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Dan Rodricks: Trump disparaging Baltimore — like listening to a gas-powered leaf blower
President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Baltimore as “so far gone,” when he hasn’t a clue about daily life here, was loud and hypocritical.
Posted inNews
Overall crime in Maryland is going down, but homicides and rapes are rising
Data show overall crime in Maryland steadily declined between 2010 and 2020, yet homicides increased in that same period.
Posted inBaltimore City, Media, News, Politics & Business
Baltimore Police Department’s 2025 year-end report: ‘doing all the things’ to reduce crime, and it shows
The Baltimore Police Department released its year-end report, and the 2025 numbers show impressive, historic accomplishments in many areas.
Posted inTop Headlines
Wednesday Morning Headlines: $3.5M settlement reached for businesses damaged during Freddie Gray unrest; Hopkins researchers develop faster COVID-19 test; and more
Baltimore reaches $3.5 million settlement with business owners over damages from Freddie Gray unrest — The Baltimore Sun Johns Hopkins researchers develop new, faster COVID-19 test — WBAL ‘Buzz’ McCormick, former CEO of Hunt Valley spice giant, dies — Baltimore Business Journal Foo Fighters concert canceled at Merriweather Post Pavilion — WMAR Can Md. Help […]
Posted inArt
BmoreArt’s Picks: July 29 – August 4
BmoreArt’s picks this week: “Never Forget… We are Humans” exhibition closes at Full Circle Gallery, Baltimore Center Stage webinar, and more.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple
Total violent crimes (homicide, rape, aggravated assault, robbery) in Baltimore decreased by 21% since 2015, Capital News Service found.
Posted inFood & Drink
Bakery reinvigorates Druid Heights with sweet rolls and art
Since opening the Avenue Bakery to revive economic opportunities and Pennsylvania Avenue’s rich entertainment history, James Hamlin feels unsatisfied with the progress.
Posted inBaltimore Writers Club
A Middle Grades Book About ‘Really Hard Stuff’: Q&A with Maggie Master, Author of ‘The Hopeling’
The protagonist of Maggie Master’s new middle-grade novel “The Hopeling” is an angel tasked with reading incoming prayers from humans.
Posted inColleges & Universities
Can AI be harnessed to support reparations in Baltimore?
With funding from the Open Society Foundation, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) last winter published a report examining the impact of the War on Drugs on African American communities in Maryland. According to the report, any efforts to decriminalize drugs must include reparations for […]
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Influx of millions boosts hope for Mondawmin small businesses owners
The Mondawmin area and its mall have struggled with outbursts of violence and closures of high profile businesses such as Target in 2018. But there’s a lot of activity now aimed at reviving an important part of West Baltimore.
Posted inCampaign 2024
Feeling groovy: A surge of Baltimore optimism buoys Scott’s re-election
Mayor Brandon Scott’s near 10-point victory in what was long seen as a tight race against former mayor Sheila Dixon was foreshadowed in polling that improbably captured a surging optimism about Baltimore.
Posted inPolitics & Business
It’s police recruitment season, but filling vacancies is a struggle across Maryland
As police recruitment season kicks off, police departments across Maryland are recruiting more aggressively than ever to fill patrol cars.
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Last Week, This Week: Stories You Need To Start Your Day — And 2024! (News From Dec. 25-29)
Last week, we shared roundups of our top news stories, columns, and photos from 2023, including our most-read articles, the hottest houses, the year’s food highlights, and more.
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MCB Real Estate plans to demolish former bank to make way for new ‘Ynot Lot’ outdoor events venue in Station North Arts District
MCB Real Estate, the owner of Harborplace, is seeking to demolish a former bank in the Station North Arts District, with initial plans for a new location of the Ynot Lot outdoor events venue.
