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In this mobile library, you can read and play video games
Baltimore County has rolled out a new mobile library that aims to introduce science, technology, creativity and traditional library offerings such as books to immigrant-heavy and underserved areas of Baltimore County, where libraries are scarce and hard to access.
One of the Baltimore County Public Library System’s mobile library trucks is seen outside the branch in Rosedale, Md. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Collecting nutcrackers that look like Black celebrities is my version of holiday joy
Since 2021, my happy place just happens to be among Christmas nutcrackers that resemble Black celebrities.
Columnist Leslie Streeter has been collecting Black nutcrackers since she moved back to Baltimore. She looks for ones that she thinks look like celebrities.
She delivered mail to Baltimore for decades. Upon her retirement, a heartfelt surprise.
A heartfelt surprise by neighbors in West Baltimore to their longtime mail carrier.
JoAnn Dowery walks the final mail route of her 32-year career, around the Ten Hills neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Need a cold beer? Here are 5 Howard County breweries to visit
At these local Howard County breweries, there’s something to satisfy every beer drinker’s palate, from juicy sours to bold, dank IPAs.
A beer flight from Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel.
This City Hall love story proves romance can happen anywhere
A lucky few discover love knee-deep in the crisis of a massive water main break in the middle of the woods.
Celeste Amato and Steve Strickland, who work in Mayor Brandon Scott's administration, outside of Baltimore’s City Hall after getting married on Nov. 9, 2024.
5 Middle Eastern restaurants diversifying Baltimore County’s food scene
Baltimore County is growing more diverse, and that means more delicious ethnic foods.
Hamad Karan, owner of the Halal Boys food truck, pours white sauce onto a mixed platter of lamb and chicken over rice in Towson.
Raisin Bran, stubbornness and love are secrets to a long life for these centenarians
Tiaras sparkled atop gray hair as five centenarians sat down to celebrate their birthdays together. Minnie Styles, Sylvia Jones, and Lois Herron — all 102 — along with Odessa Bass, 104, and Elaine Jones, 105, parked their wheelchairs next to each other and posed for a photo.
Sylvia Jones, 102
Inside Ebisu Mini Japan, the new market in Towson
Ebisu Mini Japan in Towson opened in October, and business has been good ever since, said George Dong, a store manager.
Six claw machines sit back to back in the middle of a large room with wood floors. They are brightly colored and have yellow lights. The back wall features multiple large plush toys.
Maryland has no official Christmas tree, but Annapolis is a good place to start
In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore can’t start the holiday season by lighting the state Christmas tree. We don’t have one.
Work crews from Garden Sistas begin decorating the Annapolis public Christmas tree on Nov. 19, 2024. The Grand Illumination celebration is set on Dec. 1.
A mediocre bartender’s guide to ‘rockin’ the zero proof’ holiday cocktails
Here are some easy to make mocktails to keep friends and family sane during your holidays.
This cucumber thyme fizz with lemon and simple syrup will freshen up your holiday meals.
‘Hot Frosty’ and 4 other stupid TV shows I’m thankful for in an uncertain year
The wars and racism aren't going anywhere, so I’m thankful for the inconsequential stuff I can escape with, like “Hot Frosty” and “Dancing With the Stars.”
Absolutely nothing of real-life importance happens in “Hot Frosty,” starring Dustin Milligan, left, as a snowman with abs of steel and Lacey Chabert as a kind widow who takes him in.
How to get Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security checkpoints
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
With more than 100,000 Marylanders predicted to travel by air for Thanksgiving, experts have these tips for getting your favorite meals through airport security.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Holiday season opens with tree lighting, musical theater
The holiday season in Annapolis opens this weekend with performances of “White Christmas” and the city’s Grand Illumination ceremony. Check out these and other great things to do.
Patrick Byrnes performs as as Bob Wallace in the Maryland Classic Theatre production of "White Christmas" premiering Nov. 29, 2024.
The Dish: This viral, high-alcohol ‘XXL’ wine was born in Baltimore
First taste-tested in Baltimore, the high-alcohol dessert wine has seen sales surge across the U.S., becoming the most popular item for its Maryland distributor.
Maryland company DMV Distributing has two high ABV dessert wine labels: Pigtown and XXL.
7 things to do in Howard County, from a turkey trot to an Irish dance performance
From a holiday bash to a symphony of lights, here are seven things to do for the week ending Dec. 4.
End your Thanksgiving weekend by shopping small and local in Old Ellicott City.
Turkey is great, but Maryland should consider eating blue catfish for the holidays
Blue catfish won’t sit nobly at the center of your feast like a Norman Rockwell turkey, or come with lore like Maryland stuffed ham. It does have the element of abundance, though.
Rock Zang, owner of Chesapeake Smokehouse in Annapolis, looks over a row of smoked salmon fillets ready for packaging on Nov. 25, 2024.
Mamma Lucia da Fausto closes, taking a part of Parkville history with it
The restaurant first opened in 1993 as part of the Mamma Lucia chain.
Mamma Lucia closed last weekend, taking the memories of Baltimore County with it.
He was a cybercrime journalist. Now he’s taking on the bad guys himself.
Former technology journalist Sean Gallagher wrote about cybercrime for years, until — at 55 — he decided to fight it himself.
Sean Gallagher works from his Hampden home as a cybercrime investigator.
Not your grandma’s turkey: Where to gobble up unique Thanksgiving dishes
These local eateries are serving Thanksgiving dishes that have their own special flavor with bold twists, according to food influencer Chris Franzoni.
The banana pudding from Crazy Puddings.
A guide to the best gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes — and inedible ones to avoid
Break gluten-free bread on a bread-heavy holiday with celiac-friendly Thanksgiving recipes for stuffing, gravy and cake. (They aren’t all winners, though.)
The Williams Sonoma stuffing looks beautiful with its firm cubes of rice flour and stew of veggies.
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