The truth about Freddie Gray’s ‘pre-existing injury from car accident’ — Baltimore Sun Maryland governor calls night of relative calm in Baltimore a ‘turning point’ — New York Times Combat tech is turning Baltimore into a paramilitary zone — Gizmodo 2016 race collides with Baltimore unrest — NPR Baltimore protester Joseph Kent ‘kidnapped by police’ […]
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Reactions to SRB’s Decision: Some ‘Impressed,’ Some Ready for Change
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s decision not to seek re-election was confirmed as a big news event began as soon as her press conference was over, when politicians from all corners started issuing reaction.
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Baltimore Man Dies in Police Custody Spurring Questions, Protests
Freddie Gray was taken into custody by Baltimore police last Sunday in the 1500 block of North Avenue. What happened over the next few minutes is unclear; the ultimate result, however, was that Gray was left comatose and with severe spinal cord injuries. He died over the weekend.The attorney representing Gray’s family, the powerhouse William “Billy” Murphy Jr., […]
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Sheila Dixon Releases Plan to End Violence
The Democratic primary for Mayor of the City of Baltimore is just a few months away, and today Sheila Dixon released a four-point plan to address the violence and crime that has overcome Baltimore. Last year was Baltimore’s deadliest year ever recorded on a per-capita basis.
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Friday Morning Headlines: Nearly 400 Businesses Were Damaged in Riots; Bob Caret Talks Future; and More
Defense: Mosby either failed to turn over Freddie Gray evidence, or independent investigation didn’t happen — Baltimore Sun Count of businesses damaged in riots rises to about 400 — Baltimore Sun Police: Handgun recovered in a Baltimore prisoner holding cell — CBS Baltimore New USM chancellor talks future — WBAL-TV Why OrderUp accepted Groupon’s acquisition […]
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Mosby Treated Like a “Rockstar” in Philadelphia
All those who want to argue that State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has become more celebrity than public servant ever since she announced charges for the six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray just got a big assist from Philly.com.
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Thursday Morning Headlines: 300 Men March Seeks to Reclaim Neighborhoods; Ed Reed to Retire Today; FBI Provided Air Support to Police During Freddie Gray Protests; and More
Maryland could build Purple Line for 10 percent less, top state official says – Washington Post FBI admits providing air support to Baltimore Police during Freddie Gray unrest – Baltimore Sun Ed Reed to officially retire Thursday at Ravens’ training complex – Baltimore Sun 300 Men March seeks to reclaim neighborhoods, one corner at a […]
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Is Elijah Cummings the Next Democrat in For Md. Senate Race?
After a period of summer silence in the jockeying for position in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski, a sign went up from Baltimore Congressman Elijah Cummings this week.
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Venue Cancels Fundraiser for Baltimore 6 Over Blackface Performance
When word on Wednesday afternoon spread that a former cop was planning to bring back a blackface performance at a fall fundraiser for the police charged in connection with Freddie Gray’s death, the local outcry was swift and decidedly against Bobby Berger. Even the management of the spot where the event was set to be […]
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On White Privilege, Police Brutality and Baltimore
University of Baltimore MFA student Tracy Gold considers the recent riots in light of her comfortable Towson upbringing. I’m white, and I live in a neighborhood of yuppies near the water in Baltimore City. So, I can’t speak to what it’s like for the folks affected by police brutality. But I can speak to what […]
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Monday Morning Headlines: Nick Markakis Returns to Camden Yards; Missing Carroll Co. Man Found Dead; Faces of Otakon 2015; and More
Representing Freddie Gray’s family: A venerable lawyer in cases involving race, police and death – Washington Post Nick Markakis, former O’s teammates agree: return will be ‘weird’ – Baltimore Sun Orioles score three in first, hold on to beat Rays, 5-2, and win series – Baltimore Sun Md. transportation secretary makes a good punching bag […]
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The Ordinary Baltimoreans Who Unexpectedly Became Famous This Week
The national media has descended on Baltimore this week, and some local characters have found themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight.
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Thursday Morning Headlines: Hogan Doesn’t Want to “Politicize” Freddie Gray’s Death; Orioles Lose Third Straight; Md. Casinos Accused of Admitting Underage Customers; and More
Fast-Moving Storms in Md. Send Down Trees and Power Lines – CBS Baltimore Montgomery seeks clarity stemming from ‘free-range’ parenting debate – Washington Post Mayor turns to playbook she helped write after Ferguson – Baltimore Sun Hogan doesn’t want to ‘politicize’ Freddie Gray’s death – Baltimore Sun Four Maryland casinos accused of admitting underage customers […]
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Prince Releases Music Video for ‘Baltimore’
Following up on the the concert and song, Prince released the music video for “Baltimore” on Tuesday.
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Local Hospitals Plan to Add 1000 Entry-Level Jobs
One of the engines of the unrest that rocked Baltimore earlier this year was the economic despair and high unemployment in some Baltimore neighborhoods. In Sandtown-Winchester, Freddie Gray’s neighborhood, the unemployment rate is double that of the city as a whole–and the city itself already has an unemployment rate much higher than the national average. […]
