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The Women of the Pitch & Putt Golf Club Drive Home a Powerful Legacy
How the nearly 90-year-old club helped desegregate the city’s public courses and advance the civil rights movement.
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For 50 Years, Southeast Baltimore’s “I Am An American Day” Parade Welcomed New U.S. Citizens
At its height, the four-hour spectacle drew patriotic crowds of more than 250,000 to cheer on newly naturalized citizens, marching bands, and famous parade marshals.
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Baltimore’s Arch Social Club Earns National Historic Preservation Grant
We take a tour of the historic Pennsylvania Avenue club.
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Four Takeaways From Maryland Midterm Election
Hogan is easily reelected, but no Republican coattails in the state.
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Ben Jealous Rallies With Dave Chappelle and Rosario Dawson In Gwynn Oak Park
Democratic gubernatorial challenger continues push in upset bid.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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Everything You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s Election
We’ve compiled an election day cheat sheet to make your trip to the polls a little easier.
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Marylanders, Today is Your Last Chance to Same-Day Register and Early Vote
Election Day is Nov. 6, but Thursday is the final day to register for this year’s election.
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Lost and Found
Baltimore man connects long-lost vintage portraits and family photos with their loved ones.
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After the Finish
Eighty years ago, two horses at Pimlico gripped the nation, but for many it was far more than a race.
Arts District
New Book Revives the Story of a Social Justice Heroine
Author Ross Jones talks Elisabeth Gilman's past and what she might think of the present.
Arts District
Africa Umoja Brings Spirit of Togetherness to Hippodrome Theatre
South Africa’s vibrant musical legacy comes through in lively performance.
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The Shape of Water
The last vestige of a vanished fleet lives on through the art of Chesapeake boatbuilding.
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New Documentary About Rapper M.I.A. Premieres at the Parkway Theatre
The film offers insights about the life and activism of the genre-bending artist.
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Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Celebrated in New Exhibit
Work by artist Ed Towles featured at The Frederick Douglass-Issac Myers Maritime Museum.
News & Community
Know Them By Their Fruits
The beautiful First Unitarian Church in Mt. Vernon opened 200 years ago this month.
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Hogan Ahead 18 points in New Poll 10 Days Before Early Voting Begins
President Trump’s numbers are up by five points in Maryland.
Arts District
Story Behind One of First African-American Millionaires Highlighted in New Documentary
Baltimore native screens film about his accomplished grandmother at the Baltimore International Black Film Festival.
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Barbara Mikulski Finds Ford’s Testimony “Very Credible” in Kavanaugh Hearings
Former Maryland senator witnessed treatment of Anita Hill first hand.
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Ben Jealous Fared Well in Debate, But Will It Make a Difference?
Democratic challenger scores some points, but Gov. Larry Hogan holds a big leads in polls.
Outside World
Get an Inside Look at City Architecture with Doors Open Baltimore
The fifth annual event shows off 60 unique buildings and neighborhoods.
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Likable Larry
Improbably, Larry Hogan is the second-most-popular governor in the country. But is he good for Baltimore?
