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It seemed like a good idea at the time — take a fetid waterway, thick with bacteria and sewage runoff, bury it under a vibrant neighborhood and cover it with concrete. @penelopeblackwell.bsky.social explores why Baltimore buried the Jones Falls River www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/cl...
Why Baltimore buried the Jones Falls River more than a century ago
Baltimore is a city of hidden rivers, and one of the most famous is the Jones Falls River, which is buried for about 2 miles in the heart of the city. But some think it's time to start "daylighting" m...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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New Year’s Day is usually a celebration. In Baltimore, it’s the deadliest day for overdoses.
New Year’s Day is usually a celebration. In Baltimore, it’s the deadliest day for overdoses.
New Year’s Day has been the deadliest day of the year for overdoses, a Banner analysis of a decade of autopsy data found.
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January 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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While the world focuses on a murder case involving one 20-something from Balt Co., another one is getting scant attention. It is the story of Shakeia Allen, whose murder is on a video that has gone viral. She was loved. @penelopeblackwell.bsky.social

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Shakeia Allen’s killing goes viral as alleged gunman remains on the loose
Despite viral video on social media of the deadly shooting, police still haven’t caught the man they is responsible, Allen’s ex-boyfriend Amir Johnson.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:18 PM
It’s been 233 days since Shakeia Allen’s death was captured on camera and went viral. Her family is still waiting for justice, as her killer remains on the loose.

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Shakeia Allen’s killing goes viral as alleged gunman remains on the loose
Despite viral video on social media of the deadly shooting, police still haven’t caught the man they is responsible, Allen’s ex-boyfriend Amir Johnson.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:19 PM