Public Library mascot Booker the Owl greets attendees at the Howard County Library System’s 2025 Battle of the Books on April 25, 2025, at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.
Big plans for a tiny shop: Café Dear Leon to expand to Remington
Café Dear Leon, the popular Canton bakery known for its long lines and crab dip bagel, will open a second location this fall.
The popular Cafe Dear Leon is adding another restaurant two doors down.
A $1M public art project aims to illuminate Baltimore’s overlooked spaces
Inviting Light, the public art project funded by a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant, places a spotlight on Station North and Baltimore artists like Phaan Howng, Tony Shore, Zoë Charlton and more.
Artist Tony Shore, with assistance from street artist Gaia to his left, works on his installation, "Aurora," outside of the old Gatsby's nightclub in the Station North neighborhood of Baltimore in April.
Getting fired won’t stop Carla Hayden
In her first local interview since she was fired by President Trump as Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden speaks about the importance of expanding access, not cutting it off.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks during a discussion with historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, on how "to establish and preserve the narrative of January 6th." The event marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the violent attack by Trump supporters that has fundamentally changed the Congress and raised global concerns about the future of American democracy.
Ticket to Pride: Event honors Buster Hughes, gay rights activist and streetcar enthusiast
On Friday, two of the most important parts of the life of the late Buster Hughes will come together as the Baltimore Streetcar Museum hosts its first Pride party.
A photo of Buster Hughes is kept on the door of his workshop by Christopher McNally, who knew him for more than 20 years. June 11, 2025
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a pride parade to an Asian food fest
Whether you want to celebrate Baltimore Pride, immerse yourself in Greek culture or sing along to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” we’ve got you covered.
Colorful flower crowns were a popular sight at Baltimore Pride on last year.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Porchfest brings a new kind of music festival
Eight front porches in the Homewood-Germantown neighborhood will transform into mini stages Saturday.
Aaron Yealdhall is the voice behind Skribe, one of the acts that will perform Saturday at the first Annapolis Porchfest.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Savage Bluegrass Festival to yoga in the park
Events in Howard County, including Savage Bluegrass Festival, Yoga in the Park, Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark and more.
Henry and Ilean Johnson, 64 and 60, dance in between rounds of Midnight Mini Golf at Columbia SportsPark held by the Columbia Association on Friday, Aug. 23rd, 2024.
God only knows what we lost with Brian Wilson
One of the things I loved most about former Beach Boy Brian Wilson was that he was weird. I mean that as a compliment.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12:  Musician Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Will visa delays and border fears keep fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?
The United States will see the arrival of 32 professional club teams from around the globe to 11 cities for the tournament.
Fans fill the Rose Bowl as Chelsea plays Liverpool FC in an International Champions Cup soccer match , July 27, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif.
Oh, Sheetz! There’s a new place to fuel up near BWI airport
Score a free gas station coffee on Thursday when Sheetz opens its first Anne Arundel County location just about a five-minute drive from BWI.
Altoona-based gas station and convenience store Sheetz opens its first Anne Arundel County location Thursday. Photo courtesy of Sheetz.
The Dish: Through love and loss, a new Costas Inn opens its doors
After Costas Triantafilos’ sudden death, his family powered through their heartbreak to see his dream come to life. Now, a new branch of Costas Inn is open at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.
Siblings Pete Triantafilos and Christine Lambros-Shifflett stand below a portrait of their late father, Costas Triantafilos, that hangs in the new Costas Inn at the Maryland State Fairgrounds.
7 Things to do in Baltimore County, from the Lavender Festival to a Juneteenth talk at the library
Events in Baltimore County this week, featuring the Lavender Festival, live music and a conversation about Juneteenth.
The Morgan State Marching babnd was invited to the White House as part of the Juneteenth Day Celebration June 13, 2023.  The Bansd performed a BATTLE OF THE BANDS with Tennessee St. on the South Lawn of the White House.
Fireworks and drone show planned for Baltimore’s Fourth of July celebration
Fourth of July in Baltimore to feature fireworks and drone show in the Inner Harbor.
Fireworks for the Fourth of July are seen from Federal Hill Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Sly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly Stone, leader of the revolutionary Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82.
Sylvester "Sly" Stone of Sly and the Family Stone appears in April 1972.
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