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Photos: Baltimoreans Join National Shutdown to Protest ICE
Crowds gather at Hopkins Plaza as part of a nationwide strike—which called for no work, school, or shopping on Jan. 30—in objection to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
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Osita Nwanevu’s New Book Makes a Bold Assertion on National Politics
In 'The Right of the People,' the Baltimore-based journalist argues that the U.S. Constitution is not the solution to our dysfunction, but its cause.
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Reopening of Harlem Park Recreation Center Marks a New Beginning
The West Baltimore hub is back, serving as a model for future Rec and Parks projects.
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Time Machine
It took Trudy Morgal two decades to find her now-iconic portrait from the weekend of peace, love, music, and mud.
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What is the Likelihood of President Trump Coming to Baltimore?
With a House Republican conference and an invitation from Elijah Cummings, a presidential visit might be imminent.
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Camp Directory
A comprehensive resource guide including a list of camp experiences, from sports to academic to religious, in the Baltimore area.
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Trump’s Continued Attacks on Baltimore Addressed in Democratic Presidential Debate
Candidates are some of many who have come to the city’s defense in recent days.
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Baltimore City Takes on Trump after President’s Vitriolic Attacks
Donald Trump adds people of Baltimore, Rep. Elijah Cummings, Maryland Congressional District to growing list of black and brown targets.
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City Council Seeks to Address Trauma Crisis Among Baltimore Children
More than 56 percent of city children have experienced one or more major traumatic events.
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Baltimoreans Recount the Moon Landing on Its 50th Anniversary
For those around to see it, the Apollo 11 mission was an especially momentous occasion.
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Baltimore-Invented TV Camera Sent Moon Walk Images Around the World
Westinghouse engineer Stanley Lebar built the Apollo 11 lunar television camera.
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Leana Wen Ousted as President of Planned Parenthood
Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner, on job less than a year, was second physician to lead organization in 103-year history.
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A Month Before Woodstock, Led Zeppelin and The Guess Who Rocked the Laurel Pop Festival
Fifty years ago, music’s biggest names shared a stage in Laurel.
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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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Demolition of Baltimore City Detention Center Sparks Intense Debate
Demolition contract would see historic site razed and rehabilitation center installed in its place.
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Eyes of the Law
In new book, former undercover cop Jim Cabezas details his career fighting corruption and blindness.
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Gerrymandering Decision Leaves Maryland Political Leaders Disappointed
After the Supreme Court ruling, calls for reform have increased on both sides of the aisle.
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Kamala Harris Campaign Staffers Adjust to Life in Baltimore
As Senator Kamala Harris’ campaign for president settles in, her staffers discover their new city.
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John Delaney Qualified for Presidential Debate. But Who is He?
Montgomery County businessman and former Maryland representative launched long-shot bid two years ago.
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Pressing On
A year after the mass shooting, the Capital Gazette staff and family members have not moved on. They’ve kept on.
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How The Deal Went Down
For 11 long years, Baltimore got the cold shoulder from the National Football League. But when the Cleveland Browns called, suddenly Baltimore was the belle of the ball.
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A Tale of Two Cities
For half a century, West Baltimore was a vital center of black culture, mixed-income neighborhoods, and groundbreaking civil rights activism. After Freddie Gray, can it be again?
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Faces of Pride
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, we celebrate our city’s LGBTQ community.
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Video: How Well Do You Know Your Baltimore History?
Four lessons from BMI museum educator John Green.
