On the one-year anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, Mt. Vernon will be the scene for reflection.
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Thursday Afternoon Headlines: David Simon on Baltimore Policing; Future of Preakness Studied; Body Camera Price tag; and More
Maryland Stadium Authority asked to study future of Pimlico, Preakness — Baltimore Sun Port of Baltimore record-setting growth continues — CBS Baltimore ‘The Wire’ creator criticizes Baltimore policing — WBAL HarborView Towers files for bankruptcy protection — BBJ Price tag for Baltimore body cameras: $11.6 million — Technical.ly Baltimore Orioles finalize deal with Pedro Alvarez […]
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Domino Sugars Sign Turns 65 Today
Monday brings a landmark anniversary for a Baltimore landmark: The Domino Sugars sign turns 65.
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With Flacco Injured, Ravens Add…David Olson?
Yesterday was a busy one for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Historic Thomas Building changes hands, a hotel for McHenry Row, community meeting on Madison Park North; New apartments for Canton and Station North
The Thomas Building, a survivor from the early 1900s in downtown Baltimore, has changed hands.
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Utah Man Re-Indicted for $100 Million Ponzi Scheme
In 2014, 18 federal charges against Utah-based, the self-proclaimed “free capitalist,” were dismissed. Prosecutors alleged that Koerber was behind a $100 million Ponzi scheme.
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Former NAACP Chief Ben Jealous Joins 2018 Race for Maryland Governor
Ex-NAACP president Ben Jealous is set to announce his candidacy today for the Maryland governor’s office, becoming the second official candidate in what promises to be a crowded field of Democratic contenders challenging Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Barksdale, Wire inspiration, Dies; Father and Son Charged in Robbery; and More
Barksdale, inspiration behind characters on The Wire, dies in federal prison — Baltimore Sun Board pledges thorough review of Catholic college’s turmoil — CBS Baltimore Chinese food shop owner faces charges in dispute over food — WBAL-TV Md. Dems want transportation transparency, commuter tax breaks, MTA oversight — BBJ Father, son charged in Baltimore robbery […]
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Baltimore, Female Voters Key Final Maryland Senate Primary Sprint
Barbara Mikulski was a trailblazer for women in politics from Baltimore, so it’s perhaps fitting that the race to replace her on the Democratic side is coming down to those two constituencies. It’s been a back-and-forth race in every sense of the term, with U.S. Rep Donna Edwards deemed the leader by a slim margin […]
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David Simon Wants You to Stop Using The Wire to Explain Baltimore
When the national media discusses Baltimore’s issues–whether it’s political corruption or violent police tactics or drug-related violence–they almost invariably namecheck The Wire. David Simon, the famously crotchety creator of that beloved HBO series, thinks that is “f***ed up.”
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The Reinvigoration of Baltimore’s Port?
Season two of The Wire focused on the stress and conflict caused by the decline of Baltimore’s once-vibrant shipping industry. But recent news seems to indicate that Baltimore’s port isn’t dead yet–in fact, it’s experiencing something of a renaissance.
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‘The Wire’ Cast Getting Set for Reunion During Artscape
Omar Little, Bubbles, Bunk and Slim Charles will be back in Baltimore this weekend. The cast of The Wire is set for a reunion on Saturday afternoon in the midst of Artscape.
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“Wire” Actress to Host JHU’s New Conversation Series About Discrimination
We can add another to the list of great speaker series hosted by Johns Hopkins. This new “art and conversation series” at the university was inspired by the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, and the subsequent rioting and unrest in the city. Consequently, the Redlining series (named after the practice of denying mortgages and […]
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David Simon’s New HBO Show Is About Porn, Not Baltimore
David Simon has produced a number of shows and miniseries for HBO since The Wire made critics swoon a decade ago — but none of them have been set in Simon’s beloved Baltimore.
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Grand Marshals Named for Baltimore MLK Day Parade
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade steps off next week on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Baltimore. On Tuesday, organizers named the grand marshals of this year’s event.
