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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Political headwinds and city's high homicide count are challenging the young mayor's plans to improve public safety.
Ocean City has changed dramatically over the past century, but it’s always been about family and fun.
After back-to-back playoff losses to rival New York, the Bullets earned redemption in the '71 Eastern Conference Finals.
One of the most remarkable custom homes in Baltimore County.
Historical sites along Maryland’s active Underground Railroad are being rediscovered.
To honor their mother and father, the Clifton siblings are transforming their childhood home into a cultural center for emerging and underserved artists.
Leon’s in Mt. Vernon, and other buildings, could be officially registered as national historic sites.
In 8-7 decision, U.S. Court of Appeals rules persistent aerial surveillance violates Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
Some of the most interesting chapters juxtapose Baltimore's legendary Bethlehem Steel and General Motors operations against the Amazon warehouses that have supplanted them.
Measure supported by Council President Nick Mosby would have put Baltimore tenants at financial risk, according to housing advocates.
Senators Van Hollen and Cardin join Mayor Scott in West Baltimore, making the case to redress infrastructure inequity and city’s blighted highway.
Baltimore is the second most corrupt federal jurisdiction in the country. Can a city with our history be reformed?
'Sun' reporter discusses chronicling rogue GTTF activities in 'We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption.'
Currently, less than 7 percent of U.S. monuments recognize women.
To understand Harris' often out-there politics, you’ve got to understand the gerrymandering that enables him.
The police "spy plane" experiment is over, but the growing surveillance of Baltimore continues.
Records show embattled Baltimore City State’s Attorney recently bought two Florida homes for combined $1 million.
We catch up with the City Councilman, educator, and advocate.
For more than a half century, the studio has crafted figures and scenes for museums around the world.
Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr. takes us on a tour of the 1877-built property that will soon become the Justice Thurgood Marshall Center.
After decades of silence, the Eastern Shore begins to reckon with its difficult history.
Two weeks after violent invasion of the Capitol, the democratic transfer of power is completed Wednesday.
Scilipoti, 90, has captured everyone from President Kennedy to Tommy D’Alesandro III, and he's still going.