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Maryland has a new AC law for renters, but many Baltimore tenants are still left out
As extreme heat waves endanger Baltimore renters, a new Maryland law mandating air conditioning in large buildings faces criticism for its limited scope and lack of enforcement mechanisms.
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12mWNADA executive director fired after berating artist on video
Chad Williams has been fired as executive director of the West North Avenue Development Authority following widespread allegations of workplace misconduct and a viral video of him harassing an artist.
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8mBaltimore Police add 200 Axon license plate cameras as part of $153 million deal
The Baltimore Police Department has acquired over 200 Axon automated license plate readers through a massive no-bid contract, sparking significant privacy concerns and legal debates regarding surveillance and data retention.
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16mTired of walking by the vacant housing problem, students at Carver Vocational learned how to fix it
Baltimore nonprofit Requity empowers vocational students by providing hands-on construction, culinary, and media experience, transforming vacant neighborhood properties into homes and tangible opportunities for the city's youth.
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8m‘The Labor/The Luxury’ feels like the beginning of something new
Nia Hampton’s documentary 'The Labor/The Luxury' masterfully blends the intimacy of a communal crab feast with the poignant, often overlooked history of labor and civil rights in Maryland.
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9mThis Other History
This article explores the intentional erasure of Black history in Chestertown, Maryland, and celebrates the long-forgotten cultural legacy of Charlie Graves and his legendary Uptown Club.