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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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Step Inside This Butchers Hill Home Filled With Unique Artifacts

Mike Weikert, the co-executive director of MICA's new Center for Creative Impact, displays items that are unique in their form, function, and history.

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Irish Soda Bread is the Perfect Treat for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Atwater's head baker and production manager Mike Hines shares the recipe for cafe chain's spongy, zest-loaded sweet loaf.

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Franklyn Baker Takes a Direct Approach to Serving Baltimore Communities

The president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland has doubled down on homelessness prevention, educational equity initiatives, and diversifying staff.

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Maryland State Bar Association Honors Career-long Activists

Members of the Maryland State Bar Association share their careers of service

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How to Be a Good Neighbor During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Here are few ways to lend a hand to Baltimoreans in need.