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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 Kids Are Alright: ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ Approaches Its 40th Anniversary
Filmed before a Judas Priest show at the Capital Centre in Landover in 1986, the 16-minute cult classic has been referred to as both the “seminal anthropological study of beer-swilling teenage metalheads” and “one of the greatest rock documentaries ever.”
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City of Immigrants
A century and a half ago, Locust Point—Baltimore's Ellis Island—opened its historic piers to the foreigners who built the city's port neighborhoods. Today's newcomers face the same, and new, hardships.
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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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From Fells to Free: A Frederick Douglass Walking Tour
Celebrate the iconic abolitionist’s birthday by following his footsteps across eight Fells Point sites.
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Baltimore Visionaries
We profile 30 change-makers who are shaping the future of our city.
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Black History Month Events, Exhibits, and Tours
Celebrate African-American community, heritage, and culture throughout the month.
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Dreamers’ Future Still Uncertain As Lawmakers Struggle to Compromise
With no permanent solution for DACA, local immigrants are feeling disheartened.
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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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Chelsea Manning Plans to Shake Up Maryland Senate Race
The former Army private challenges two-term Senator Ben Cardin.
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Baltimore Women’s March Moves Downtown as Thousands Plan to Participate
This year’s theme encourages voter registration in 2018 elections.
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Marching On
A year after the Women’s March on Washington, Baltimore women band together to make their voices heard.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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Forward Press
As a Vietnam vet, former Black Panther, and father of a literary superstar, Paul Coates has lived a life reminiscent of the great literature he publishes.
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Lisa Snowden-McCray Discusses Starting the Baltimore Beat
The alt-weekly's editor-in-chief talks about the local media landscape.
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Meghan Markle Follows Baltimore’s Wallis Simpson and Elizabeth Bonaparte into European Royalty
Simpson married King Edward VIII in 1936 while Bonaparte married Napoleon's brother in 1803.
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Found Art
Scenes from Normal's Books & Records and the Baltimore American Indian Center.
Arts & Culture
This Is What Activism Looks Like
We take a look at some of the key figures who are shaping both arts and activism in the city.
Arts District
New Exhibit Brings Modern Edge to Maryland Historical Society
David Brewster uses art to depict topics of race, gender, and environment.
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Discover Architectural Hidden Gems with Doors Open Baltimore
Residents can tour more than 50 of the city’s historical structures.
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Beach Music
Scenes from the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Maryland Science Center, and White Marlin Open.
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‘Marshall’ Director and Star Discuss Legendary Civil Rights Lawyer
Legal thriller built around Baltimore’s Thurgood Marshall hits the big screen.
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New Book Tackles Tangled History of Baltimore Politics
Johns Hopkins professor emeritus Matthew Crenson examines the role of race and politics.
