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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Odette Ramos’ ascension as Baltimore’s first-ever Latinx City Council member did not come easily.
The iconic ethnic neighborhood has outlasted all of Baltimore’s old-world enclaves. Now it faces its greatest challenge in more than a century.
Baltimore-born Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Maryland congressmen at center of House indictment after president inspires Capitol insurrection.
A testament to privacy, luxury, and meticulous attention to detail.
Hogan says he’d like VP Mike Pence, longtime friend, to take the reins.
One woman killed by Capitol Police and three others dead after building was stormed Wednesday.
The politician, legislator, and advocate discusses the national political climate and the work at hand.
The city's 52nd mayor was sworn in during a low-key ceremony at City Hall today.
After the Little Italy statue was toppled in July, a local group is working to rebuild it.
Legal challenges from President Trump expected to continue; state recounts to come.
Largely due to mail-in ballots, the presidential election could take days or weeks to finalize.
High-profile races fail to deliver upsets, sports betting is legalized, and more key outcomes.
From drink specials to greenery sales, here’s how to calm your nerves.
A handy guide to the historic election on November 3, 2020.
Muller Paz would make history as the first Green Party candidate elected to city office.
In just eight years, Mileah Kromer has built the Goucher Poll into an institution.
"C’mon, Mister-all-the-way-from-Baltimore, you can do this," Stuart Zolotorow remembers Lennon telling him.
Many of the original O's are buried together at West Baltimore’s New Cathedral Cemetery.
Gov. Hogan’s deputy director of community initiatives defended teenager accused of killing two Kenosha protestors.
Running as an independent is an uphill struggle in a city dominated by democrats, but the mayoral candidate isn’t letting that stop him.
Baltimore and Maryland women stood on the frontlines of the suffrage fight.
We catch up with the future City Comptroller.
Baynard Woods and Brandon Soderberg discuss 'I Got a Monster.'