Video Shows Baltimore Teacher Calling Black 8th-Graders ‘Punk a– N—–s’ Who Are ‘gonna Get Shot’ November 18, 2016 "She's a very nice [white] teacher. I can't say what happened that day. I think she was at a breaking point."
Police: Armed Teenagers Driving Robbery Spike in Baltimore September 28, 2016 State official laments, "the perception is that we live in a Clockwork Orange world."
With 3 Months Left in Office, Rawlings-Blake Still Considering Action on Confederate Monuments September 15, 2016 Her "short-term" solution is "interpretive signage."
Baltimore Draws 10-Year Blueprint to Cut Racial Health Disparities August 31, 2016 Programs will try to reduce obesity, smoking, and heart disease in blacks.
Baltimore Terminates Contract with Government Lawyer Accused of Past Neo-Nazi Ties August 22, 2016 No freedom of speech for "racists."
Baltimore Officials, Justice Department Promise Sweeping Overhaul of City Police August 11, 2016 Baltimore will enter a consent decree with the DOJ to stop broken-windows policing.
Numbers Show Most Baltimore Cops Are Minorities August 11, 2016 Department has just been accused by DOJ of discrimination against blacks.
Justice Department Report: Baltimore Police Routinely Violated Civil Rights August 10, 2016 Police look for crime where the criminals are.
In Baltimore, Tim Kaine Vows to Be Partner for Cities August 4, 2016 He reminds the National Urban League that he apologized for slavery as Virginia governor.
Leaked Text Messages Between Baltimore Prosecutor’s Deputy and Investigator Add New Twist to Freddie Gray Case August 1, 2016 "I believe we omitted key things . . . ."
Trump Is Right About Crime July 25, 2016 "Trump’s speech was a bold and important shift in the prevailing discourse about policing and crime."
Baltimore Saw Steep Fall in Police Numbers as Murder Rate Soared July 7, 2016 The police force is down 6.1 percent while homicides are up 63 percent.
Rapper’s Murder Leaves Peers with Bleak Outlook on Baltimore June 29, 2016 Blacks want to abandon the community they've created.
Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty on All Charges June 23, 2016 Protesters still chanted "Murderer!" outside the courthouse.
Freddie Gray Case: Baltimore Police Officer Edward Nero Found Not Guilty of All Charges May 23, 2016 Baltimore mayor calls for "citizens to be patient."
Is the ‘Ferguson Effect’ Real? Researcher Has Second Thoughts May 13, 2016 He now thinks "some version" accounts for the 17 percent increase in homicides in 2015.
NAACP Statement on Anniversary of Baltimore Unrest April 28, 2016 "Police in riot gear" sparked "a series of fires and acts of violence."
HUD Mandates ‘Affordable Housing’ in Affluent Baltimore Suburbs April 5, 2016 Units are to be marketed directly to blacks and people with disabilities.
Baltimore Murders April 4, 2016 Interactive graphic lets you filter race and sex of all victims back to 2007.
DeRay Mckesson Files to Run in Baltimore Mayoral Race February 4, 2016 Black Lives Matter activist wants to bring "transformational change" to Baltimore.
As Confederate Monuments Come Down in 65% Black Baltimore, Drive to Build Statue to Feces-Eating Drag Queen Gains Traction January 25, 2016 Baltimore looks for "new art that better reflects who we are today."
Gov. Hogan Announces $700M Plan to Target Urban Decay in Baltimore January 6, 2016 Freddie Gray's neighborhood will get an expensive facelift.
Housing Policies Still Pin Poor in Baltimore, but Some Escape to Suburbs December 18, 2015 Baltimore is resettling thousands of poor blacks in prosperous white suburbs.
Judge Declares Mistrial of Baltimore Cop in Freddie Gray Case December 16, 2015 Jury of seven blacks and five whites was hung.
Fear and Fury in Freddie Gray’s Baltimore Neighborhood as First of Six Officers Goes on Trial December 1, 2015 If officers go free, "There’s going to be killings, shootings, buildings burning."
Baltimore’s 300th Killing This Year: A Violent Milestone in a Riot-Scarred City November 16, 2015 Number 301 was killed a few hours later.
Bloody Baltimore: No End Seen to Post-Freddie Gray Spike in Homicides, Shootings October 6, 2015 Murders are up 52 percent from last year.
Attack on Teachers September 15, 2015 In the 2011-12 school year, an average of 1,175 teachers and staff were physically attacked each day.
Police Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Case to Be Tried in Baltimore September 10, 2015 Black judge says citizens of Baltimore "think for themselves."
Baltimore to Pay Freddie Gray’s Family $6.4 Million to Settle Civil Claims September 8, 2015 Police union calls settlement "ridiculous."
Robberies Increasing in Baltimore amid Broader Surge in Violence August 17, 2015 Robbery rates are the highest in years. Clearance rates are at their lowest.
Police in Riot Gear Clear Large Crowd of Dirt Bikers in Baltimore August 10, 2015 There were hundreds of bikers; some pelted police with rocks.
Baltimore Killings Soar to a Level Unseen in 43 Years August 3, 2015 Professor: "The police feel they are the Public Enemy No. 1."
Good Fortune, Dire Poverty, and Inequality in Baltimore: An American Story July 27, 2015 Despite media depictions, life for Baltimore blacks is typical of American cities.
Man Dies, 3 Teens Among 7 Shot in Baltimore July 23, 2015 There have been 60 more killings this year than at this point last year.
New Video Shows Eruption of Riot at West Baltimore Intersection July 21, 2015 There was plenty of time and space for those who "wished to destroy."
East Baltimore Anti-Violence Group Work Suspended After Guns, Drugs Found in Raid July 14, 2015 Program hires ex-cons to help reduce neighborhood violence.
Several Big U.S. Cities See Homicide Rates Surge July 9, 2015 It's having a disparate impact on "poor black and Hispanic neighborhoods."
FOP Releases Findings from ‘After Action Review’ of Baltimore Police Riot Response July 8, 2015 Report's cover quotes the mayor's "space to destroy" comment.
Baltimore Mayor Replaces Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts July 8, 2015 The interim commissioner will be a white man.
West Baltimore’s Police Presence Drops, and Murders Soar June 12, 2015 There have been 55 killings in the city since May 1.
Baltimore Police Officers Break Silence on Riots, Murder Spike and Freddie Gray June 10, 2015 They say Baltimore is getting what it asked for: "a softer, less aggressive police department."
Spike in Killings ‘Backlogging’ Baltimore Police, Causing Drop in Clearance Rate June 10, 2015 "The community" isn't cooperating with police.
Baltimore Prosecutor Asked Police to Target Area Where Freddie Gray Was Arrested June 9, 2015 Defense lawyers argue "Mrs. Mosby herself has become essential exculpatory evidence."
In Baltimore, Allegations of Police Doing Less as Drugs Are Rampant June 8, 2015 Rioters stole enough drugs to keep the city doped for a year.
Baltimore Seeks More Federal Aid in Face of Murder Surge June 4, 2015 Criticize police. Police back off. Ask for more money.
In Baltimore Schools, Free Meals for All June 3, 2015 84 percent qualified anyway, so now all students get free breakfast and lunch.
Baltimore Records Deadliest Month in More than 40 Years June 1, 2015 Month of May had the city's highest ever per-capita homicide rate.
Baltimore Residents Fearful amid Rash of Homicides May 28, 2015 "Before it was over-policing. Now there's no police."
Baltimore, Other Cities See Violent Holiday Weekend May 27, 2015 When police are criticized and back off, crime rises.
28 Shootings, 9 Fatal, over Memorial Day Weekend in Baltimore May 26, 2015 May has been the deadliest month in Baltimore since December 1999.
Baltimore Police, City and Community Concerned over Surge in Violence May 19, 2015 Murders are 40 percent higher than at this time last year.
Numbers Show Most Baltimore Cops Are Minorities May 15, 2015 Four of the top six commanders are non-white.
Baltimore Corrections Officers Charged with Looting Convenience Store During Unrest May 14, 2015 They were caught on video stealing Tostitos and Slim Jims.
Violence Surges as Baltimore Police Officers Feel Hesitant May 12, 2015 Shift commander: "Policing, as we once knew it, has changed."
Baltimore Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby Under Fire for Political, Celebrity Conduct May 12, 2015 She went on stage at a Prince concert for a song dedicated to Freddie Gray.
Prosecutors Dropping Charges Against Those Arrested for Curfew Violations May 12, 2015 Is city setting a precedent?
Baltimore Cops File Motion To Dismiss Freddie Gray Case May 11, 2015 They say the case is weak and the prosecutor has conflicts of interest.
After Freddie Gray Death, U.S. Starts Civil Rights Probe of Baltimore Police May 8, 2015 DOJ will look for "a history of discrimination."
Sources: Baltimore Police Investigation Doesn’t Support Some of Prosecution’s Charges May 7, 2015 "If this case falls apart, then does Baltimore burn?"
Report: Only 16% of Baltimore Teens Raised with Married Parents May 7, 2015 Rate is one of the lowest in the country.
When Baltimore Shook with Anger, Here’s What China Saw May 6, 2015 Chinese say it's just "black people being black people."
National Guard Plans Exit from Baltimore May 4, 2015 200 businesses were destroyed and 113 officers were injured in the riots.
Six Baltimore Police Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Death (more details) May 2, 2015 Three blacks three whites; blacks face more serious charges.
Six Baltimore Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Death May 1, 2015 Charges include second-degree murder.
Law Enforcement Sources Say Freddie Gray Suffered Head Injury in Police Transport Van April 30, 2015 Head injury matches a bolt in the back of the van.
More than 120 Arrested as Cops and Freddie Gray Protesters Clash in NY April 30, 2015 Protests erupt around the country.
Baltimore Woman Now Jobless and Homeless After Rioting Mobs Burned CVS Where She Worked, Then Torched Her Home April 30, 2015 Protesters firebombed her workplace and her house.
Baltimore Public Defenders Overwhelmed by Hundreds of Arrests April 30, 2015 Article includes arrest and damage figures for Baltimore, Ferguson, and New York.
Five Journalists Beaten and Robbed by Rioters While Covering Baltimore Violence April 30, 2015 Broken noses, stolen cameras.
Video: Mayor ‘Told Police to Stand Down While Baltimore Began to Burn During Riots’ Claims Damning New Report April 29, 2015 But the National Guard was able to enforce the curfew last night.
Baltimore Mayor Defends Riot Response April 29, 2015 Says she "fought to get a CVS to invest into this neighborhood."