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Arts & Culture
New Book Explores Forgotten History of the Man Who Named the Underground Railroad
Former 'Sun' reporter Scott Shane introduces us to writer, activist, and former enslaved shoemaker Thomas Smallwood—a Harriet Tubman-worthy figure whose story is barely known.
History & Politics
Decades Before the Civil War, Maryland Funded a Colony in Liberia to “Resettle” Free African Americans
The bonds between the country we know as Liberia, uniquely allied with the U.S. since its inception, and Maryland are profound, if generally little known.
Sports
Orioles Sold for Reported $1.725 Billion
A month after signing a long-term Camden Yards lease, Angelos family agrees to sell the O’s to Baltimore-born billionaire and philanthropist David Rubenstein.
Travel & Outdoors
How the Polar Bear Plunge Became a Chilly Chesapeake Bay Tradition
The annual dip in support of Maryland's Special Olympians—which will draw tens of thousands to splash off in Sandy Point—returns with five events from Jan. 26 to Feb. 3.
Food & Drink
Maple Sugaring Has Deep Roots in Western Maryland
Closer to Baltimore, local parks host winter events where you can learn about how tree sap transforms into golden brown syrup perfect for candies and pancakes.
News & Community
Fossils and Granite in Baltimore’s Downtown Buildings Reveal Earth’s Ancient Story
The Natural History Society of Maryland leads a 12-stop, 1.5-mile tour examining the city's geological roots.
History & Politics
Prohibition in Baltimore and The Colorful Story of Undercover Agent Kitty Costello
From the start, the effort to drag Baltimore into compliance seemed doomed.
Arts & Culture
Susan Muaddi Darraj’s Debut Novel Delves Into the Palestinian Immigrant Experience
Set in Baltimore, 'Behind You Is the Sea' reveals a diverse community of characters that, while sharing universal U.S. immigrant experiences, also defy stereotypes.
History & Politics
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Found Guilty on Two Counts of Perjury
Perjury convictions underscore fall from power of the City’s former top prosecutor.
Arts & Culture
New Book Chronicles Life of Senator Daniel Brewster, the “Golden Boy of Maryland Politics”
Former state house reporter John Frece captures Brewster’s very public highs and lows—and his quiet, three-decade recovery from alcoholism.
News & Community
Easton’s Hill Community is One of the Oldest Free Black Neighborhoods in the U.S.
Today, Yvonne Freeman leads tours of the neighborhood where she grew up.
Sports
Bird’s Eye View: Orioles Drop Second Straight Game to Rangers
O’s offense finally awakens, but it’s not enough to overcome walks and Texas attack.
Sports
Bird’s Eye View: Five Quick Takes from Orioles’ Playoff Opening Loss
Bradish provides solid start, but with offense flummoxed by Rangers’ pitching, O's fall 3-2.
Arts & Culture
Artist Chris Stain is Documenting the History of Graffiti in Baltimore
Stain contributed to the city’s acclaimed 2012 Open Walls project.
Sports
Family, Teammates, Fans, and Current Orioles Remember Brooks Robinson
The Orioles honored the Hall of Famer with a public memorial service at Camden Yards Monday morning.
Arts & Culture
Justine Barron’s New Book Presents the Fullest Story of Freddie Gray’s Death to Date
In 'They Killed Freddie Gray: The Anatomy of a Police Brutality Cover-Up,' the independent journalist analyzes problems with the established narrative that Gray was fatally injured during a “rough ride.”
History & Politics
In 2020, JHU Acknowledged Enslaved People Were Held at Clifton Mansion. The Reckoning Continues.
Directed by professor and historian Martha Jones, the new Hard Histories initiative examines how racism has persisted over a century and a half at Hopkins.
Birds Nest
Then & Now: How Do the 2023 Orioles Compare to the ’83 Championship Team?
Can these young birds bring a World Series banner back to Baltimore?
Arts & Culture
Awake Thy Soul: Singing the Centuries-Old ‘Sacred Harp’ in Baltimore
Developed in the late 1700s and early 1800s, shape-note singing soon moved south and west along with the frontier.
