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We’ve received over 700 questions since we launched our “You Ask. We Answer.” series of stories inspired by your curiosity about the Baltimore area’s people, places, and culture. Help us decide which to investigate next.

The latest installment in a series inspired by readers’ curiosity brings three Baltimore Sun staffers, a reader — and his tape measurer — on a journey to the last room in fourth-tallest building in Baltimore.

By McKenna Oxenden

Jul 25, 2019

Whatever you're wondering about the Baltimore area, chances are it’s something your neighbors would also like to know about. Ask it with the form below and we'll pick a question to investigate and turn into a story you'll love.

It’s true that large tunnels were dug in Federal Hill more than a century ago. But who built them? Why? And why are Baltimoreans so fascinated by them?

By Colin Campbell

Jun 30, 2019

As the next installment in a series inspired by readers’ questions, The Sun took a look at the city’s mounting litter problem and the forces behind it.

By Sarah Meehan

Jun 18, 2019

A look at Baltimore's strikingly named neighborhoods and their origins.

By Phil Davis

May 28, 2019

As the next installment in a series of stories inspired by readers’ questions, The Baltimore Sun took a look at lake trout, that beloved Baltimore specialty steeped in heritage and tradition.

By Christina Tkacik

Apr 30, 2019

Our first article in a series inspired by readers' curiosity explores just what exactly is in the Inner Harbor. But some of your questions have been answered in The Baltimore Sun’s previous reporting. Here’s a sampling of questions we’ve answered in past coverage.

By Colin Campbell

Apr 9, 2019

Our first article in a series inspired by readers' curiosity explores just what exactly is in the Inner Harbor. But some of your questions have been answered in The Baltimore Sun’s previous reporting. Here’s a sampling of questions we’ve answered in past coverage.

By Colin Campbell

Apr 9, 2019

As the first installment in a series of stories inspired by readers’ curiosity, The Baltimore Sun took a look this month at what’s in the harbor water and interviewed experts who’ve ventured the approximately 30 feet to the bottom.

By Lillian Reed

Apr 9, 2019

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