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Photos: Baltimoreans Join National Shutdown to Protest ICE
Crowds gather at Hopkins Plaza as part of a nationwide strike—which called for no work, school, or shopping on Jan. 30—in objection to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
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Osita Nwanevu’s New Book Makes a Bold Assertion on National Politics
In 'The Right of the People,' the Baltimore-based journalist argues that the U.S. Constitution is not the solution to our dysfunction, but its cause.
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Justin Fenton’s New Book Offers a Startling Look at the Gun Trace Task Force
'Sun' reporter discusses chronicling rogue GTTF activities in 'We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops, and Corruption.'
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Claire McCardell Statue Will Honor Groundbreaking Frederick-Born Designer
Currently, less than 7 percent of U.S. monuments recognize women.
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Does Congressman Andy Harris Represent the Future or End of the Maryland GOP?
To understand Harris' often out-there politics, you’ve got to understand the gerrymandering that enables him.
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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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Under Watch
The police "spy plane" experiment is over, but the growing surveillance of Baltimore continues.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Investigating Marilyn and Nick Mosby
Records show embattled Baltimore City State’s Attorney recently bought two Florida homes for combined $1 million.
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GameChanger: Zeke Cohen
We catch up with the City Councilman, educator, and advocate.
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East Baltimore's Dorfman Museum Figures Brings Life to Museums
For more than a half century, the studio has crafted figures and scenes for museums around the world.
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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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Pastor Believes Transformation of P.S. 103 Can Revitalize Old West Baltimore
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.
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Turning Tides
After decades of silence, the Eastern Shore begins to reckon with its difficult history.
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President Biden and Vice President Harris Inaugurated Amid Massive Military Protection
Two weeks after violent invasion of the Capitol, the democratic transfer of power is completed Wednesday.
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Photographer Tom Scilipoti Has Chronicled Baltimore For Seven Decades
Scilipoti, 90, has captured everyone from President Kennedy to Tommy D’Alesandro III, and he's still going.
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Her Turn Now
Odette Ramos’ ascension as Baltimore’s first-ever Latinx City Council member did not come easily.
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Saving Little Italy
The iconic ethnic neighborhood has outlasted all of Baltimore’s old-world enclaves. Now it faces its greatest challenge in more than a century.
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House Impeaches Trump for Second Time
Baltimore-born Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Maryland congressmen at center of House indictment after president inspires Capitol insurrection.
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Maryland Democratic Leaders Seek President’s Removal; Hogan Says America “Better Off” Without Trump
Hogan says he’d like VP Mike Pence, longtime friend, to take the reins.
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On the Ground of the Capitol Siege: Pro-Trump Riot Plummets into Violence and Tragedy
One woman killed by Capitol Police and three others dead after building was stormed Wednesday.
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GameChanger: Kweisi Mfume
The politician, legislator, and advocate discusses the national political climate and the work at hand.
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Now Mayor, Brandon Scott Vows to “Chart a New Path” for Baltimore
The city's 52nd mayor was sworn in during a low-key ceremony at City Hall today.
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Trump Administration Awards Federal Funds to Recreate Columbus Statue
After the Little Italy statue was toppled in July, a local group is working to rebuild it.
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Joe Biden Declared Presidential Winner by AP
Legal challenges from President Trump expected to continue; state recounts to come.
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Biden vs. Trump Too Close to Call
Largely due to mail-in ballots, the presidential election could take days or weeks to finalize.
