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    Edmondson-Westside High School student killed in Northeast Baltimore shooting
    The West Baltimore high school has lost two students to gun violence since last month.
    Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
    Clucked up: The humble and heartbreaking world of raising backyard chickens
    Thinking about raising chickens to save money on eggs? These Baltimore-area backyard chicken owners say prepare yourself for feathers, heartbreak and some very expensive eggs.
    Christa Daring, along with their partner Dan Staples and child Juniper, raise chickens in their backyard in Lauraville on February 3, 2023. They have ten chickens total.
    ‘Showing the whole world how cool Baltimore is’: Salt box artist appears on Good Morning America
    Baltimore’s salty side is capturing national attention.
    Baltimore artist Juliet Ames created this salt box art for a Good Morning America segment.
    The Baltimore plumber who saved Christmas
    Two immigrant families were staring down a Christmas without running water. Then Danni Donovan, of Baltimore’s Donovan WaterWorks, showed up.
    Danni Donovan of Donovan WaterWorks.
    Is it going to snow in Baltimore tonight? Here’s what to expect.
    The weather forecast in Baltimore calls for freezing rain, but no snow. Freezing rain can make for a dangerous morning commute, as roads and sidewalks could be slippery.
    Close up of ice and rain on the windshield of a car with bare winter trees beyond.
    Black ballet dancers get opportunities to shine in Baltimore-area productions of ‘The Nutcracker’
    Diverse dancers are finding lead opportunities in the iconic ballet ”The Nutcracker” in the Baltimore area this holiday season.
    Photos are from Morton Street Dance Center's performance of The Nutcracker, cast--particularly cast members of color who are in lead positions. The Snow Queen and The Nutcracker should be highlighted.  (Snow Queen) NaTori Blackman-Gray.
    What’s the controversy with the Roland Water Tower in Hoes Heights? | The Maryland Curiosity Bureau
    A seemingly innocent planning project has re-aggravated some long-standing racial wounds in a historically Black neighborhood.
    Roland Water Tower in historic neighborhood Hoes Heights in Baltimore, Maryland on August 18,2022
    What happens when a house on Baltimore’s “Miracle” 34th Street goes for sale?
    There’s no formal agreement when somebody moves onto the block that they have to decorate in the winter. It’s just something that people come together to do.
    A house is for sale on Baltimore's famous 34th Street, home to the Christmas lights tradition where the entire block is lit up. Longtime resident Patsy Dailey passed away and a memorial sits on her porch of the home which is now for sale.
    Where to watch the U.S.-Netherlands World Cup match in Baltimore
    If you don’t have a big enough TV, or would prefer to watch with an excited crowd, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of places to go.
    Brothers, Joey Fluehr, 24, (left) and Ryan Fluehr, 29, share some good laughs while watching the USA vs. Iran World Cup match at Abbey Burger in Little Italy, Baltimore, Md., on November 29, 2022.
    ‘The true meaning is kind of hard’: How American Indians in Maryland observe Thanksgiving
    For Maryland’s American Indian population, Thanksgiving can be a complicated — and oftentimes painful — reminder of lost lives, land and culture.
    A Native American celebration of food, culture, and heritage took place at the 46th Annual BAIC PowWow at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on November 19, 2022.
    What’s With The Abandoned Coffin Of Mathilda Lorenz?
    An empty coffin appears, then vanishes, without explanation. What happened?
    The casket rests next to the stream in Wyman Park.
    Red Emma’s cements radical legacy with move to ‘forever home’
    Red Emma's recently purchased a building at 415 E. 32nd Street and a storefront at 3128 Greenmount Ave. and is renovating them to create a multilevel community coffeehouse, bookstore, and social center.
    Andi Scotti, 34, tends the bar at Red Emma’s. The worker-owners are in their final stages of opening their new location at 3128 Greenmount. The main floor has the bar, food and seating while the downstairs has the book store with a variety of books organized by subject matter that Red Emma’s is known for.
    Maryland AG probes death of teen driver who was being followed by city police; man wounded in shooting at Morgan State homecoming party
    Police said a 17-year-old driver drove through an intersection and collided with multiple vehicles after a traffic stop Saturday evening.
    A Baltimore City Police car sits parked on North Calvert St.
    Homecoming at Morgan State University, other HBCUs is a cultural phenomenon
    Homecoming at an HBCU represents an opportunity to see familiar faces and new ones and experience the promise of a safe space where Blackness is celebrated.
    Azikiwe Deveaux, 47, is founder of Events 4 Good People (E4GP), an event coordinator and event productions company.  This year, his event at Rye Street Tavern is expected to attract 1,000 people. In all, this weekend, he will throw five Morgan State homecoming related events. (Paul Newson for The Baltimore Banner)
    Baltimore Poly grad John Clauser wins Nobel Prize in physics
    Clauser, a 1960 Poly grad, would spend time in his father’s lab at Johns Hopkins.
    An illustration of John Clauser, one of the Nobel Prize in Physics winners for 2022. The illustration in black and gold on a white background shows a smiling white man with a crew neck shirt.
    EatMoreBeMore’s Beltway series: Where to eat off the Northwest loop of 695
    In the Northwest corridor of Baltimore's I-695 loop, you can find fast casual, fine dining, and everything in between.
    Yesh Hummus, 607 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville
    Baltimore’s Mister Rogers: ‘Danny Joe’s Tree House’ is a nod to retro kids’ shows
    Fifteen years ago, Danny LaBrecque started the web series “Danny Joe’s Tree House,” which teaches kids how to handle big thoughts, ideas and feelings.
    Danny “Danny Joe” LaBrecque and wife, Stefani LaBrecque are the creators of Danny Joe’s Tree House, a local children’s puppet show that takes people back to the basics with feel good lessons and classic puppetry. Danny Joe’s Tree House uses current social issues to help guide children (and adults!) through their emotions and feelings with fun, original characters.
    Baltimore City teachers, prospects say hiring and certification processes make it difficult to get hired
    Baltimore City desperately needs teachers, but the hiring process is frustrating to prospective educators, some of whom say they are leaving the city for the county.
    A student raises her hand to get the teacher’s attention inside Hampstead Hill Academy on 8/29/22. Monday was the first day back to school for Baltimore City students.
    In memoriam: Valerie Maynard, friend and artist
    Valerie Maynard is remembered by her loved ones for her tenacity and drive to represent Black life in her art.
    Images from Elissa Blount Moorhead’s film “Life’s Time”.
    Planned demolition of Hampden bookbindery would deprive migratory birds of their roost
    Each September, Baltimore Bird Club members watch as chimney swifts pour into the chimney at the former Hampden bookbindery on their annual journey from Canada to South America. However, the birds will soon likely no longer have a chimney in which to roost.
    Libby Erickson counts the number of Swifts the came to roost  this evening.  Today’s count was approximately 540.  Each September, thousands of chimney swifts spend the night  in Hampden's old bookbindery as they journey from Canada to South America. This year, could be the last as the building has been purchased and possibly slated for demolition.
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