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A Mural in Waverly
A colorful cartoonish mural recently completed at the landmark intersection of Greenmount and 33rd Street may be among the last commissioned by the City of Baltimore. Over two steamy summer months, dozens of volunteer artists helped paint a design by …
Not in My Neighborhood
Antero Pietila has had a front-row seat on the struggle for racial equality for four decades. A native of Finland--a homogenous society where eye and hair color were the
Finding the Catonsville Nine
The Catonsville Nine had been on my mind long before reading Rafael Alvarez's poignant eulogy of Philip Berrigan. On May 17, 1968, Berrigan and eight others entered the Selective
Under the Dome
When we moved into to an old post office next door to St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Eastern Avenue, the church building was only a concrete slab
The Gwynns Falls Trail
Although I’ve been aware of the Gwynns Falls Trail for some time, only recently have I begun exploring its contours in earnest. Traveling its 15-mile length is rewarded
Running for Your Life
The Baltimore Sun thoughtfully provided a helpful map to show where participants in today's Baltimore Marathon are most likely to be robbed or shot. Click for a full-size
The Story of Formstone
Formstone. Perma-Stone. Rostone. By whatever trade name, the mere mention of simulated masonry can cause a wide range of reactions—from the rolling eyes of homeowners who want desperately
The Daily Camden
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