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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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Jack Burkert’s New Book Explores 20th Century Baltimore One Decade at a Time

The accessible story builds upon Burkert's 14 years of hosting tours and programs as an educator at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.