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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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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.
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Let's Party For The Patriots
Baltimore’s giant 1814 bicentennial bash promises to break all the records.
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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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The Men Who Saved Baltimore
The beginning of the end for the redcoats was two teenagers with muskets.
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Today in History: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act
Photos from the Maryland Historical Society capture the Civil Rights movement in the state.
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Then and Now: Transportation
The efficient movement of people, goods, and services is central to the function of any city—forever facing new challenges and demanding new solutions.
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Then and Now: Industry
For more than 300 years, the Port of Baltimore has been the center of industry for the state.
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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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Then & Now: Essay
The harbor communities continue to change, but the vestiges of the old neighborhoods are still shaping Baltimore.
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Kurt Schmoke to Lead University of Baltimore
Former mayor is named president of the University of Baltimore
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Through Their Eyes
In 1954, the Supreme Court declared segregated education unconstitutional. Sixty years later, four Baltimoreans recall their first days in their new schools.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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40 Under 40
We profile 40 up-and-comers in the fields of business, tech, nonprofit, politics, science, and the arts to find out who exactly is shaping the future of Baltimore.
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Setting Precedent
Long before writing Young Thurgood, Larry Gibson broke down Baltimore’s political barriers.
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Where The Civil War Began
How the Pratt Street Riot determined the course of the war.
Arts & Culture
All That Jazz
Desiree Collins was just looking for an investment property—she found a treasure trove of local jazz history.
