In the museum's latest permanent exhibition, curator Rachel Donaldson taps into the history of Baltimore watering holes from the Industrial Revolution until Prohibition.
Former 'Sun' reporter Scott Shane introduces us to writer, activist, and former enslaved shoemaker Thomas Smallwood—a Harriet Tubman-worthy figure whose story is barely known.
In February 1904, downtown Baltimore was utterly destroyed by a ravenous fire that burned for two days. Just two years later, a new city—the one we live and work in today—had risen from the ashes. We look back at the rebirth of a great American city, and hear the echoes of the present in the voices of the past.
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Sixty years ago, a white Southern Maryland plantation owner struck and killed a Black Baltimore server at a society ball, galvanizing the city and making national headlines.
The impacts of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers have been felt well beyond the city.
Recently elected Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates dismisses murder charges in controversial, long-running case.
One of the most remarkable custom homes in Baltimore County.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Cockeysville was constructed between 1850-1852 by the Irish arrivals.
Thousands of Lumbee Indians migrated to Upper Fells Point after World War II. Decades later, members of the tribe are claiming their history.
Maryland makes sweeping history with statewide elections of Moore, attorney general-elect Anthony Brown, and comptroller-elect Brooke Lierman.
We catch up with Baltimore County's first-ever inspector general.
Airing on PBS, the two films provide in-depth looks at how Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass pursued equality for all.
The first-degree murder conviction in the high-profile case—documented in the first season of 'Serial'—was vacated Monday in light of newly acquired evidence not previously turned over to defense attorneys.
With the American League’s best pitching staff, the 1961 “Baby Birds” proved an obstacle in Maris’ pursuit of Baltimore-born “Babe."
In the wake of the market's large-scale renovation, Wallace’s poignant portraits—so full of energy and everyday connection—serve as a time capsule to the Lexington that once was.
The Supreme Court is one place cameras are still not allowed.
Chad Shapiro's treasure trove includes more than 400 historic lightbulbs, one of the first meters used to calculate the use of electrical power, and several handwritten letters by the famous inventor.
With mail-ballots still to be counted, Wes Moore up in Democratic governor’s race; Ivan Bates leads Marilyn Mosby in City State’s Attorney’s election.
Shuttered for much of the past quarter century, the museum officially reopens (again) on August 13 following a $5.5-million overhaul.
Former NBA star's new memoir recounts relationships with family, mentors, and his fellow Dunbar Poets.
When the show ended its run, David Simon said he wanted his portrayal of Baltimore judged against the future.
The museum's Fashion Archives include more than 15,000 items spanning four centuries.
We chat with author and crime reporter Justin Fenton about watching his book get remade for TV.
The city will begin offering $1,000 per month—no strings attached—to 200 parents this summer.
Though shuttered for more than three decades, the Marble’s legacy lives on in the dizzying array of talent it fostered.
Along with photographing long-shuttered psychiatric institutions, Christopher has shot former factories, power plants, churches, schools, mills, and malls across Maryland.