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In 1916, Harry Houdini Escaped a Straitjacket Dangled Above a Packed Baltimore Street
The legendary performer’s most famous local appearance, 110 years ago this month, drew 50,000 people to one of downtown’s busiest intersections.
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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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Victor Blackwell Settles In as Co-Anchor of CNN’s Weekday ‘Newsroom’
Former Milford Mill Academy class president discusses his career, the state of broadcast journalism, and how his deep Baltimore roots inform his work.
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Nick Mosby Wants to Revive Baltimore’s Dollar-House Program
But just how similar would it be to the city’s fondly remembered original of the 1970s?
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Writing Wrongs: ‘Afro-American’ Sportswriter Sam Lacy is in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Lacy, who covered Jackie Robinson’s rookie year with the Brooklyn Dodgers, would prove as resilient as No. 42 himself.
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Women Who Move Maryland 2026
Women are an essential part of the engine that makes our region thrive. In our annual section that follows, Women Who Move Maryland, we spotlight women professionals who play a leading role in Baltimore and beyond.
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Marilyn Mosby Indicted on Federal Fraud and Perjury Charges
Baltimore State’s Attorney allegedly falsified mortgage applications and COVID-19 hardship claims.
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The City that Writes
The mysterious death, general strangeness, and undeniable genius of a certain macabre poet casts a large shadow over the city’s literary legacy. But Baltimore’s writing tradition is as rich and diverse as the city itself.
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On the Ground at the Capitol Siege: One Year Later
Everyone remembers where they were on January 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the Capitol. But that day is particularly vivid to me—because I was there.
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Issues to Watch in Maryland’s 2022 General Assembly Session
In this final year of Maryland’s four-year electoral cycle, political scientists and lawmakers expect a more fiery session than usual.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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Keith Davis Jr. Rejects Plea Deal at Hearing; Faces Fifth Trial on Murder Charge
Incarcerated since 2015, Davis turned down a new plea deal from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office Tuesday.
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Why Archaeologists Have Long Been Interested in Trash
Evan Woodard unearths curios at local sites and tracks down the stories behind them.
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The Many Trials of Keith Davis Jr.
Prosecutors have tried Keith Davis Jr. four times for the same murder without sustaining a conviction. Incarcerated since June 2015, Davis remains in jail awaiting a fifth trial while his wife fights for his freedom.
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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Political headwinds and city’s high homicide count are challenging the 37-year-old mayor’s plans to improve public safety.
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President Biden’s CNN Town Hall To Be Held at Baltimore Center Stage Tonight
Local leaders weigh in on the televised event, which marks Biden's first Charm City appearance as Commander in Chief.
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Can Defund Work in Baltimore?
Ray Kelly has made defunding the police his life’s mission. He knows it’s an uphill battle.
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Baltimore Carpenter Creates a Literal Old-School Smalltimore
By day, Matt Hankins is a shop supervisor at Worcester Eisenbrandt, a historic restoration company that's nearly 100 years old.
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Tall Order
John Olszewski Jr. pledged to move Baltimore County government into the 21st century. Has he?
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How a Violent Summer is Testing Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
Political headwinds and city's high homicide count are challenging the young mayor's plans to improve public safety.
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Playland
Ocean City has changed dramatically over the past century, but it’s always been about family and fun.
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50 Years Ago, the Baltimore Bullets Pulled Off One of the Greatest Upsets in NBA Playoff History
After back-to-back playoff losses to rival New York, the Bullets earned redemption in the '71 Eastern Conference Finals.
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No Longer Underground
Historical sites along Maryland’s active Underground Railroad are being rediscovered.
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The Spirit of Maryland’s Former Poet Laureate Lucille Clifton Lives On in Windsor Hills
To honor their mother and father, the Clifton siblings are transforming their childhood home into a cultural center for emerging and underserved artists.
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Preservationists Work to Amplify the Historical Significance of LGBTQ Spaces
Leon’s in Mt. Vernon, and other buildings, could be officially registered as national historic sites.
