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The Orange Crush is Officially Maryland’s Drink of Summer
On June 1, the citrusy refresher will formally become our state cocktail. But it has been unofficially for at least 40 years now—with Ocean City, in many ways, being where it all began.
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Jesse Dortzbach Shares the Magic of Making a Good Cigar
Meet the proprietor of Dortzbach Cigars, a one-man operation that sells custom-made, hand-rolled stogies and offers classes in Baltimore County.
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Author and Mental Health Advocate Kevin Shird on Baltimore’s Need for Accessible Trauma Care
"I know firsthand the impacts of trauma and stigma on one’s decision-making and how it has hindered communities of color from seeking treatment and counseling," writes Shird, who survived street violence and prison with the help of therapy. "I want to help tear down those barriers."
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Kevin Shird’s New Book Makes a Compelling Case for Access to Mental Health Resources in Prison
In 'A Life For a Life,' the formerly incarcerated author examines his struggles with PTSD, as well as those of former cellmate.
