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Going once, going twice: Bertha’s Mussels is — finally — sold at auction

Bertha's is closing after 50 years of service to Baltimore.
Break-in under investigation at State Center office building
Police are investigating a break-in at the state Department of Health headquarters building at State Center in Baltimore — the second break-in in less than a year.
The Maryland Department of Health is located in the Herbert R. O'Conor State Office Building at 201 W. Preston Street in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s first WNBA game draws a crowd, even with Caitlin Clark injured
Clark didn’t play in the Fever's loss to the Mystics. But that didn't stop thousands from turning out to see her at CFG Bank Arena.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs for fans at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on Wednesday.
My first book launched the week the world shut down. I’m ready for my do-over.
The pandemic shut down my memoir book tour. Will the publicity for “Family & Other Calamities,” a love letter to Baltimore and journalism, be a chance to try again?
My first novel represents my ability to do something new even at this late age, while enjoying this author journey differently this time.
Buffalo’s $1 billion cautionary tale for Baltimore’s ‘Highway to Nowhere’
Buffalo’s plan to turn part of an expressway into a tunnel covered by green space got funded, and then got controversial.
The Kensington Expressway, looking south in Buffalo, N.Y.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from free rock climbing to a pizza battle
Whether you want to play bingo at a Little Italy Festival, hear authors at a literary festival or try rock climbing for free, we’ve got you covered.
A patron rock climbs at Movement Gym inside Union Collective, a former Sears warehouse in Baltimore.

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‘Boots on the Ground’ was already viral. Baltimore’s dance makes it even better.
As 803Fresh’s “Boots on the Ground” takes off, Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew is putting their own spin on the viral hit.
Members of Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew, from left: Ryan Daly a.k.a. Ayo Shag, Charvez Mackall a.k.a. TSU Rum and Terry Wedington a.k.a. TSU Terry.
3 takeaways from the first day of Baltimore City Council budget hearings
New online permitting is not going well and the battle for the ‘narrative’ in Baltimore City.
Baltimore City Council, shown here last year, held their first day of hearings Wednesday questioning Mayor Brandon Scott's administration about its budget.
A new sheriff’s unit is being created to enforce Baltimore’s liquor laws
A new unit in the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office aims to enforce the city’s liquor laws and crack down on unlicensed sellers.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates calls for greater accountability in enforcing  the rules of the city's liquor board at a press conference on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Baltimore’s Harborview Marina sells at auction after one bid — and lots of legal drama
With a lone bid of $2.9 million, Baltimore's Harborview Marina was sold in moments and the auction betrayed none of the legal drama that has played out behind the scenes.
Harborview Marina was auctioned under foreclosure on Wednesday.
The Dish: This cheeseless pizza will change your life
Doppio Pasticceria, a Sicilian-inspired bakery and cafe, has finally opened at its forever home on 300 W. 29th St. in Remington.
The whole marinara pie at Doppio Pasticceria in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

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Who will the 2025 Ravens be? Early storylines to watch at OTAs
But based on the current roster, here are some storylines to watch for during the three days of OTAs and two days of minicamp that are open to the media.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh speaks to the media following rookie minicamp earlier this month.
Music mogul Kevin Liles accuses rapper of $30M extortion scheme amid ‘false’ accusations
Kevin Liles, the Baltimore-born music mogul who is currently fighting sexual assault allegations, says an artist he signed in the late 1990s is planning to sue him and publish a book.
Kevin Liles
Inside the Dugout: What Tottenham can teach Orioles fans
This has been a brutal Orioles season for so many reasons, all made worse because it’s not supposed to be this way.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 24: Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles talks to his players during a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Hacker who crippled Baltimore in 2019 ransomware attack pleads guilty
The attack shut down Baltimore computer and communications systems for months and caused $19 million in lost revenue and expenses.
Federal prosecutors announced that an Iranian man pleaded guilty to the 2019 ransomware attack that crippled Baltimore government.
Facing scrutiny, Second Chance is tangling with the IRS
A federal lawsuit filed by Second Chance reveals that the Baltimore nonprofit and its founder, Mark Foster, are under IRS scrutiny.
Second Chance founder and CEO Mark Foster is suing the IRS after the federal agency fined the nonprofit last year.

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Facing scrutiny, Second Chance is tangling with the IRS
A federal lawsuit filed by Second Chance reveals that the Baltimore nonprofit and its founder, Mark Foster, are under IRS scrutiny.
Second Chance founder and CEO Mark Foster is suing the IRS after the federal agency fined the nonprofit last year.
Firm in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case says stolen data was deleted after hack
Berkeley Research Group LLC on April 29 filed a notice of data security incident in the case.
The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
Police investigating double fatal shooting in West Baltimore
Baltimore police are investigating a double fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
Baltimore’s janky, pothole-filled roads have long been neglected — that may be changing
City transportation officials aim to cover 111 miles of streets before the weather gets too cold to lay asphalt.
A pothole on the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore.
Dean Kremer posts Orioles’ 2nd straight scoreless start in win over Red Sox
The victory gave Baltimore its first consecutive wins since April 30 and May 2.
Dean Kremer allowed seven hits and struck out four in 5 1/3 innings Sunday in Boston.
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