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The Women of the Pitch & Putt Golf Club Drive Home a Powerful Legacy
How the nearly 90-year-old club helped desegregate the city’s public courses and advance the civil rights movement.
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For 50 Years, Southeast Baltimore’s “I Am An American Day” Parade Welcomed New U.S. Citizens
At its height, the four-hour spectacle drew patriotic crowds of more than 250,000 to cheer on newly naturalized citizens, marching bands, and famous parade marshals.
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Columbus Statue Toppled, Thrown Into Inner Harbor
Statue near Little Italy becomes latest monument in the U.S. to fall.
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County Officials and Italian-American Activists Demand Protection for Columbus Statues
Group calls on Mayor Young and Governor Hogan to act.
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As Council Weighs Budget, Protestors Paint ‘Defund the Police’ Outside City Hall
Demonstrators paint Gay Street pavement at City Hall plaza.
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Students March and Call for Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Curriculum Changes
Hundreds rally at school headquarters to demand support for Black Lives Matter movement.
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Five Things to Know About Democratic Mayoral Nominee Brandon Scott
The 36-year-old City Council President rallies past Sheila Dixon to win Democratic mayoral primary.
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Brandon Scott Opens Razor-Thin Lead Over Sheila Dixon in Mayor’s Race
City Council president leads by 388 votes as mail-in count continues.
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Hogan Closes Schools for the Year, Beaches Reopen
Ocean City opens its boardwalk and beach for Mother's Day weekend.
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Visit Middletown, Maryland
History and charm meet right around the corner in Frederick County.
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Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula, Who First Won Big in Baltimore, Dies at 90
Architect of Miami Dolphins' perfect 1972 season was 33 when he took Colts helm.
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Despite Rising Toll, Hogan Hopeful of Early May “Phase I” Reopening
Governor offers no update on closure of state schools.
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Court Ruling on Baltimore Surveillance Planes Expected Friday
ACLU tries to halt what it calls “Orwellian nightmare come to life.”
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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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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.
