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General Ship Repair is a Testament to Baltimore’s Maritime Roots
The south side of the Inner Harbor used to house convoyed rows of such shipyards, but now there is only this one—which has been operated by the Lynch family for more than a century.
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How Herman’s Bakery Became a Dundalk Landmark
As the legacy sweet shop prepares to close for good on March 31, a family member looks back at its history.
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The Maryland Zoo’s New Lantern Festival is a Must-See for Spring
Take a peek at ‘Spring Illuminations,’ the after-hours light show that is meant to raise awareness of endangered species, while also honoring Chinese lantern traditions.
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The Maryland Daffodil Society—The Oldest in America—Prepares for its 100th Show
The display is one of the nation’s largest, with as many as 210 horticulture classes, as well as others for design and photography.
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Maryland Day Poll: What Are Marylanders’ Favorite Things About Our State?
To honor the holiday—commemorating the 1634 landing of the Ark and the Dove in what is now St. Mary’s County—UMBC's Institute of Politics polled residents about why they love living here.
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Women Who Move Maryland 2026
Women are an essential part of the engine that makes our region thrive. In our annual section that follows, Women Who Move Maryland, we spotlight women professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.
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Apostleship of the Sea’s Unique Mission to Dali Crew After the Key Bridge Tragedy
How the volunteer-run nonprofit—which provides outreach to 12,000 foreign seafarers a year—assisted the Dali's 21 seamen as they were stranded in the middle of the Patapsco.
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Amid Ongoing Grief and Unresolved Legal Issues, the Rebuilding of the Key Bridge Begins
When it was built in 1977, the bridge provided Baltimoreans a different perspective of the city.
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The Newly Renovated Jewish Museum of Maryland is Ready for its Close-Up
The makeover—"a once-in-a-generation kind of capital investment in Jewish culture in Baltimore City," according to director Sol Davis—places an emphasis on community participation and engagement.
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The CEO of Lifebridge Health is Behind a Plan to End Illegal Gun Trafficking in Maryland
Under the leadership of Neil Meltzer, LifeBridge has launched a public-education campaign, Stop the Iron Pipeline, to build statewide awareness.
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Is Baltimore on the Cusp of a Renaissance? (The Mayor Thinks So)
By itself, the dramatic two-year decrease in Baltimore’s homicide rate is a story now receiving national attention. But it is hardly the only good story unfolding in The Greatest City in America.
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Sincerely, Divorced Offers a Modern Support System
Bel Air native founders Bethany Pace and Hillary Livingston want to disrupt the narrative of failure and isolation that exists around divorce.
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The Big Baltimore Bucket List
Our guide to the quintessential, quirky, and only-in-Charm-City things to do this year.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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Photo Essay: Four Baltimore Barbershops That Offer Much More Than a Haircut
We spend time with barbers who are the gatekeepers of their communities.
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Bill Stevenson, aka “Bill Waverly,” Has Been Inking Baltimoreans For a Quarter Century
The artist behind Waverly Tattoo Company opened his first shop in 1999 and went on to launch Waverly Color, which sells high-quality tattoo ink and acrylic paints.
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Rats: Baltimore’s Long History With Its Most Polarizing Pest
Here, rats have an omnipresence, invading everything from our vacant buildings to our fanciest restaurants, our nightly news to our national headlines, our pop-culture zeitgeist to our personal psyches. And as far as relationships go, it’s complicated.
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Good Neighbor’s Shawn Chopra Uses His Creative Powers for Good
Chopra's vision—which sparked his Falls Road coffee shop, home goods store, and boutique hotel—has become revered in the local design community.
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Our Editors’ Favorite Stories of 2024
This year took us everywhere from sailing and skateboarding to hiking with rescue dogs and climbing the Natty Boh tower.
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A New Gym in Waverly Dispels Everything You Think is True About CrossFit
If CrossFit seems intimidating, just one look at ZEHBRAS’ social media—featuring real people of all ages, shapes, and sizes sharing their goals and achievements—should put you at ease.
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Gone But Not Forgotten: Masonville Was Bulldozed to Expand Roads and Railways
Seventy years ago, 200 residents had to leave their South Baltimore neighborhood—famous for its swimmable cove—behind.
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Dr. Nancy Grasmick is Nurturing Ethical Leadership Across Baltimore
In the three years since the former State Superintendent's namesake leadership institute was founded at Towson University, it has welcomed about 2,700 participants from various local organizations.
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Incineration, Coal, and Curtis Bay: Why the South Baltimore Community Suffers Like No Other
The resilient neighborhood has been fighting the worst air pollution in the state for half a century.
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Monument Lighting Returns to Illuminate Mt. Vernon With Even More Sparkle This Year
With plenty of planning and additional lights, the 54-year-old tradition is back Dec. 5.
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Aging Animals at The Maryland Zoo Get Special Care to Help Them Live Longer, Happier Lives
Thanks to new technology, nutrition planning, enrichment activities, and customized wellness programs, animals in zoos are living well past their life expectancies.
