On the 100th anniversary of his death, a committed group of fans gathered in the heat at Mount Auburn Cemetery to celebrate the legacy of Joseph Gans. He is a […]
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Generous Benefactors Help City Keep Some Pools Open
Most Baltimore City swimming pools were closed for the summer season on Aug. 8, at least four weeks too early for city residents looking for a fun way to beat […]
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Dispatches from the Trail: Sign of the Times
Thousands of lawns across Baltimore City are anointed with campaign signs representing the aspirations of political novices and wily veterans. However, no one sign has caused more of a stir […]
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Baltimore Congressman Continues Fight Against Foreclosures
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings recently issued a letter to more than a dozen lenders throughout the metropolitan area currently engaged in mortgage modification procedures, especially those participating in the Home […]
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UMBC Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center
The University of Maryland Baltimore County has broken ground on a $170 million performing arts and humanities building that will be the Catonsville school’s largest building to date, the school […]
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Y of Central Maryland Announces Employee Promotions
The Y of Central Maryland recently announced the promotions of five staff members in various roles, including Michelle Becote-Jackson, who has been named senior vice president of Y Journeys for […]
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‘The Avenue’ To Be Revisited
Eastsiders call Broadway “The Avenue.” Hampdenites give that designation to 36th Street, known nationally for its Christmas lights extravaganza. But for the African-American community of Baltimore, especially those who live […]
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City Pools Face Budget Cuts
Budget cuts will force Baltimore City pools to close early this year due to an unprecedented fiscal crisis caused by declining revenue and increased costs. During the record- breaking heat […]
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Volunteers Needed for VA Maryland Home Respite Care Program
(BALTIMORE, Md) – The VA Maryland Health Care System needs volunteers for its Volunteer Home Respite Care Program. The program is designed to provide the veteran’s caregiver temporary relief from […]
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Baltimore Filmmaker Scores Big with “Takers”
Veteran filmmaker Peter Allen is living the life many screenwriters dream about: his movie, “Takers” seems destined to be a bona fide 2010 summer blockbuster. The movie stars red-hot actors […]
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Baltimore Woman Welcomes 104th Year of Life
Alice Colbert, born Aug. 3, 1906, in Baltimore, is living an exceptionally full life. The spry centenarian has watched her family flourish with five generations and she has traveled to […]
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Baltimore Meets 50 Million-Pound (of Waste) Challenge
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake recently visited Edmondson Village to celebrate Baltimoreans who have recycled 50,000,000 pounds of waste since the start of One PLUS ONE collections last July. Flanked by huge […]