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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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Preserved H.L. Mencken House is a Palpable Step Back in Time
Union Square home of the prolific journalist reopens after 23 years.
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Frustrated by Trump, Hogan Lands 500,000 COVID-19 Tests from South Korea
First Lady Yumi Hogan helped negotiations with South Korean suppliers.
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Maryland Schools To Remain Closed Through May 15
Hospitalizations and deaths in the state, now approaching 500, still on the rise.
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Hogan Touts COVID-19 Reopening Plans, Orders Facial Coverings in Public
Hogan promises increased testing as state records highest one-day death toll.
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Hogan and Wen Offer Takes on Virus and Potential Reopening of the Economy
Maryland governor and former Baltimore City health commissioner discuss next moves on CNN.
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Maryland Historical Society Begins Cataloguing Coronavirus Testimonials
Photos and letters will be used for future exhibit detailing life in quarantine.
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Political Candidates Adjust to Coronavirus Restrictions
Congressional and mayoral candidates rethink outreach efforts ahead of postponed elections.
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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026
Vote for your favorites in this year's Readers' Poll.
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You Don't Know Jack
Jack Young may be Baltimore’s most unlikely modern mayor. Will he keep the job?
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UMD Public Health Official Explains What Lies Ahead Amid COVID-19
Boris Lushniak says the best weapon against coronavirus is flattening the curve.
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Running List of Baltimore Programming and Events Impacted by Coronavirus
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has had a wide effect on many city institutions.
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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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How Baltimore Officials Are Preparing to Combat Coronavirus
With three cases confirmed in Maryland, medical professionals are taking measures to fight back.
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Goucher College Unveils Roadside Marker Honoring Suffragette History
Descendants of women’s rights advocates recognized at special ceremony.
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Former Mayor Catherine Pugh Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Legal professionals weigh in on the decision and the year-long ‘Healthy Holly’ scandal.
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Inside the Creation of the Tubman and Douglass Statues at the Maryland State House
Sculptures of the famous Marylanders honor their legacies and abolitionist history.
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Kirwan Commission Bill Aims to Set Higher Education Standards for Maryland
Funding concerns could stall progress of the public school reform legislation.
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Why Is Governor Larry Hogan Meeting with Chris Evans?
The ‘Avengers’ actor met with the governor to pitch a political project.
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The Great Migration
How Black families came "up South," faced down Jim Crow, and built a groundbreaking Civil Rights movement.
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What You Need to Know About Tuesday’s Special Primary Election
We break down top Dem platforms and predictions in race for Elijah Cummings’ seat.
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Here’s What Chris Van Hollen Had to Say About Trump Tweet
The president called the Maryland senator a “no-name” on Twitter Tuesday morning.
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The Walters Offers a Rare Look at a Relic of St. Francis of Assisi
The restored St. Francis Missal is back on display at The Walters after nearly 40 years.
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No Small Deaths
Frances Glessner Lee's famous dioramas teach detectives how to evaluate crime scenes.
