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Alsobrooks Elected MD’s First Black U.S. Senator; Key Baltimore Referendums Split
As Trump wins the presidency, P.G. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks defeats former Governor Larry Hogan while referendum to rezone Inner Harbor passes and initiative to reduce the size of the City Council fails.
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Baltimore Voting Guide: What You Need to Know to Cast Your Ballot
Election Day is November 5. As always, there’s a lot at stake.
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More than 2,000 Marylanders Died from Opioid-Related Overdoses in 2017
New report shows epidemic has not slowed in first quarter of 2018.
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A Day in Annapolis
Just a stone’s throw from Baltimore, our state capital is a great day trip getaway for everything.
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Tough as Nails
Power Nails Decals brings culturally celebratory nail art to the masses.
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Five Things to Know About New Supreme Court Justice Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Bethesda native was selected by President Trump to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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Hundreds Join ‘Keep Families Together’ Immigration Rally in Patterson Park
Cardin, Ruppersberger and Sarbanes blast Trump Administration immigration policies.
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Eight Key Takeaways from Maryland’s Primary Election
Ben Jealous will challenge Gov. Larry Hogan and race for Baltimore County executive still undecided.
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Local Politicians and Voters Feel Primaries Could Be Turning Point for Baltimore
At a polling place in District 46, voters provide mixed reactions to local political climate.
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Your Business Home in Baltimore
City House offers an elegant alternative to the typical coworking space.
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Latest Gaia Mural in Remington Focuses on Migration as a Human Right
The image features an immigrant mother and child framed by flowers from Steelcut Flower Co.
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Cameo: Stephen Towns
The artist talks about his first solo museum show and genre-defying quilting work.
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Local Organizations Struggle to Reunite Families Following Executive Order
Reunification programs worry about the “re-traumatizing” effects on refugee children.
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Keeping in Ship Shape
Downtown Sailing Center celebrates 30 years of connecting sailors with the water.
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Lou Catelli is Serious About Running for Mayor of Baltimore in 2020
The unofficial mayor of Hampden wants to be the official mayor of Baltimore.
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Book Reviews: June 2018
Dig into these reads about bipolar disorder and the civil rights movement.
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Today is the Last Day to Register for the June Primaries
Jealous jumps past Baker in Democratic race for governor; Hogan's approval rating remains high in latest poll.
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Primary Colors
Our handy guide to all of the candidates running for Governor of Maryland.
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Direct Message
Local company Mess in a Bottle uses T-shirts to send empowering messages.
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Siblings Krishanti and Thiru Vignarajah Discuss Running for Office Side by Side
The sister and brother are vying for Maryland governor and Baltimore state’s attorney.
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Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz Dies from Cardiac Arrest
Gubernatorial candidate was among leading Democrats vying to unseat Gov. Larry Hogan.
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Book Reviews: May 2018
The latest work about The Wire and Maryland's musical history.
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Trial By Fire
On May 17, 1968, two priests and seven Catholic activists set fire to Catonsville draft records, sparking a national wave of Vietnam War resistance.
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Highlights from Women of the World Festival in Baltimore
As a panelist, I got a front row seat to talks about inclusivity, gender equality, and womanhood.
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Back to the Future
Kurt Schmoke was vilified for wanting to end the drug war. Today, his ideas are becoming reality.
