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Gift Guide 2023

Browse recommendations for the best gifts and experiences to give for the holidays, from the staff of The Baltimore Banner.

9 food and drink gifts with a Maryland touch

8 places to shop for Baltimore gifts under $25

10 Maryland-made gifts under $50

8 places to shop for holiday gifts in Baltimore City

7 places to shop for holiday gifts in Bel Air and Harford County

7 places to shop for the holidays in Sykesville and Carroll County

9 great gift ideas to buy in Baltimore County

8 places to buy gifts for the holidays in Anne Arundel County

8 places to shop for holiday gifts in Howard County

9 Maryland experience-based gifts for this holiday season

6 artisan markets around Baltimore to find holiday gifts

9 splurge-worthy holiday gifts around Baltimore this season

7 gifts for the pets or pet-lovers in your life

7 ideas for fun Baltimore gifts kids will want and enjoy

12 must-have gifts for your holiday list from The Baltimore Banner Staff

Help local organizations in need this holiday season

After intense debate, Maryland House approves budget with additional tax hikes

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Changes to Maryland child sexual abuse law could harm survivors, critics warn

Del. C.T. Wilson, a Charles County Democrat, is working on changes to a sexual abuse law he helped author.

Beer and wine sales won’t be coming to grocery stores as lawmakers shrug off governor

Expanding beer and wine sales is popular among Marylanders, supporters say, but many lawmakers dislike the idea and worry it would kill small liquor stores.

Commission files ethics charges against chief Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court judge

The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.

This chicken restaurant made it big in D.C. It’s closing in Columbia.

In 2022, Desmond Reilly's Chicken + Whiskey restaurant promised to bring quality Peruvian chicken to the Mall in Columbia.