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What’s It Like for Father-Son Cardiologists to Work in the Same Hospital?
The answer—from Drs. Stephen and Jeremy Pollock of the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center—might surprise you.
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Back-to-School Giveaways, Haircuts, and Free Family Fun to Start the Year Off Strong
As the countdown to the classroom begins, the local community is ready to support with free school supplies, resource fairs, wellness services, and end-of-summer festivals.
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The Positive Death Movement Brings Comfort to the Dying and Their Families
Most people associate the word doula with the beginning of life, not the end of it. But end-of-life doulas have become trusted sources of support.
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With Its Junior Scene, Fluid Movement is Forging Intergenerational Connections
Baltimore’s iconic water ballet, returning with a brand new show this weekend, features some youth swimmers performing alongside their mothers and grandmothers.
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How Dads United Organization is Helping to Set Black Fathers Up for Success
Since 2017, founder Michael Cornish has been connecting local dads to employment, health, and mentorship resources.
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Schools Directory
Looking for the best schools in Baltimore? Here’s our guide to finding the right fit for your child.
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Free Things To Do In Baltimore This Summer
Here's how to have a good time without opening your wallet.
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Local Author Molly Horton Booth Reimagines ‘Twelfth Night’ with Wit and Charm
With a focus on inclusivity, the graphic novelist takes the circa-1601 play and plops it into a modern world of proms, social media, and horny teenagers.
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Baltimore Birth Festival Returns Sunday with Inclusive Resources for Expectant Parents
The Patterson Park event advances the mission of Maryland Families for Safe Birth, which advocates for locals to have accessible and individualized maternity care.
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Three Moms on the Beauty and Brutality of Motherhood in the First Year
Being a mom is a wild ride. There’s bliss and exhaustion, laughter and failure, and that’s just in a 15-minute span.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Partners In Care Maryland, Inc., connects older adults with volunteers to build a thriving community.
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GameChanger: Jasper Barnes
We catch up with the executive director of BYKE Collective.
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The National Aquarium’s Rainforest Exhibit is Back and Better Than Ever
Now reopened after renovations, the Upland Tropical Rain Forest recreates one of the planet’s most biodiverse ecosystems with dozens of exotic plant and animal species.
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Local Youth Robotics Club Qualifies for National and World Championships
Cross Country Elementary/Middle’s RoboEagles team is raising funds to attend a Texas competition in April.
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The Trail Starts Here
Fall is fabulous in Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland.
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Community Activist Daniel Burgess Supports City Youth With New App
Community connections? There's an app for that.
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How Education in Prison Changed William Freeman’s Life
After earning a degree from The Goucher Prison Education Partnership, Freeman now empowers fellow formerly incarcerated students in his role at The Education Trust.
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How Actress Rachel Hilson’s Baltimore Roots Influence Her Work Today
The BSA alum will return to her alma mater this week to serve as honorary chair of the school's annual 'Expressions' showcase.
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Baltimore School for the Arts Debuts a Student-Run Newspaper
The online 'BSA Muse' covers everything from school happenings to citywide issues and even features op-eds.
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Substitute Teacher Stephen Tabeling, 93, Has One Rule for Students: “Don’t Be Like Me.”
In his own words, the former police lieutenant speaks about going from school delinquent to inspirational educator.
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GameChanger: Jennifer Mendelsohn
We catch up with the genealogist and co-founder of the Holocaust Reunion Project.
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How Local Organizations are Making Youth Sports Accessible to All
These initiatives are bucking the billion-dollar, for-profit, youth athletics model in an effort to enroll more kids.
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How to Raise a Service-Minded Kid
Step one: Find community projects they care about, and start them young.
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At 100, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is Still Happy on the Hill
One century ago, an enterprising Baltimore woman founded the hospital that most parents don’t know exists—until they need it.
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This Cop-Turned-Mentor Opens Doors for West Baltimore Students
Through her nonprofit Unified Efforts, Deborah B. Ramsey provides students in the Penn North neighborhood with academic support and recreational opportunities at no cost to their parents
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Briauna Wills Uses Mentorship to Help Girls Grow Into “Young Queens”
With her after-school programs, the founder of Young Queens in Training works with dozens of young women to address self-esteem, health and wellness, and financial management, among other vital things youth need to be successful.
