These festive treats are sure to impress at parties and cookie swaps.

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Dark comedies and disappointing dads dominated the cinematic landscape this year.

Not all of them are bad. Just most of them.

Last Thursday, the Maryland Transportation Authority voted to approve the construction of a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which includes replacing the existing infrastructure with two new, four-lane spans.

Local bartenders share their versions of the creamy, coconutty, warm-spiced holiday rum libation with origins in Puerto Rico.

While grieving the passing of loved ones, former public-relations veteran Allison Parker turned pain into purpose by making chocolates for the holidays.

The Baltimore City College graduate plays ShenShen in the national touring production, which begins its run at the Hippodrome this week.

Ten terrific Mid-Atlantic rail rambles serving up steam engines, sessions with Santa, winter scenery, and more of the season's best.

A handful of the area’s best choose-and-cut farms are only a quick road trip away.

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Today marks 250 years since the acclaimed English novelist was born. Even with such an enduring widespread fandom, it’s Goucher College that just might take the prize for Biggest Jane Austen Devotee.

Nothing beats walking into a store and knowing exactly who curated everything you’re seeing.

From Derrick Adams to Amy Sherald, artists with Baltimore ties release coffee-table publications just in time for the holidays.

Ours was a cookbook club potluck, but when you're the host, you can pick any theme you want—from an ugly-sweater party or holiday comedy roast to a cookie swap or Christmas carol-oke.

Set to release Oct. 14, the new book features dishes culled from manuscripts, oral histories, libraries, and the food historian's collection of over 300 regional cookbooks.

Sip unique versions of classic cocoa at these local spots.

Lace up your skates for Chanukah on Ice ⛸️, cross off the remaining gifts on your list at tons of local holiday markets and craft fairs 🛍️, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

From Derrick Adams to Amy Sherald, artists with Baltimore ties release coffee-table publications just in time for the holidays.

The glorious packets of masa encasing richly sauced fillings—wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and then steamed—are a long-held holiday heritage.

In some ways, the collection is as much about its founder Alberta Hirshheimer Burke, the intrepid Goucher College alumna who pursued Austen with a nearly messianic fervor, as it is about Austen herself.

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For nearly a decade, Alan Tsao’s Baltimore Watch Company has turned local icons—Natty Boh, Old Bay, the Orioles—into limited-edition luxury timepieces. But this project demanded something deeper.

The Ravens Flock reacts to the touchdown that wasn't.

Stuart Zolotorow recalls his street portrait of John Lennon shortly before the legendary Beatle's death on this day in 1980.

George Clooney essentially plays his own doppelganger in this meta character study.

Light up your Sunday evening at Patterson Park’s Winter Lights at the Observatory 🎄, shop local at the MICA Art Market 🎁, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

Bar Santa adds to Hampden’s holiday cheer 🎅, Bar Alice Anne set to open in the former Lobo space in Fells Point 🍚, and more food news from the Charm City dining scene.

The beautifully updated corner rowhouse is owned and operated by Young Lee, who is Korean-Argentine—which means he understands steak better than you do.

Ten terrific Mid-Atlantic rail rambles serving up steam engines, sessions with Santa, winter scenery, and more of the season's best.

One year ago today, the former Gilman valedictorian fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to charging documents and now infamous CCTV footage. Now, the DOJ wants to execute Mangione, while others still call him a hero. But what drove the alleged killer?

One year after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the DOJ wants to execute the former Gilman valedictorian. Others still call him a hero. But what drove the alleged killer?

It's #GivingTuesday and there’s no shortage of need in our community. ❤️ Whatever your personal passion, there is no doubt a nonprofit to match it.

Look out for lights, tinsel, wreaths, and even faux snow showers at these winter pop-ups.

The spot serves up serious aesthetics (think: lovely glassware, kababs and tahdig on silver trays, and thoughtful garnishes) that are uncommon in strip-mall dining.

Hosts Jen Marsh and Heather Keating will present their wildly popular interactive screening of the cult-classic action film on Dec. 6.

This year's list honors 635 local physicians in 126 specialties—from addiction medicine to weight management and everything in between.

From the Mayor’s Christmas Parade 🎄 and the Monument Lighting 🎆 to ‘The Nutcracker’ performances 🎟️ and holiday makers’ markets 🛍️, here are the happenings to mark on your calendar this month.

Film about the origin of Hamlet is curiously uninterested in Shakespeare himself.

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Thousands of members of the tribe migrated to Upper Fells Point after World War II. Decades later, Native Americans are only now seeing their stories celebrated as part of the “American story” in mainstream culture.

The Baltimore City College graduate plays ShenShen in the national touring production coming to the Hippodrome in December.

The new Ellicott City restaurant specializes in variations of suancai yu, a bowl of tender whitefish in a slightly sour broth made from pickled mustard greens.

Honoring the legacy of its namesake, the org provides food, clothing, diapers, and more to roughly 350 people per month. On Thanksgiving, that number balloons to 50,000.

Chopin Noodle House specializes in many variations of Lanzhou lamian—a beef noodle soup from the capital city in northwestern China's Gansu province.

Sip a new Demogorgon-themed IPA during ‘Stranger Things’ trivia at Nepenthe🍺, head onto the floor at Ottobar’s early-bird dance party🕺, and more ways to enjoy your Charm City weekend.

A family navigates trauma through art.

Honoring the professional sensibilities of its owners, who are psychiatrists, the home's lifestyle spaces evoke emotion through color, texture, and pattern.

How Crofton-based Chesapeake Coffee Roasters uses its blends to protect migratory and regional birds and other wildlife.

Call Your Mother brings its bagels and babka to Annapolis 🥯, Cafe Fili debuting a new location with mezze dinner service this spring in Locust Point 🥙, and more food news from the Charm City dining scene.