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Discover the Best of Baltimore & Maryland

Local stories, hidden gems, restaurants, events, and community highlights with Holly Plank — exploring Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard, Harford, and the towns that make Maryland home.

★ Fells Point Fun Festival — Sat★ Inner Harbor Fireworks — Fri 9pm★ Howard County Farmers Market — Sun★ Annapolis Boat Show — Next Weekend★ Hampden HonFest — Coming Soon★ Havre de Grace Decoy Festival
★ Fells Point Fun Festival — Sat★ Inner Harbor Fireworks — Fri 9pm★ Howard County Farmers Market — Sun★ Annapolis Boat Show — Next Weekend★ Hampden HonFest — Coming Soon★ Havre de Grace Decoy Festival
Holly Plank, host of Hometown Highlights

Holly Plank

Host & Storyteller

About the Host

The people, places & flavors of Maryland

Holly Plank explores the people, places, food, businesses, and stories that make Maryland special. From Baltimore waterfront restaurants to hidden gems across the region, Hometown Highlights brings local communities to life through authentic storytelling and engaging video content.

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Explore Maryland

Things to do in Baltimore & beyond

A curated guide to the best places in Maryland — restaurants, attractions, events, and the local stories you won't find in a travel brochure.

Restaurants in Maryland

Restaurants

From Chesapeake crab houses to Federal Hill brunch spots — the best Baltimore restaurants and Maryland eats.

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Local Events in Maryland

Local Events

Festivals, concerts, farmers markets and seasonal events across Baltimore City and County.

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Waterfront Towns in Maryland

Waterfront Towns

Annapolis, Havre de Grace, Fells Point — Maryland's most picturesque waterfront destinations.

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Hidden Gems in Maryland

Hidden Gems

Off-the-beaten-path spots only locals know — Baltimore hidden gems worth the drive.

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Small Businesses in Maryland

Small Businesses

Family-owned shops, makers, and Baltimore small businesses powering our community.

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Family Activities in Maryland

Family Activities

Aquariums, parks, museums and kid-friendly things to do in Maryland year round.

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Weekend Trips in Maryland

Weekend Trips

Road-trip ready getaways across Howard, Harford, Anne Arundel and the Eastern Shore.

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Maryland History in Maryland

Maryland History

Fort McHenry, the War of 1812, and the heritage that built modern Baltimore.

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Our Coverage

Across the Maryland map

From the cobblestones of Fells Point to the sailboats of Annapolis, Hometown Highlights criss-crosses Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Harford to surface Maryland's most loved neighborhoods, hidden gems, and waterfront towns.

  • Baltimore City
  • Towson
  • Annapolis
  • Columbia
  • Ellicott City
  • Catonsville
  • Dundalk
  • Havre de Grace
  • Federal Hill
  • Fells Point
From the Community

What Maryland is saying

"Holly's feature doubled our weekend reservations. She gets Baltimore."
Marco Rossi
Owner, Little Italy Trattoria
"Finally a creator who shows the real Maryland — not just the postcards."
Dana Whitfield
Howard County resident
"Authentic, professional, and our community loves the videos."
James Park
Towson Chamber of Commerce
"Best investment our small business made this year. Period."
Aisha Bell
Founder, Hampden Bakehouse

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A weekly digest of new videos, trending Baltimore spots, upcoming events, and hidden gems Holly is exploring next.

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