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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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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Light Up the Sky Around Baltimore

Your guide to community parades, festivals, and shimmering shows happening for the holiday.

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Mahjong is Sweeping Baltimore

How the game that revolves around skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck is helping locals form bonds and share traditions.

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Anatomy of a Baltimore Rowhome

A love letter to our city's most defining architectural gem.

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Scrubbing Baltimore’s Marble Steps Was My Very First Job

Some kids have a paper route. Others shovel snow. But marble step scrubbing in Highlandtown goes a long way back in my family.

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Blurred Lines

The many complexities that arise when you’re a city of neighborhoods.