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Truth Without Apology: Since 1892, ‘The Afro’ Has Confronted Injustice and Celebrated Black Culture
This year, the longest-running Black-owned family newspaper in the U.S. moves its offices and rich archives into West Baltimore's historic Upton Mansion.
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Tola’s Room Pays Homage to Baltimore’s Puerto Rican Story
On most Sundays, Christina Delgado’s home museum in Belair-Edison is open for guided tours. But this Super Bowl Sunday, she’ll co-host a half-time watch party dedicated to the island’s cultural icon, Bad Bunny, at Baltimore Soundstage.
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‘Key Bridge is Gone’: State of Emergency in Effect After Ship Strikes Bridge
Officials have suspended vessel traffic in the Port of Baltimore.
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From Greektown to the Big Leagues: Longtime Orioles Owner Peter Angelos Dies at 94
The former union lawyer’s hard-nosed style was forged in Baltimore’s eastside Greek community.
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Baltimore’s “Spy Plane” Was Ruled Unconstitutional in 2021. So Why Did One Murder Case Go to Trial Years Later?
Terrence Carter spent three years in jail and on house arrest in a case in which police and prosecutors relied on the surveillance plane.
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
The importance of good oral hygiene for overall wellness.
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Stillmeadow Peace Park is Baltimore’s Latest Tale of Urban Reinvention
Starting with an inspired vision from a parishioner and nurtured by an outpouring of collaboration, Southwest Baltimore's Stillmeadow woods have been given a second chance.
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Our Joyful Noise Offers Happiness and Healing Through Music
The local nonprofit sends its performers to spaces where they can do the most good.
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A Wave of Black Women Gun Owners is Blowing Away Old Stereotypes
Possibly the fastest growing demographic in the nation’s arms race, Black women are finding camaraderie in groups that teach firearms safety and change the narrative around Black gun violence.
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Juliet Ames is Worth Her Salt
With her salt box project, the Baltimore-born artist has launched a public art movement.
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Retirement Directory
Looking for the best retirement options in Charm City? The Baltimore Retirement Guide has everything you need for exceptional retirement living.
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Maryland’s First Natural Burial Cemetery Makes Death an Act of Conservation
At Serenity Ridge Natural Burial Cemetery and Arboretum in Windsor Mill, "the idea is to care for the dead with minimal environmental impact."
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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.
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Ten Ways to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Around Baltimore
If you're determined to make MLK Day count this year, local organizations are offering plenty of ways to do so.
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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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The American Prison Writing Archive Moves to Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University takes over the country’s largest digital collection of writings by incarcerated people, which are all accessible to the public.
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For the Lost or Missing in Maryland, These Search Dogs Really Are Humankind’s Best Friend
While some might think it's police K9 units that accept the call, it's really volunteer dog lovers with a dedication to service—like those with Chesapeake Search Dogs.
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Po Tung Oriental Grocery is a Staple in Baltimore’s Near-Vanished Chinatown
Not only does owner Jerry Tsang stock the shelves with ingredients from his native China, but he also seeks out items that span the globe, reflecting his diverse customer base.
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Baltimore’s Year in Review: 2023
Twenty of the most pivotal events that shaped our community this year, in chronological order.
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Your Charm City Holiday Bucket List
Browse our loaded list—and check it twice—when planning festive activities this holiday season.
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A Local Org is Creating Free Walk-Up Fridges for Anyone in Need
Bmore Community Food's state-of-the-art units are slated to begin distributing boxes of rescued groceries as soon as next year.
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Baltimore Group Holding Gala to Support Car Giveaway on Christmas
Cars with Care is an organization made up of a group of Black-owned business owners who buy, recondition, and donate vehicles to families in need every Christmas.
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Local Wine Company Tipsy Teacher Gives Back to Public Schools
By donating 15 percent of its proceeds to educators in city and county classrooms, the brand aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for teachers and ease the overall exhaustion that comes with the job.
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Bikemore’s One-of-a-Kind Cranksgiving Ride Returns in Its Ninth Year
For local cyclists, the combined bike race, scavenger hunt, and food drive is as synonymous with Thanksgiving in Baltimore as sauerkraut.
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Baltimore Is Getting a Pop-Up Disco Roller Rink This Holiday Season
The Roller Wave, a traveling skate party with a community focus, is coming to the Baltimore Peninsula later this month.
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How the Enoch Pratt’s African American Department Grew Far Beyond Just Books
The Central Library department—home to everything from microfilm and photography to pamphlets and funeral programs—celebrates its 20-year anniversary this week.
