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    The Davis Planetarium at the Maryland Science Center is a great place to take your little ones.
    8 places new moms should visit with kids — and solo — in Baltimore
    For the moms who are tired of making lists, here’s one you can get behind.
    Best family-friendly winter events in Howard County
    Winter brings a season of cozy charm and festive fun to Howard County, creating the perfect backdrop for family memories.
    12 awesome staff picks for your holiday list from The Banner
    Here are 12 more must-have holiday gifts to add to your list from the staff of The Banner.
    8 steal-worthy white elephant gifts in Baltimore
    Need a unique and affordable white elephant gift? Here are eight options.
    I’ve been to 150 haunted houses. Here are 5 that gave me chills near Baltimore.
    Your 2024 guide to the haunted houses near Baltimore worth the trip and money.

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    A Charmery waffle cone stuffed with the flavor "Golden" is puffed wheat cereal and caramelized honey.
    Forget boring vanilla. Try these weird ice cream flavors.
    Ice cream shops don't offer just run-of-the-mill flavors anymore. We tried some of the weirdest ones out there.
    Soy garlic spicy wings at Godakk at Mount Vernon Marketplace on August 15, 2024.
    Craving Korean fried chicken? Try these Baltimore-area spots
    Six Korean restaurants in the Baltimore area serving up Korean fried chicken, aka KFC.
    There are great places for waterfront dining in Anne Arundel County - and they all aren't in downtown Annapolis.
    The best al fresco dining in Anne Arundel County off the beaten path
    There are the obvious places to eat outdoors in Anne Arundel County. Try dining al fresco at these places instead.
    Leah Brennan learns how to line dance.
    Here are 5 great places to dance in the Baltimore area
    Want to learn salsa, swing dancing or the two-step? The Baltimore area has plenty of places to sharpen your dancing skills.
    Orchard apples from Baugher’s.
    Looking for a bite to eat in Carroll County? Here are some spots to try.
    Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni gives his take on culinary hot spots in Carroll County.

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    Ben Zimmerman of Fadensonnen at 3 W. 23rd St. in Old Goucher, pours a glass of wine from the Pendes region of Spain.
    A sommelier picks his favorite Baltimore wine spots
    One of our editors is a certified sommelier. Here’s where he likes to shop and drink wine in Baltimore.
    Paul Butler (left), Jeff Hall (right), and Sauron at Games and Stuff in Glen Burnie.
    How to find, buy and play the best board, card and role-playing games around Baltimore
    Gaming isn’t just about Monopoly and Candy Land anymore — a new generation of board games, collectible card games and tabletop role-playing games has exploded in popularity.
    Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772, and it’s the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use.
    A political reporter’s best tips for visiting the State House in Annapolis
    Check out history and see your lawmakers at work with a visit to the State House in Annapolis, the oldest state capital building that’s in continuous legislative use.
    Train arrives carrying gifts as at a philanthropic event to provide toys and educational items to military families at The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Five things to do with kids during the holidays
    Get the kids out of the house with these activities around the Baltimore area during winter break.
    Creative cupcakes from Cakes by Cynthia.
    Five of our favorite Black-owned businesses in Baltimore
    If you’re looking for places to eat, shop and visit, then follow this guide to some favorite Black-owned businesses in Baltimore.

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    Zeke’s Coffee on Harford Road, Baltimore’s renowned family-owned coffee shop, always stands out with its commitment to small-batch brewing.
    Baltimore’s best coffee shops offer more than a good morning cup of Joe
    Independent coffee shops with with their own flavor and flair offer people something beyond the big chains.
    Cookhouse – Espresso Martini
    Restaurants to take your crush on a nice date
    Whether you're a couple that's been together forever or someone try to impress a new love interest, Baltimore has plenty of restaurants for a date night.
    Annie's Playground in Fallston
    The best playgrounds in the Baltimore area for kids
    Some playgrounds are perfectly fine; others are practically theme parks. This list is the latter — the destination playgrounds worth packing up the car and making a day of it.
    Farmer Stan of Green Meadows Farm shows off his original and sought after Peach Sundae at the Maryland State Fair on opening night in Timonium, MD on August 25, 2022.
    Where to go for end-of-summer food and fun
    There are only a few weeks left to get summer staples such as snowballs and poolside bites.
    Illustration of a woman standing in front of rowhouses that look like books.
    New to Baltimore? Check out these books.
    Readers told us the best Baltimore books to read.