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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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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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Women Who Move Maryland 2026
Women are an essential part of the engine that makes our region thrive. In our annual section that follows, Women Who Move Maryland, we spotlight women professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.
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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.
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Local Leaders Call on Trump to Protect “Dreamers”
An Obama-era program to protect young immigrants is in jeopardy of being reversed.
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Justice For All
On the anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s Supreme Court confirmation, Baltimore’s great dismantler of Jim Crow remains a colossus of U.S. history.
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City of Hope
Fifty years ago, Jim Rouse envisioned a utopian city in Columbia. Has it lived up to his dream?
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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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You Are Here: Winds of Change
Scenes from the Fire Museum of Maryland, Lexington Market, and Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
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St. Patrick: The Real Story Tops the Myth
Ireland’s patron saint escaped slavery and returned to convert the Emerald Isle.
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Meet the New City Council
Overhaul of City Hall begins today with swearing-in of eight new members.
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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
The Birds Nest
History of Orioles Champagne Celebrations in the Clubhouse
A brief look back at 60 years of baseball bubbly.
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Senator Barb
How did the daughter of Polish grocers become dean of the U.S. Senate women?
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Bernie Sanders Rallies Baltimore Voters
Vermont Senator draws big crowd to "political revolution" at Royal Farms Arena.
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The Epic Southeast Baltimore Christmas Church Tour
A photo and history tour inside Canton, Highlandtown, Fells Point and Little Italy's oldest immigrant Catholic churches.
Arts & Culture
Book Reviews: January 2016
The latest from Wil Haygood, Lia Purpura, and Dr. Daniel Muñoz.
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Q&A With Wil Haygood
The D.C. author talks about his latest book on Thurgood Marshall.
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Her Own Brush
Exhibit at Reginald F. Lewis Museum explores an artist ahead of her time.
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Rawlings-Blake Announces She Will Not Seek Re-Election
Mayor says she will focus on getting Baltimore through its current crisis and moving city forward.
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Seven Score & Ten Years Ago
Upcoming events marking the sesquicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
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Up Hill Climb
Carrying lessons learned from his humble roots, Elijah Cummings has become a national leader on Capitol Hill.
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Star-Spangled Spectacular Wrap-Up
Through images, we recap the bicentennial celebration of our National Anthem.
