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Fossils and Granite in Baltimore’s Downtown Buildings Reveal Earth’s Ancient Story
The Natural History Society of Maryland leads a 12-stop, 1.5-mile tour examining the city's geological roots.
History & Politics
Prohibition in Baltimore and The Colorful Story of Undercover Agent Kitty Costello
From the start, the effort to drag Baltimore into compliance seemed doomed.
Arts & Culture
Susan Muaddi Darraj’s Debut Novel Delves Into the Palestinian Immigrant Experience
Set in Baltimore, 'Behind You Is the Sea' reveals a diverse community of characters that, while sharing universal U.S. immigrant experiences, also defy stereotypes.
History & Politics
Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Found Guilty on Two Counts of Perjury
Perjury convictions underscore fall from power of the City’s former top prosecutor.
Arts & Culture
New Book Chronicles Life of Senator Daniel Brewster, the “Golden Boy of Maryland Politics”
Former state house reporter John Frece captures Brewster’s very public highs and lows—and his quiet, three-decade recovery from alcoholism.
News & Community
Easton’s Hill Community is One of the Oldest Free Black Neighborhoods in the U.S.
Today, Yvonne Freeman leads tours of the neighborhood where she grew up.
Sports
Bird’s Eye View: Orioles Drop Second Straight Game to Rangers
O’s offense finally awakens, but it’s not enough to overcome walks and Texas attack.
Sports
Bird’s Eye View: Five Quick Takes from Orioles’ Playoff Opening Loss
Bradish provides solid start, but with offense flummoxed by Rangers’ pitching, O's fall 3-2.
Arts & Culture
Artist Chris Stain is Documenting the History of Graffiti in Baltimore
Stain contributed to the city’s acclaimed 2012 Open Walls project.
Sports
Family, Teammates, Fans, and Current Orioles Remember Brooks Robinson
The Orioles honored the Hall of Famer with a public memorial service at Camden Yards Monday morning.
Arts & Culture
Justine Barron’s New Book Presents the Fullest Story of Freddie Gray’s Death to Date
In 'They Killed Freddie Gray: The Anatomy of a Police Brutality Cover-Up,' the independent journalist analyzes problems with the established narrative that Gray was fatally injured during a “rough ride.”
History & Politics
In 2020, JHU Acknowledged Enslaved People Were Held at Clifton Mansion. The Reckoning Continues.
Directed by professor and historian Martha Jones, the new Hard Histories initiative examines how racism has persisted over a century and a half at Hopkins.
Birds Nest
Then & Now: How Do the 2023 Orioles Compare to the ’83 Championship Team?
Can these young birds bring a World Series banner back to Baltimore?
Arts & Culture
Awake Thy Soul: Singing the Centuries-Old ‘Sacred Harp’ in Baltimore
Developed in the late 1700s and early 1800s, shape-note singing soon moved south and west along with the frontier.
Arts & Culture
‘The Body Politic’ Follows Brandon Scott as He Tackles Baltimore’s Gun Violence Epidemic
Baltimore filmmaker Gabriel Goodenough discusses the new documentary.
Arts & Culture
The Walters Unveils Landmark Reinstallation of its Asian and Islamic Collection
The exhibition brings together diverse regions and religious and artistic practices in a sweeping show that highlights their interaction and influence upon one another.
Arts & Culture
Patrick Smithwick’s Latest Book is His Most Heart-Wrenching
The Monkton author's new book, 'War’s Over, Come Home', chronicles his family’s struggle to help their oldest son as he suffers through PTSD after two tours in Iraq.
News & Community
The City That Rides: Meet Bicycling Advocate Shaka Pitts
The co-founder of Baltimore-based advocacy group Black People Ride Bikes now leads the Wednesday-night “Do the Bike Thing” ride.
Arts & Culture
Mark Clague’s Cultural Biography of “The Star-Spangled Banner” Couldn’t Be Timelier
The musicologist chronicles the complicated history of the song that eventually became the country’s official anthem.
