Remember ‘The City That Reads’? What story does Baltimore want to tell with its city slogans?
Slogans have become a part of Baltimore’s constant struggle to earn respect. And they’ve often proven short-lived.
Baltimore has had many slogans and taglines.
Commentary: Roger Taney, Thurgood Marshall and why history, symbols matter
Americans have moved in recent years to re-examine how the nation's identity has been shaped by its history of slavery and racial discrimination. That kind of reckoning was again evident as President Biden signed a bill to remove a bust of Roger Taney from the U.S. Capitol and replace it with one of Thurgood Marshall.
Collage of photo of Thurgood Marshall and Supreme Court building in front of drawing of Jon Taney bust and text from the 13th Amendment of the Constitution.
The Baltimore Banner/VSN Boys & Girls Week 6 Basketball Top 15
Calvert Hall debuts at No. 11 in boys poll; Poly takes over as No. 1 in the girls poll, St. Frances up to No. 2 and FSK debuts at No. 15
Another death tied to Baltimore Central Booking as troubles mount at state-run jail
Family members of 37-year-old Chase Williams said he was found unresponsive somewhere in the facility on Tuesday, about two hours after he was booked into it.
Chase M. Williams, 37, pictured shortly after his release from prison in December, was found dead at the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center on January 10. His sister, Nya Williams, described the death as suspicious. (Photo courtesy of the Williams family).
The beat goes on: After a long hiatus, Baltimore’s MLK Day Parade returns
The parade's return followed a weeklong spat between city officials and Baltimore's arts council, culminating with the mayor's office staging the event with days to spare.
Young people perform during Baltimore’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, which returned on Jan. 16, 2023 for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo: Hallie Miller)
Baltimore schools are no longer COVID testing in schools. As a parent, I want to know why.
The city has been one of the last districts in the state to employ stringent COVID-19 protocols, including regular testing.
Latin American teacher checking the temperature of a girl at school using an infrared thermometer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Time’s up: Clock ticks for school board to decide fate of Baltimore County schools superintendent
Superintendent Darryl Williams has faced criticism over school bus delays and lagging academic performance. Now a newly elected school board must decide whether to stay the course or start over with a new leader.
Darryl L. Williams, Superintendent of the Baltimore County Public School System, listens during the Board of Education’s bi-weekly meeting at the Greenwood Campus on 8/23/22.
Photo captured King’s Baltimore visit amid great triumphs, unrelenting challenges
A memorable photograph captures Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1964 visit to Baltimore a short time after he was announced as winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. It was a time of national turmoil and transformation, and King was confronting profound challenges from outside and inside the civil rights movement.
USA. Baltimore, MD. October 31, 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. being greeted on his return to the US after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
Gov.-elect Wes Moore planning inaugural events with accessibility in mind
From organizing buses to Annapolis, low-cost ticket options and a flexible dress code, Gov.-elect Wes Moore is trying to make sure as many people as possible can attend inaugural events.
A screenshot from future First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore's instagram account on a video where she describes what "celebration chic" is for the upcoming Inauguration Ball.
‘The Wire’ actor who played Maj. Stanislaus ‘Stan’ Valchek dies
The actor never gave up on his dream.
Actor Al Brown as Baltimore City Police Maj. Stanislaus "Stan" Valchek in the HBO series "The Wire."
Mount St. Joe claims title at prestigious War on the Shore Tournament
Gaels go five-for-five in the finals, No. 1 Bage pins No. 2 Alexander in heavyweight final, Loyola’s Judah Aybar and Rising Sun’s Tyler Garvin claim titles
Carter Nogle of Mount St. Joseph scored a 5-1 win over Bryan Santangelo of Bullis School in the 120 lbs. War on the Shore final.
Ask Charm City Table: 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Baltimore
Five spots that have doggy menus or work with animal shelters
A plate of ribs from Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar
Supporters of Drag Queen Story Hour form ‘rainbow wall’ in response to protesters
About two dozen people protested the Drag Story Hour hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Canton branch
Drag protesters and counter protesters clashed at The Church on the Square where a drag reading hour was being held
Poly slips past Pallotti in a Top 5 girls basketball showdown
Mickelle Lowry drains a game-winning three in the final minute to propel the Engineers
Poly coach Kendall Peace-Able talks to her team in the time-out huddle during the No. 2 Engineers' 54-50 victory over No. 4 St. Vincent Pallotti Saturday. Mickelle Lowry (12), who hit the game-winning 3-pointer, listens along with Sierra George (21) and Amelia Overton (11).
Poly overwhelms No. 11 Western
No. 2 Engineers cruise, 68-30, in Baltimore City girls basketball final rematch
Poly basketball Trinity Massenburg
Banner political notes: Jones rails against Baltimore County IG report; staff moves from one Mosby to another; State House dome freshened up
“I just have to say it: If the county owns an alley, are we responsible to repair the alley if we deem it needs to be repaired?” Baltimore County Council chair Julian Jones asked before emphasizing: “We own the alley.”
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
3 unique homes for sale around Deep Creek Lake
Deep Creek Lake offers both winter and summer activities, making it an attractive place to live or vacation.
A deck.
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St. Frances knocks off No. 1 McDonogh
Sutton’s late 3-pointer helps the No. 3 Panthers hold off the Eagles in rematch of last season’s IAAM A Conference final
McDonogh vs St. Frances Girls Basketball
Ravens plan to add new plazas, relocate press box at M&T Bank Stadium
They are adding suites near an end zone, moving the press box and improving stadium concourses.
M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD, Friday, October 14, 2022.
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