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We’re Still Here: The Still-Evolving Story of the Piscataway Nation
Two centuries before the Trail of Tears, English colonists drove Maryland's Indigenous tribes from their land. Piscataway descendants want people to know their history.
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Norman Morrison’s Self-Immolation Protesting the Vietnam War Shocked America’s Conscience
On Nov. 2, 1965, the Baltimore Quaker and father of three doused himself in kerosene and set himself on fire at The Pentagon, below the office of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
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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.
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Emotional AVAM Exhibit Unites Works By Persecuted Groups
“Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family” begins a five-year run this week.
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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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Wonder Women
Celebrate trailblazers and groundbreaking accomplishments during Women’s History Month.
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Mayor Pugh Names New Health Commissioner to Replace Leana Wen
Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, most recently a health innovation officer with local tech company, picked to lead high-profile department.
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Hogan Ponders Presidential Bid, Calls Trump’s 2020 Reelection Odds “Weak”
Governor says Republicans are afraid to stand up to the president.
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Marylanders Overwhelmingly Favor Legal Pot, $15 Minimum Wage, Euthanasia
Goucher Poll suggests public support in the state for liberal policies.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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Baltimore Police Department Reacts to Marilyn Mosby Marijuana Decision
Baltimore joins a growing number of cities nationwide to de-emphasize marijuana.
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Was a Developer’s $10 Billion “Baltimore Renaissance” Plan an FBI Sting Or Just Fantasy?
New five-part podcast examines the curious case of Virginia businessman Kahan Dhillon.
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Why Did Senator Kamala Harris Choose Baltimore for Campaign Headquarters?
Former California Attorney General becomes the fourth woman to enter the 2020 presidential race.
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Discover Relentless Events at M&T Bank Stadium
Relentless Events, the Baltimore Ravens’ newly launched, year-round private events arm, is here to take your event to the next level.
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Hogan Pitches Moderate, Anti-Trump Approach at Second Inauguration
Republican governor invokes former President George H.W. Bush, former Sen. John McCain, and his father in address.
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Women Legislators Emerge in Record Numbers
Nonprofit Emerge Maryland identifies and trains women seeking political office in the state—and it’s working.
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A Guide to Baltimore Museums
Science, art, and history abound at the city’s many cultural institutions.
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The Soap Myth Examines Holocaust Horrors and History
Ed Asner and Baltimore-born playwright Jeff Cohen discuss script and Jewish experience.
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Maryland Residents Turn Furlough Lemons Into Lemonade
Government employees express frustrations but resilience amid federal shutdown.
News & Community
Vested Interest
DeRay Mckesson is a nationally recognized civil rights activist. Will he become a leader in Baltimore?
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Seven Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebrate the life and legacy of the influential Civil Rights leader.
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Culture Club: Roxane Gay at Loyola, Dan Deacon and the BSO, Jim Jones Plays
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
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Bootleg Bunch
During Prohibition, the still-going Joseph Kavanagh Company turned from coppersmithing to bootlegging.
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces New Initiative to Combat Violent Crime
A Violent Crime Joint Operations Center will open in Baltimore City.
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New Police Commissioner Should Have an Easy Transition to Baltimore
Michael Harrison will report on January 8 to lead the Baltimore Police.
