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Movie review: Digger

Come for Tom Cruise's bravura performance as a corrupt oil tycoon—stay for the thorny twists.

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A Travel Guide to Exploring Route 40, America’s First Highway

Sorry Route 66, but no other national highway is as consequential as U.S. 40, known as “Main Street of America," which celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

On The Town

Weekend Lineup: Oct. 2-4

The best ways to spend your weekend in Charm City.

Find the Best in Baltimore

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News & Community

Truth Without Apology: Since 1892, ‘The Afro’ Has Confronted Injustice and Celebrated Black Culture

This year, the longest-running Black-owned family newspaper in the U.S. moves its offices and rich archives into West Baltimore's historic Upton Mansion.

Arts & Culture

Soul of the City

One hundred years ago this month, the Royal Theatre opened its doors on Pennsylvania Avenue and over the next half-century played host to some of the greatest talent in American musical history.