8 Dolphins in Baltimore Aquarium Will be Retired to Seaside Sanctuary
The National Aquarium will build a first of its kind dolphin sanctuary where it will retire its eight Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
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Long-Lost Renoir Returned to Baltimore Museum
A tiny Renoir painting has returned home to a gallery in the Baltimore Museum of Art nearly 63 years after it was stolen and then kept mysteriously hidden for decades until it resurfaced in 2012. Museum officials were thrilled and a little teary-eyed when it was returned to its rightful home.
Baltimore's Water Wheel Keeps On Turning, Pulling In Tons Of Trash
Baltimore's Inner Harbor is a city landmark teeming with tourists, restaurants and — until recently — floating trash. A citizen who walked by every day and saw floating trash in the water came up with an ingenious solution -- and the city agreed.
Thousands of Volunteers Offer to Clean Up Baltimore After Riots
Armed with brooms and trash bags, volunteers hit the streets of Baltimore to clean up after rioters left shops damaged and debris in the streets.
Baltimore Pays Teens to Shovel Snow for Elderly and Disabled
Hundreds of Baltimore teens were paid $10 an hour to shovel snow from the sidewalks of people who can't do it themselves.
Realizing "American Dream" Made Tears Flow for This Haitian Immigrant Cadet
With tears streaming down his cheeks as he graduates from West Point, a young Army officer and Haitian immigrant, has become the face of the American Dream.
This Dog's Certified Nose is Saving Bee Colonies from Disease
Klinker the black Labrador is the only dog in America certified to save bees by sniffing out a disease that can destroy whole colonies.
Solar Water Wheels Prevent 1Mil Pounds of Trash From Entering Baltimore Harbor
The dashing Mr. Trash Wheel and Professor Trash Wheel have picked up over 1 million pounds of trash from the Jones Falls River since 2014.
Tattoo Parlor Covers Up Racist Tattoos Free of Charge
This Maryland tattoo parlor is offering up a second chance for people who are regretting their racist or gang-related tattoos.
How a Lost Purse Got a Heroin Addict on the Path to Recovery
Aeric might have spent the rest of his days on the streets of Baltimore if he had not found a purse belonging to Kaitlyn Smith—and toiled to find her.
Father's Letter to Macy's CEO Leads to Diaper Changing Table in Men's Room
A baby's diaper was not the only thing changed after a father learned there was no way to clean up his infant in the men's room of a huge department store.
How an Unassuming Warehouse is Giving Thousands of Books Away For Free: 'We Encourage Shoplifting'
For 17 years, "The Book Thing" has provided mental nourishment for thousands of residents in this American city.
Watch This 4-Person Human Chain Save Woman From Raging Floodwaters
Onlookers were sure that this rescue operation was going to end in tragedy but these courageous men weren't about to let that happen.
Elon Musk Gets Another Green Light for His Speedy Hyperloop Tunnel From NYC to DC
Another cool project from the revolutionary Tesla pioneer...
States to Cut College Costs by Introducing Open Source Textbooks
Textbook prices have risen by over 800% in the last thirty years – so these two states are going to do something about it.
Maryland Passes Bill Aimed at Stopping Drug "Price Gouging"
This new bill, which was passed with bipartisan support, will be the first piece of legislation in the country to take action against price gouging.
Police Officer Stands in the Pouring Rain With a Smile as She Protects Critter From Traffic
A Maryland couple were surprised to see a police officer standing in the middle of the pouring rain – until they saw what she was guarding.
Free Services Transformed This Library into a Hub For Healing Life's Major Problems
From helping to expunge a mother's legal record to helping an older man learn how to read so he can pay his bills on time – this library is making a big difference in the lives of its visitors.
County Deputies Greet Returning Students With Handshakes, Hugs, and High Fives to Show Support
In light of the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, these officers wanted to show their support to their own local high schoolers.
Woman Begs For Help to Heat Icy Baltimore Classrooms and Gets Warmest Response
A college student and an NFL linebacker asked their community to help the Baltimore students shivering through freezing classroom temperatures – and their online plea spurred a huge response.
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