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General Ship Repair is a Testament to Baltimore’s Maritime Roots
The south side of the Inner Harbor used to house convoyed rows of such shipyards, but now there is only this one—which has been operated by the Lynch family for more than a century.
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Senator Cory McCray’s Memoir Recounts How an Apprenticeship Changed His Course
At 18, after serving time in juvenile detention, McCray was accepted into a five-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electricians.
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Found Art
Scenes from Normal's Books & Records and the Baltimore American Indian Center.
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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.
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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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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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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.
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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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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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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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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.
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.
