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    Holiday lights illuminate Inner West Street in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Midnight Madness celebrates small-town holidays
    Midnight Madness is back with three nights of late shopping in downtown Annapolis this month. It’s one of seven great things to do in the coming week.
    Tree lightings and holiday markets are opening in Baltimore County this weekend.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County this week: Tree lightings and holiday markets
    There are plenty of holiday-themed events to kick off the season, from food markets to Christmas tree farm visits.
    Columnist Leslie Streeter has been collecting Black nutcrackers since she moved back to Baltimore. She looks for ones that she thinks look like celebrities.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.

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    Sylvia Jones, 102
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Patrick Byrnes performs as as Bob Wallace in the Maryland Classic Theatre production of "White Christmas" premiering Nov. 29, 2024.
    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.
    Sean Gallagher works from his Hampden home as a cybercrime investigator.
    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.
    I wasn’t ready to get my kid a phone, but this changing country means he needs one
    Agonizing about the timing and reasoning for getting a cellphone for your child is pretty common. But recent events made that decision for me.

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    FILE - The Beatles, from left, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney arrive in Liverpool, England on July 10, 1964, for the premiere of their movie "A Hard Day's Night." (AP Photo, File)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Hope you like the Beatles. That’s all WTMD is playing.
    With apologies to the Fab Four, here is a lyrical look at WTMD’s Beatles Day on Thursday. You could also check out the return of Lights on the Bay this week, take in a string quartet or watch two big shows at Maryland Hall.
    4 out-of-the-box stores for holiday shopping in Howard County
    Howard County is full of charming boutiques and small businesses offering one-of-a-kind treasures that are sure to wow everyone on your list.
    6 gift ideas to impress the competitive gifter
    Need a gift for that one person that's always giving the best presents? We have you covered.
    6 splurge-worthy gifts to spoil someone in Baltimore
    Whoever said money can’t buy you love didn’t find these gifts under their holiday tree.
    7 budget gift ideas for $25 or less
    If your pockets are light but you don’t want to leave a loved one high and dry, check out these gifts you can find in the Baltimore region

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    7 ideas for gifts that give back
    What’s better than getting a gift during the holidays? Giving a gift that has an impact.
    Southwest Airlines travelers stand in a long line at Baltimore/Washington International Airport after thousands of flights were canceled over the holiday weekend.
    Preflight beers at BWI are about to get a little easier, thanks to the MVA
    Mobile-ID isn't just for TSA anymore: Seven restaurants at BWI airport can now verify your age with it.
    The unapologetic Martha Stewart attends the premiere of her Netflix documentary “Martha.”
    Powerful women are supposed to apologize, be humble. Martha Stewart says nah.
    Martha Stewart is not sorry. And you’re going to have to deal with it.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. Navy plays Tulane this weekend in their final home game of the season.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Navy plays Tulane in final home game
    This weekend is the last chance to catch Navy at home during a turnaround football season. Other things to do in Annapolis include a fall arts show, an Annapolis roots trio, a touring dance company and the concert “Shared Voices” at a historic Black church.
    Jasmine Vaughn-Hall holds her son for a portrait inside of their home in Baltimore, Monday, October 28, 2024.
    Commentary: Breastfeeding is a personal choice, not a public debate
    The expectation of breastfeeding can be debilitating, persistent and intimidating for a new mom.