Baltimore
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Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang
Baltimore's Fourth Of July Festivities Coming Back With A Bang Fourth of July fireworks are returning to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for the first time in nearly three years and they're coming back with a bang!  The city is partnering with several organizations, including the Baltimore Orioles, American Visionary Arts Museum and the National Aquarium to make the festivities even bigger, WJZ reports.  “It has been an extremely long two years," Mayor Brandon Scott told the outlet. "I am thrilled to welcome residents and visitors from all over the region back to the world-famous Inner Harbor for a fun-filled day celebrating our nation’s indepe…

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by David Cifarelli
Paramus
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Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides Paramus LEAD Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides
Paramus Lead Carnival Returns With Bigger, Better Rides The Paramus LEAD Carnival is back with new rides and entertainment (scroll down for the schedule). The annual event running Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, June 12 at Westfield's Garden State Plaza supports the local and national Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (LEAD) organization. This year's carnival will boast the usual favorites such as the ferris wheel, funhouse and motorcycle stunt riders. But joining the fleet of rides and entertainment options are the Tornado, big bumper cars and nationally-renowned puppeteer Granpa Cratchet. Founded in 2014 by retir…

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by Cecilia Levine
Baltimore
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Rich Strike Declines Invite To Preakness, Will Not Compete For Triple Crown Rich Strike Declines Invite To Preakness, Will Not Compete For Triple Crown
Rich Strike Declines Invite To Preakness, Will Not Compete For Triple Crown Rich Strike, the 148th winner of the Kentucky Derby, will not be attempting a Triple Crown run after his owner turned down the invitation to the Preakness Stakes in a statement. "Ritchie", the historic Kentucky Derby winner who came from the back of the field with 80-1 odds to win the race, will not compete in the annual Baltimore race in an effort to better his condition for the Belmont Stakes, announced owner Rick Dawson. "Our original plan for Rich Strike was contingent on the Kentucky Derby, should we not run in the Derby, we would point toward the Preakness, should we run in the Derby,…

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by Annie DeVoe
Yonkers
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Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol' Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol'
Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol' The city of Yonkers is hoping to find its next young singing sensation with its 14th annual Yonkers Idol competition. And no, you won’t have to perform in front of Lionel Richie or Katy Perry. This year's competition will kick off at Untermyer Gardens Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m. Singers between the ages of 10 and 14 will compete for Yonkers Junior Idol, while those between 15 and 19 will try to win the title of Yonkers Idol. Contestants will be limited to one verse and one chorus of a song, according to a city press release. The final round will be held Saturday, June 25, at Untermyer …

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by Michael Mashburn
Baltimore
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'One Of Our Best Shoots:' Baltimore Gun Club Hosting Annual Trap Shoot For Paralyzed Vets 'One Of Our Best Shoots:' Baltimore Gun Club Hosting Annual Trap Shoot For Paralyzed Vets
'One Of Our Best Shoots:' Baltimore Gun Club Hosting Annual Trap Shoot For Paralyzed Vets One local gun club in Baltimore County is hosting an event later this spring to help those who were injured in the line of combat.  The Carney Rod and Gun Club in Parkville is hosting their Annual Keith Lewis Memorial Trap Shoot Fundraiser benefitting the Paralyzed Veterans of America from June 4-5.  The PVA's sole mission is to empower our brave men and women to regain what they fought for: their freedom and independence, as stated on their website.  Despite the pandemic putting a slight decline on the event's attendance, Bill Davis of the Carney Rod and Gun Club says they're just as exc…

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by Annie DeVoe
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock
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'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store 'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store
'Breaking Bad' Stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul Stopping By NJ Liquor Store "Breaking Bad" co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston will be dropping by a North Jersey liquor store this week. The duo will be promoting their award-winning Dos Hombres Mezcal at the Glen Rock Bottle King on Tuesday, May 17 from 10:15 to 11 for a bottle signing. A unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand selected from a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, Dos Hombres has been a customer favorite since the brand's launch in 2019. Bottles for the signing will be available to purchase at Glen Rock Bottle King the day of the event.

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax
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Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser
Fairfax County Welcomes Back Annual 'Wine, Whiskers And Wags' Fundraiser Barks and booze are just around the corner in Fairfax County as a local fundraising non-profit gears up for the return of one of their most popular events.  The Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FFCAS) is hosting their annual 'Wine, Whiskers and Wags (& Beer!)' fundraiser for the first time in two years. Evelyn Grieve is the President of the FFCAS said the group was ready to bring the event back after a noticeable shift in the community.  "We noticed an uptick of people going out and going to wineries and being more comfortable," Grieve said. "Once we saw that we said why d…

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by David Cifarelli
Arlington
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Arlington Welcomes First Tesla Dealership: Report Arlington Welcomes First Tesla Dealership: Report
Arlington Welcomes First Tesla Dealership: Report Tesla has opened a 64,000-square-foot dealership in Arlington, ARLNow reports.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the location, Tesla's fourth in Virginia, Tuesday, May 3, the outlet says.  The new store is expected to employ 20 people with the intention to "grow as needed to meet demand," a company spokesperson told the outlet. Tesla is located at 2710 South Glebe Road, in Arlington. Click here to read the full story from ARLNow.

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by David Cifarelli
Fairfax
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VA Tattoo Shop Is Giving Free Tattoos — But They Have To Be Duke's Mayonnaise Related VA Tattoo Shop Is Giving Free Tattoos — But They Have To Be Duke's Mayonnaise Related
VA Tattoo Shop Is Giving Free Tattoos — But They Have To Be Duke's Mayonnaise Related A Richmond tattoo shop is partnering with Duke's Mayonnaise to offer free mayonnaise-inspired tattoos in a pop-up event in May, as reported by WTVR. Yellow Bird Tattoo is giving mayonnaise-lovers a chance to make their loyalty to the popular brand permanent at their Main Street location on Friday, May 13 from 12 to 8 p.m. "Most tattooed mayo brand in the world? That’s the goal," the Duke's Mayo Tattoos Instagram page bio says. "Inking your Duke’s love? Tag us & hashtag #dukestattoos or send us a DM with a photo/video." Customers can choose one of the pre-drawn options Duke's and Yellow…

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by Annie DeVoe
Montgomery MD
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Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Coming To This Maryland County Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Coming To This Maryland County
Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine Coming To This Maryland County Looking for an opportunity to have your favorite alcohol autographed by a famous chef? Well look no further! Aspen Hill Liquor and Wine Store in Silver Spring is hosting a "Meet and Greet Bottle Signing" with Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, May 13.  Irvine will be onsite to offer fans samples of his newly released products exclusive to Montgomery County. People can also walk away with an autographed bottle of the chef's new Gin or Vodka.  Prior bottle purchases are not required but reservations are. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. 

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by David Cifarelli
Baltimore
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Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed' Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed'
Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed' The McDonogh School in Ownings Mills was planning a memorial to recognize and honor the enslaved people of John McDonogh for almost two years. Last week, that plan officially solidified with the school's "Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed" dedication ceremony held on Tuesday, April 18.  Students, faculty, trustees and guests were ushered into the ceremony with traditional African drums and addressed by several keynote speakers to mark the historic moment.  “This is a significant occasion in our School’s history," said Head of School Dave Farace ‘87. "It is the culmination of one journe…

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by David Cifarelli
Baltimore
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Ukrainian Filmmaker Showcasing Immigrant Struggle On Baltimore's Big Screen Ukrainian Filmmaker Showcasing Immigrant Struggle On Baltimore's Big Screen
Ukrainian Filmmaker Showcasing Immigrant Struggle On Baltimore's Big Screen From the city streets to the movie seats, one Ukrainian filmmaker is using his film to bring the ongoing struggle of the Ukrainian people Baltimore's big screen for the first time.  Volodymyr Mula debuted his award-winning documentary, called "UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends," in Ukraine in 2020. The documentary follows multiple Ukrainian hockey players coming to the United States to play in the National Hockey League including Wayne Gretzky, Johnny Bucyk, Jerry Sawchuk and more.  Given the mass exodus of Ukrainians fleeing the country in the wake of the Russian invasion, Mula bel…

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by David Cifarelli