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Maryland Renaissance Festival Is A One-Day Time Machine: First-Timer's Review
Jousters and old-time artisans at the renaissance festival transported me to 1539. And yes, I dressed up. Here's my review as a first-timer.

Jousters and old-time artisans at the renaissance festival transported me to 1539. And yes, I dressed up. Here's my review as a first-timer.

A family-owned Mexican restaurant opened its first sit-down location in Anne Arundel County. The business started in a food truck.
A well-known pharmacy chain has gone out of business. What could it mean for MD customers? Get the details here.
A popular skate park has reopened, crab cakes dominate this eatery's menu and ​a James Beard-favorite dumplings restaurant opens in MD.
The Trolley Stop, located in a 1833 building with stone from the Patapsco River and brick from Europe, offers homemade, hearty meals.
WalletHub analyzed 182 towns to determine the best foodie cities in the U.S. this year.
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, the restaurant concept known for its Michelin-recommended soup dumplings, has opened its first Maryland location.
One Spirit Halloween store in Maryland will turn into a Spirit Christmas store for the 2025 holiday season.
A budget airline shuttered abruptly, canceling all flights from BWI Airport. The carrier connected the East Coast with Europe via Iceland.
Eating food contaminated with Listeria can lead to a serious infection, with symptoms ranging from headache to fever and muscle aches.
A popular sports bar is closing after Thirsty Thursdays went awry, drowning the Baltimore County business.
The Revive Collective in Highland offers luxury and boutique-quality items at a "fraction of the price" while supporting foster families.
Fall in MD ushers in a slate of fun and festivities, like the annual boat show, as well as new businesses opening up including a bakery.
For the first time in two years, Southern Living released its list of the top 50 barbecue joints in the South, including one in Maryland.
An Italian sub shop is closing at the Annapolis Mall, reports said. It plans to reopen soon in a different part of town. Here’s where.
A rapidly growing bakery is opening its third location in Baltimore County. The artisan café has breads, cakes & pastries baked fresh daily.
Some MD Target stores will open early for Taylor Swift's album release, business owners object to artwork and new restaurants opening.
Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic at 7-Eleven is down by 7.3 percent since August.
Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic at 7-Eleven is down by 7.3 percent since August.
Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic at 7-Eleven is down by 7.3 percent since August.
The health care for every state and the District of Columbia was evaluated on 44 indicators across cost, accessibility and outcomes.
A family-owned store is celebrating 100 years in Baltimore and Severna Park. The key to success? "It's about the people," a report said.
Seven eateries in Montgomery County are participating in Maryland Restaurant Week. There are deals at steakhouses, bistros and other venues.
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated new album releases Oct. 3. These five Maryland Target stores will have it available at midnight.
Twenty eateries in Baltimore County are participating in Maryland Restaurant Week. There are deals at seafood joints and steakhouses.
Twenty eateries in Anne Arundel County are participating in Maryland Restaurant Week. There are deals at steakhouses, pubs and wine bars.
Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Three Maryland grocery chains made the cut.
A West Coast restaurant chain specializing in responsibly sourced seafood is poised to open the first of three DMV locations, one in MoCo.
A dumpling shop and ramen bar, plus retailers Arcteryx, Hollister and Urban Outfitters are moving to new sites at Westfield Montgomery.
This restaurant has a new family-friendly menu and mascot in Anne Arundel County. See how the rustic-chic eatery serves foodies of all ages.
Thirsty Thursday now features more police and ID checks in Towson, reports said. Here's how officials plan to keep the bar crawl safe.
Wild Bill's has moved to a site in Bel Air with unique and hard-to-find items alongside popular goods for Orioles, Ravens fans.
MD's richest person, apple orchards are ripe, a charcuterie board business opens, browse at a new book store, and a historic store shutters.
A doggie day care offering boarding and spa services has opened in Columbia, marking the third location in Maryland.
The owner of a popular restaurant is running for Anne Arundel County Council. He thinks owning a small business gives him unique insight.
A new report by Lovefood has identified Guy Fieri's favorite restaurant in every U.S. state. See which Maryland eatery made the list.
A bookstore opened its second location in Anne Arundel County. The chain plans to open over 60 new stores this year with a new approach.
The festival on Saturday in New York City will feature more than 40 of Dave Portnoy's highest-rated pizza parlors in America.
A pub that opened earlier this year in MD made The New York Times' top 50 best restaurants in the country, along with 2 nearby DC spots.
Six Maryland billionaires are among the nation's richest people. The owners of several Baltimore and Washington sports teams made the list.