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7 things to do in Baltimore County, from an arts fest to Jazz at the Armory
It’s gloomy out, but fear not, the weekend will be here soon, and fun events abound throughout the county. Here’s a snapshot of things to do through Wednesday May 21.
Visitors shop along and walk across Frederick Road in Catonsville, which hosts a weekly farmers market.
Unlike their namesake team, Baltimore orioles are soaring in Cromwell Valley
This is the time of year for Baltimore’s birds – those pint-sized songsters whose bold tangerine sets off beautifully against the green trees.
A male Baltimore Oriole perches in a black walnut tree along Minebank Run at Cromwell Valley Park.
The Dish: Will Pink Flamingo fill the Dizz-shaped hole in our hearts?
Remington has a new tropical rum bar: Pink Flamingo, which replaces The Dizz at 300 W. 30th Street.
Spam chips with French onion dip at Pink Flamingo. May 7, 2025.
Tariffs and labor shortages threaten to crack Maryland’s crab industry
The few remaining crab processors across Maryland are facing sweeping tariffs and labor shortages in an already struggling seafood industry.
Crabpots stacked alongside a marina in Crisfield.
Baltimore’s Turnstile unleashes joyful chaos in the park — and raises $35k for a cause
In celebrating the band’s new album release, Turnstile put on a free concert at Baltimore’s Wyman Park Dell over the weekend to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.
Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell  in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 2025 to raise donations for Health Care for the Homeless.
Trump hush money trial lawyer named acting librarian of Congress, replacing Carla Hayden
Blanche replaces Carla Hayden, the longtime librarian whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from some conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.
Blanche replaces Carla Hayden, the longtime librarian whom the White House fired last week.
The highs, lows and mom guilt of being a sports parent
Life as a sports parent means having to juggle increasingly demanding schedules while getting over the guilt when you have to miss a game.
The history of Preakness party debauchery (and what to expect now)
Once one of the most debaucherous day-drinking parties in the mid-Atlantic, the Preakness Stakes’ infield has evolved into an increasingly tamer event.
Concert attendees dance at InfieldFest during the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.
One of Baltimore’s oldest chocolatiers is expanding
Rheb’s Candies will add a new location in Mt. Airy.
An employee prepares chocolates at Rheb’s Candies on Wilkens Avenue in Baltimore.
Carla Hayden let Lizzo play a Founding Father’s flute. Is that why Trump fired her?
Carla Hayden, the nation’s first female and first Black Librarian of Congress, fired Thursday by Trump, "will remain a Maryland treasure," her fellow Maryland librarians say.
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.
He left Baltimore to prove tea lattes could sell. Now he’s back with his own shop.
A matcha-themed cafe that came to Baltimore as a pop-up in February as getting a permanent home in Remington.
Equitea owner Quentin Vennie makes a matcha drink during the opening party for his pop-up shop in Remington earlier this year.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson shines in acting cameo on ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’
Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson makes acting debut on Starz hit series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson arrives at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY. ahead of a divisional round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Fresh air and flavor: 4 spots for outdoor dining in Baltimore County
Here are some Baltimore County restaurants with great outdoor spaces for a weekend brunch, quick happy hour or date night.
A spicy grilled pineapple margarita and chips and guacamole from La Food Marketa.
Bestselling author Laurie Frankel returns to hometown of Columbia for Books in Bloom
Bestselling author Laurie Frankel returns to her hometown of Columbia for the ninth annual Books in Bloom on Saturday.
Author Laurie Frankel at her childhood home in Columbia.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a free Turnstile concert to Remfest
Whether you want to mosh at a free Turnstile concert, explore the Remington neighborhood or celebrate Greek food and culture, we’ve got you covered.
The Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile is pictured sitting on a couch.
Why Howard County’s power brokers prefer to meet at the Wilde Lake Village Starbucks
The biggest political conversations in Howard County often happen at the Wilde Lake Village Starbucks.
The Wilde Lake Village Starbucks in Columbia is a who's-who of Howard County movers and shakers.
7 things to do in Howard County, from Books in Bloom to ‘The Office’ trivia
This week, treat your mom to a Mother’s Day activity, attend several literary-themed events or enjoy some trivia.
Columbia's annual literary festival Books in Bloom in 2024. The festival returns this Saturday, May 10.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Family concert aims to hook kids on the classics
Two of the best-known arts companies in Annapolis will join up Saturday for a concert at Maryland Hall aimed at hooking young audiences on classic music and dance.
The Ballet Theatre of Maryland will perform with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Saturday during their annual family concert.
Why do we care if 100 men can beat a gorilla?
There has been a question going around about whether 100 men could take down one silverback gorilla. I needed to know why that would be anything to care about in the first place.
Portrait of a silver back gorilla standing in the typical pose on legs and hands
These Maryland parks will require reservations this summer
Greenbrier State Park and Sandy Point State Park, both popular destinations during warm seasons because of their water access, will require passes beginning May 24.
The beach at Sandy Point State Park is popular, and the park regularly fills up on weekends during the summer.
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