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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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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.
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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
Arts & Culture
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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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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Marylanders Overwhelmingly Favor Legal Pot, $15 Minimum Wage, Euthanasia
Goucher Poll suggests public support in the state for liberal policies.
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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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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.
Arts District
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.
