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Checking Out: After 70 Years, Dundalk’s Iconic Eastpoint Mall is Closing Its Doors
Throughout the decades, the mall became much more than a shopping destination—with highlights like a live penguin exhibit at Hochschild-Kohn’s department store and a window display of monkeys at Hess Shoes.
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Eight Sites to See Annapolis as a Pillar of American History
To kick off the country’s 250th year, we put together a history-inspired itinerary for strolling our scenic state capital—from enlightening exhibits to liberty landmarks.
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Fall of Bethlehem Steel Chronicled in New Photo Exhibition
Photojournalist’s 15-year study of the decline of American steel opens at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
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Could New City Council President Brandon Scott Be Baltimore’s Next Mayor?
Former Rawlings-Blake staffer just bulked up his resume for 2020 bid.
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Five Things to Know About Bernard C. “Jack” Young
East Baltimore native knows how to wield power and his first policy moves as mayor will be revealing.
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Autumn at the Beach
The Northern Outer Banks is more than a summertime destination.
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Mayor Catherine Pugh Resigns Following Healthy Holly Scandal
Attorney Steve Silverman read mayor’s resignation letter during a press conference at his downtown office.
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Catherine Pugh’s Lawyer Expected to Announce Mayor’s Resignation This Afternoon
Baltimore’s scandal-plagued mayor has been on paid sick leave since April 1.
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FBI and IRS Raid Mayor Catherine Pugh’s Home and City Hall
Corruption investigation stemming from Pugh’s “Healthy Holly” book scandal moves into federal investigation.
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Hell and High Water
Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the city’s infrastructure and public health. How will Baltimore cope with the staggering challenges to come?
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Enjoy a Hallmark Holiday
December in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is picture perfect.
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Maryland Politicians React to Good, Bad, and Ugly in Mueller Report
President didn’t conspire with Russian intelligence during 2016 election. He did try to seize control of the special counsel investigation.
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NDMU Professor Reflects on Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral
Dr. Anne Henderson discusses the cathedral’s historical and religious significance.
On The Town
Maryland Legislature Passes Brewery Modernization Act
Plus, new laws will loosen distillery regulations and distribution relationships.
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City Council Urges Pugh’s Immediate Resignation; Mayor Vows to Return
Meanwhile, Mayor’s 2020 campaign consulting organization severs ties.
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John Oliver Features Catherine Pugh Scandal on Last Week Tonight
The HBO show host devotes nearly five minutes discussing the Healthy Holly scandal.
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‘Power of the Ballot’ Explores Extraordinary Life of Baltimore’s First Black City Councilwoman
Morgan State University archivist Ida E. Jones discusses the book on civil rights leader Victorine Q. Adams.
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Amid Ethics Scandal, Catherine Pugh Returns $100,000 from Latest Children’s Book Deal
More University of Maryland Medical System board members resign.
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Catherine Pugh Resigns From UMMS Board Amid $500,000 Book Deal Controversy
Baltimore mayor earned $100,000 in profits in burgeoning ethics scandal.
Food & Drink
Sweet Devotion
Local bakeries tie their communities to the past with family recipes and tastes of home.
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The New York Times Publishes “The Tragedy of Baltimore”
ProPublica’s Alec MacGillis digs deep into city’s violence and police corruption.
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Rumor or Fact? A Town Under Loch Raven Reservoir
Historical Society of Baltimore County explores the lost town of Warren, Maryland.
Arts District
Emotional AVAM Exhibit Unites Works By Persecuted Groups
“Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family” begins a five-year run this week.
