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Baltimore’s bereaved mothers are building a network. Don’t call it trauma bonding.
Through fashion shows, sip-and-paints and slumber parties, the women remind themselves that hobbies are healing.
Krystal Gonzalez hugs Donna Bruce after speaking about her daughter, Aaliyah Gonzalez, who was shot and killed at Brooklyn Homes earlier this year.
‘I’m very different today than I was’: What gun violence did to three Baltimore mothers
Instead of trying to fill the void, some bereaved moms search for other women who have one, too.
Melissa Bagley, Krystal Gonzalez, and Erica Colbert reflect on the loss of those close to them. They've lost a son, daughter and grandson to gun violence in Baltimore City.
Do you want your guests to think you’re cool? Visit these top hidden Baltimore food gems
Baltimore Banner photojournalist Kaitlin Newman takes you to her favorite food spots that are off the beaten path in Baltimore.
The Royal Blue located at 1733 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
Night of 100 Elvises returns after 3-year pandemic hiatus
The Night of 100 Elvises, a loved and celebrated Baltimore event since 1994, made its return after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
An Elvis fan wears his name around their neck during the performances
Vehicles for Change gives the gift of transportation to veterans
Visiting grandchildren, pursuing higher education, going to medical appointments, and even taking a drive to see the fall foliage aren’t easy things to do when you don’t have a vehicle. That changed today for 10 Maryland veterans who received new cars thanks to the nonprofit Vehicles for Change, MileOne Autogroup, and Heritage Toyota Owings Mills.
Gov. Wes Moore holds the keys to a new car he will be giving a veteran on Nov. 10, 2023. Heritage | MileOne Autogroup donated 10 vehicles to veterans via the nonprofit Vehicles for Change.
Jumping off a bridge amid fall foliage: Discover West Virginia in a weekend
In search of beautiful leaf turning, a photojournalist discovered West Virginia's Bridge Day just outside Fayetteville, during which BASE jumpers plummet (by choice) off the New River Gorge Bridge.
People from all over the world BASE jump off the New River Gorge Bridge outside Fayetteville, West Virginia, on Bridge Day.
Photos: World Oddities Expo brings taxidermy, tattooing and tricks to Baltimore
From butterfly-pinning workshops to animal skulls on sale from local vendors, Baltimore showed up and showed off its spooky wares at the traveling World Oddities Expo.
Amanda Mandalay shows off her facial jewelry during the  World Oddities Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday.
Photos: Pigtown celebrates its history with Squeakness races
Pigtown’s name dates to the late 1800s, when pigs were herded through the streets on the way to the slaughterhouse.
A group of pigs race during the Pigtown Festival in Baltimore, MD on September 30, 2023.
Photos: All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Maryland native Maggie Rogers headlined the festival's first day at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The crowd sings along to The Wombats at All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavillion on September 30, 2023.
Photo Gallery: Artscape returns to Baltimore
Despite a rainy and windy weekend, people came out to Artscape after a four-year hiatus.
Einaton Amare cheers while the Greater Baltimore Church puts on a musicial performance and dance in the rain at Artscape on September 24, 2023.
Little Amal brings joy, hopeful message during stop in Baltimore
The puppet brings people together through cultural celebrations in neighborhoods where refugees have built communities.
Little Amal, a twelve-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, visits City Hall to meet Mayor Brandon Scott and the children of Baltimore on September 15, 2023.
12-year-old shot outside Dunbar High football home opener in ‘senseless’ act of gun violence
The young victim was taken to a hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, police said.
Mayor Brandon Scott and Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley speak outside the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School football stadium.
Harris Teeter in Locust Point still closed after infestation
A Harris Teeter employee said that while the pest issue had been addressed, the grocery store was undergoing a deep cleaning and other maintenance that caused it to remain closed five days after its initial shuttering.
Harris Teeter at Locust Point in Baltimore, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
Maryland Seafood Festival makes return to Annapolis
After two decades of celebrating Maryland’s seafood dishes at Sandy Point State Park, the popular festival celebrated its 57th year at Annapolis’ picturesque City Dock
People participate in the oyster shucking contest at the Maryland Seafood Festival in Annapolis on August 20, 2023. They had three minutes to shuck as many as they could.
Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire bring home the classic soul during concert at CFG Bank Arena
Richie, 74, the former lead singer for the Commodores and now a long-running judge on TV’s “American Idol,” and legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire stopped in Baltimore as part on their national tour.
Lionel Richie, 74, performs at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland on August 19, 2023.
Telling the story of Baltimore’s water infrastructure system through … water ballet?
Fluid Movement, the aquatic-based performing arts group, used sinkholes, the Stool Fairy, Mr. Bottle, Mr. Trash Wheel and more in their performance explaining how the water in our city works.
Anne Beck, 33, performs a platform lift in the "Sad and Lonely Tale of Mr. Bottle" scene..
Growing up with a camera in her hand: Karina Serio, MDDC High School Journalist of the Year
Her earliest memory of assisting her dad on a photo assignment was when Cal Ripken was in the World Series and she was only 8 years old.
Karina Serio, award-winning student photographer.
Annual Caribbean Carnival celebrates island culture
A mas player celebrating during the annual Baltimore Washington ONE Carnival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Baltimore Pride enters its 48th year
Baltimore Pride began as a small event back in 1975 and has since grown to massive proportions as it entered its 48th year.
Rachel Baffoe-Bonnie, left, hugs Stephanie Ho, a parade participant with Johns Hopkins, at the Baltimore Pride Parade in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sunday, I’m in Love: The Cure plays sold-out show
English rock band plays to a crowd of 15,000, with a nod to Baltimore, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The Cure played a sold out show to a crowd of 15,000 people at Merriweather Post Pavillon on June 26, 2023.. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
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