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Checking Out: After 70 Years, Dundalk’s Iconic Eastpoint Mall is Closing Its Doors
Throughout the decades, the mall became much more than a shopping destination—with highlights like a live penguin exhibit at Hochschild-Kohn’s department store and a window display of monkeys at Hess Shoes.
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Eight Sites to See Annapolis as a Pillar of American History
To kick off the country’s 250th year, we put together a history-inspired itinerary for strolling our scenic state capital—from enlightening exhibits to liberty landmarks.
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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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Enjoy a Hallmark Holiday
December in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is picture perfect.
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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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Autumn at the Beach
The Northern Outer Banks is more than a summertime destination.
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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.
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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.
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The Gavel Goes Back to Nancy D’Alesandro Pelosi of Little Italy
Daughter of former Baltimore mayor becomes first House Speaker to regain position in six decades.
Arts & Culture
Antero Pietila Discusses The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins
The writer examines how Hopkins’ wealth influenced Baltimore long after his lifetime.
Arts & Culture
2018: Year In Review
Twenty of the most pivotal events in Baltimore this year, in chronological order.
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Trump Meeting in Baltimore Cancelled, But Revitalization Discussions Will Still Happen
Wednesday’s planned visit to the city will now take place at the White House.
