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How did Edgar Allan Poe die? Film probes mystery of his death
The film will kick off this weekend’s International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, which takes place 174 years after the famed author’s death.
Engraved portrait of author Edgar Allan Poe, circa 1830.
A beautiful evening broken by gunfire; five wounded after Morgan State coronation
One or more shooters opened fire on the campus of Morgan State University Tuesday night, wounding five people and sending students running for cover during what is traditionally a celebratory homecoming week at the HBCU.
A woman comforts a student after she is released from lockdown at Morgan State University following a shooting on Oct. 3, 2023 that rocked the historically Black campus. Five people were wounded, including four students.
Domino Sugar sign’s new look to support Orioles
It’s starting to smell like team spirit.
The Domino Sugar sign with only two letter Os and two letter Ss illuminated.
Parasite in Baltimore-area drinking water may harm elderly, children, immunocompromised
Portions of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County are affected, and those with compromised immune systems should filter or boil water before drinking, officials said.
A woman fills a glass with water from the tap of a kitchen sink.
$25 million to improve climate conditions in Baltimore
Weather stations will be used to track wind, radiation, humidity, precipitation, surface pressure, temperature and other data that can be used to develop climate solutions.
Kelly Cross and his husband Mateusz Rozanski pose for a portrait in their neighborhood, in Baltimore on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
Salvation Army Central Maryland plans to move headquarters to Sandtown-Winchester
For some, it’s a sign of much-needed investment in the neighborhood
The Salvation Army Central Area Command plans to move its headquarters to Sandtown-Winchester in the former William Pinderhughes Elementary School building.
Nonprofit founder still standing 30 years after Elijah Cummings asked her to step up
Fayette Street Outreach began with a woman’s call to leadership
Edna Manns-Lake poses for a portrait in front of framed photos in her office.
After organizing to reopen a rec center, Sandtown group now has access to funding to do more
Here’s how a new partnership may get the group closer to its goals.
Eri Whitney Young, left, and Tracey Malone pose for a portrait.
For the other Raven fans: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy coming to Baltimore
Four themed cocktails. One weekend. Nevermore ... sort of
A pop-up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is coming to Baltimore with performances and cocktail pairings.
For over 60 years, she’s beautified Baltimore one head at a time
Liz’s Place has been on Pennsylvania Avenue since the 1970s.
Elizabeth Johnson has been doing hair in Baltimore since the late 1950s. Her beauty salon is considered one of the oldest Black owned businesses on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Ain’t no mountain high enough: Pigtown Climbs raising money for climbing gym, community space
The nonprofit wants to connect Southwest Baltimore communities to the outdoors through rock climbing.
Pigtown Climbs is raising money to build a climbing gym and community space in Southwest Baltimore.
Relaxed covenant greenlights Edmondson Village Shopping Center redevelopment
Unbeknownst to many, the covenant has been in place since 1945.
The Edmondson Village Shopping Center first opened in 1947 and now has a chance to be completely developed.
Thunderstorms, damaging winds lead to power outages, downed trees in Baltimore area
A line of powerful thunderstorms roared through the Baltimore region on Monday evening, downing trees and leaving thousands of customers without power.
Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
YouthWorks ends partnership with Irvington nonprofit after assault accusation
Johnny Martin Jr., founder of the nonprofit, said the teen started destroying property at the nonprofit’s temporary headquarters and attacked three staff members.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
A big plan to revitalize West North Avenue just got a jumpstart
Don’t call it a comeback. West North Avenue has been here for years.
Coppin State University captured drone footage of target and buffer areas at the center of revitalization plans.
Brooklyn needed help before the mass shooting. Here’s what residents say.
Why some residents feel out of sight and out of mind in this South Baltimore neighborhood.
“The people of the Brooklyn neighborhood have felt cut off geographically, culturally and psychologically for 100 years,” Del. Robbyn Lewis said.
Sandtown residents, organizations unify to try to get recreation center reopened
The Lillian Jones Recreation Center closed in recent years after two break-ins left electrical wiring cut and copper piping stolen, causing millions of dollars in damages.
Residents wants to see the Lillian S. Jones Recreation Center reopened for neighborhood kids. Meanwhile, the building sits closed and unoccupied on June 27, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Legacy of gardening is still planted in Ashburton
How African Americans used gardening to beautify demographically shifting neighborhoods.
A decorative bike in a backyard on Dennlyn Road in Ashburton on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Bethel AME Church wants its members’ stories
Former and current members have a chance to contribute their personal stories about the church, which is recording its rich history.
Larry Little and Zulema Caldwell, steadfast members of Bethel AME Church, stand outside its historic location on Druid Hill Avenue on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Age is not a barrier for these pole-dancing grannies
How members of a senior center honored an instructor’s late grandma through pole-dancing.
Idelia Brooks and Lois Cannon hold hands while walking off stage after performing at PoleCon International, at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Saturday, June 17, 2023.
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