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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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Can Anyone Stop Baltimore City’s Most Dangerous Drivers?
Crashes have killed nearly 500 people in Baltimore City over the past decade, and safety advocates say leaders have left tools on the table.
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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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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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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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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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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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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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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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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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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
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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.
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Federal Court Rules Baltimore “Spy Plane” Unconstitutional
In 8-7 decision, U.S. Court of Appeals rules persistent aerial surveillance violates Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
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Alec MacGillis’ New Book Chronicles the Fall of Manufacturing and Rise of Amazon
Some of the most interesting chapters juxtapose Baltimore's legendary Bethlehem Steel and General Motors operations against the Amazon warehouses that have supplanted them.
