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How to fix up an old Baltimore rowhouse on the cheap
Reporter Tim Prudente shares his best advice for home renovations after spending two years rehabbing an old rowhouse.
Exposed brick behind the wall in reporter Tim Prudente's Baltimore rowhome. He has been working to restore the once-vacant property.
Roe v. Wade overturned: It’s not really about the children
Whenever one believes life begins, many who oppose abortion have never supported the lives of children once they’re born.
Own Babiuch, 10, is held up by his father, Chris, during a protest after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
How long is too long to grieve?
Prolonged grief added to ‘psychiatric bible,’ but could that further bury the conversation?
Columnist Leslie Streeter with her late husband Scott Zervitz on their wedding day in 2010 in Palm Beach, Fla.
How to keep your out-of-town guests busy in Baltimore
From the National Aquarium to the Highlandtown First Friday Art Walk, these are reporter Hallie Miller's favorite spots to bring out-of-town guests.
A family is shilouetted against the Aquarium’s tanks as the checkout the different variety of fish.
Writer R. Eric Thomas on his new play and coming back to Baltimore
“Crying On Television” plays at Everyman Theatre through June 26.
Playwright R. Eric Thomas sits on a bench for a portrait.
There aren’t enough books for the students
And so I learn to teach in a way I was never taught to learn.
Kerry Graham
E.R. Shipp: Police should be crime fighters, not social workers
Government funding should also go toward funding the root causes of crime.
Illustration of E.R. Shipp, Creative in Residence for The Baltimore Banner.
Where to find the creepiest places in Baltimore
Baltimore is one of the coolest places for creeps into cemeteries, macabre yoga studios and other weird places.
Elijah Bond's Ouija board grave in
Green Mount Cemetery.
Baltimore marching bands makes this photographer feel like a ‘proud mom’
Marching bands throughout the city energize our neighborhoods and carve out a space that is especially dedicated to Black neighborhoods and talent.
Baltimore GoGetters Marching Band
The broken rainbow: the gender and race divide in the LGBTQ community
As Pride celebrations sweep the country this month, there will undoubtedly be stories of joy and triumph. But behind the colorful parades, energized performances by drag queens, and an overall appearance of a unified front lie the realities of a fractured LGBTQ community.
A balloon reading “Love is love, pride” waves in the wind on June 4 at Baltimore Trans Pride 2022.
How one reporter celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s legacy in Baltimore
As a devout Edgar Allen Poe fan for years, Jasmine Vaughn-Hall has stumbled on a few cool places to visit locally that chronicle the writer's life and work. She has also gathered select pieces of Poe swag. She shares her favorite spots and swag.
Edgar Allan Poe’s grave is tucked away in Westminster Presbyterian Church and is easy to pass by.
The scents of Baltimore conjure strong memories. Here are one reporter’s favorites.
The scent of the Inner Harbor, H&S Bakery, The Pratt Library and so many other places arouse many old stories for this reporter.
The sun shines through the trees after a rainstorm in the Loch Raven watershed.
What a troubled father taught me about life, fatherhood
As I approach Father’s Day this year, I’m particularly mindful of the need for encouragement for Black fathers labeled troubled Black fathers, because one such man helped me.
Illustration of Wallace Lane, Creative in Residence for The Baltimore Banner.
Baltimore history is filled with African American legends. Visit seven places tied to a proud past.
Baltimore has a history of a resilient and determined Black population that fought against Jim Crow laws and carved out successful lives despite of them.
An image of the facade of the Arch Social Club after its restoration.
The best places for Instagram photos in Baltimore
These 10 "Instagrammable" places showcase some of the city’s beauty and history through its most striking locations.
Pagoda-style Observatory in Patterson park in spring, Baltimore, USA
Nine Baltimore sports moments that are worth rewatching
Author's pick of 10 Baltimore sports moments. Part of Baltimore, curated collection.
A poster of Cal Ripken hangs outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, in South Baltimore.
Where to find the best Baltimore cheesesteaks that rival Philly’s
If you want a real cheesesteak come to Baltimore, which has some of the greatest cheesesteaks in the world, even though it isn’t as renowned as Philly.
A Loch Raven Stokos’ cheesesteak consisting of provolone cheese, mayonnaise, hots and mushrooms.
Long hours, no respect: One teacher’s cry for help
This frustration bordering on panic, or maybe dread — my reaction to not being heard — is how I’ve felt since the pandemic began. I’ve taught high school English in Baltimore City for over a decade; every year, it seems educators cry louder for help
Kerry Graham
High school students reflect on another school year during the pandemic
As the school year ends, Kerry Graham's high school English students talk about being back in school this year vs. last year's remote learning.
A painting by Marquis Myers, 17.
Let’s make Baltimore Better
Introducing a new beat that needs your help.
Baltimore Banner reporter Hallie Miller sits in Patterson Park on one of the iconic Baltimore, "The Greatest City in America" benches. Photo by Joanna Kozlowski DuBose
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